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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Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recycling
center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that ...
Manual transmission
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the
gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise, the engine could be damaged if you inadvertently
shift into 3rd or 4th gear.
Reverse gearSelect this only ...
Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle battery
was disconnected are not taken into account.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as che ...