Driving and operating 155Driving hintsControl of the vehicleNever coast with engine notrunning (except during Autostop)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 3 159.PedalsTo ensure the pedal travel isuninhibited, there must be no mats inthe area of the pedals.Use only floor mats, which fit properlyand are fixed by the retainers on thedriver side.SteeringIf power steering assist is lostbecause the engine stops or due to asystem malfunction, the vehicle canbe steered but may require increasedeffort.Control indicator c 3 106.CautionVehicles equipped with hydraulicpower steering:If the steering wheel is turned untilit reaches the end of its travel, andis held in that position for morethan 15 seconds, damage mayoccur to the power steeringsystem and there may be loss ofpower steering assist.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.Diesel particle filter 3 163.Ignition switch positionsTurn key:
