Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road speeds:
▷ For gasoline engine, 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
▷ For diesel engine, 3,500 rpm and 93 mph/
150 km/h.
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the transmission's kickdown mode for the initial miles.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be increased.
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Changing, maintaining, and storing the speed
The rocker switch can be pressed while the system
is interrupted to maintain and store the current
speed. DSC Dynamic Stability Control is
switched on, if necessary.
Adapting the desired s ...
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. It thus helps to achieve the shortest
possible braking distance during full braking.
This ...