128 Driving and operatingDriving andoperatingDriving hints ............................... 128Starting and operating ............... 128Engine exhaust .......................... 130Automatic transmission .............. 132Manual transmission .................. 136Drive systems ............................ 137Brakes ........................................ 137Ride control systems ................. 140Cruise control ............................. 143Object detection systems ........... 144Fuel ............................................ 150Towing ....................................... 152Driving 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.
