82 Driving and operatingDriving andoperatingDriving hints ................................. 82Starting and operating ................. 82Engine exhaust ............................ 84Automatic transmission ................ 86Manual transmission .................... 88Brakes .......................................... 88Ride control systems ................... 90Fuel .............................................. 91Driving hintsControl of the vehicleNever coast with engine notrunningMany systems will not function in thissituation (e.g. brake servo unit, powersteering). Driving in this manner isa danger to yourself and others.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 fora while after the first drive and avoidinhaling the fumes.Fuel and engine oil consumption maybe higher during the running-inperiod.
