Drive away without delay

Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds.

This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its operating temperature.

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    Overview: indicator/warning lamps
    Turn signal Parking brake Parking brake in Canadian models Automatic Hold* Front fog lamps* High beams High-beam Assistant Parking lamps, headlamp control Active Cruise Control Vehi ...

    Switching on automatically
    Select transmission position R with the engine running. The Top View and PDC images are displayed if the system is switched on via iDrive. ...

    Avoid high engine speeds
    Driving at a low engine speed reduces fuel consumption and minimizes wear. ...