114 Driving and operatingDriving and operatingDriving hints ............................... 114Starting and operating ............... 114Engine exhaust .......................... 119Automatic transmission .............. 120Manual transmission .................. 123Drive systems ............................ 124Brakes ........................................ 124Ride control systems ................. 126Driver assistance systems ......... 128Fuel ............................................ 141Towing ....................................... 144Driving hintsControl of the vehicleNever coast with engine notrunning (except duringAutostop)Many systems will not function in thissituation (e.g. brake servo unit, powersteering). Driving in this manner is adanger to yourself and others. Allsystems function during an Autostop,but there will be a controlled reductionin power steering assist and vehiclespeed is reduced.Stop-start system 3 116.PedalsTo ensure the pedal travel isuninhibited, there must be no mats inthe area of the pedals.Starting and operatingNew vehicle running-inDo not brake unnecessarily hard forthe first few journeys.During the first drive, smoke mayoccur because of wax and oilevaporating off the exhaust system.Park the vehicle in the open for awhile after the first drive and avoidinhaling the fumes.During the running-in period fuel andengine oil consumption may behigher and the cleaning process ofthe diesel particle filter may takeplace more often. Autostop may beinhibited to allow for charging thebattery.Diesel particle filter 3 119.
