102 Driving and operatingDriving and operatingDriving hints ............................... 102Starting and operating ............... 102Engine exhaust .......................... 108Manual transmission .................. 109Manual transmission automa‐ted .............................................. 110Brakes ........................................ 113Ride control systems ................. 115Cruise control ............................. 117Object detection systems ........... 120Fuel ............................................ 122Towing ....................................... 124Auxiliary features ....................... 126Driving 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 3 104.PedalsTo ensure the pedal travel isuninhibited, there must be no mats inthe area of the pedals.Power steeringNever leave the steering wheel on fulllock when the vehicle is stationary asthis may damage the power steeringpump.Starting and operatingNew vehicle running-inDo not brake unnecessarily hard forthe first few journeys and after newdisc brake pads have been fitted.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.Do not drive the vehicleunnecessarily hard or at high enginespeeds during the initial running-inperiod.Fuel and engine oil consumption maybe higher during the running-inperiod.
