Owner`s manual

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Starting and driving
Do not allow the engine and
cooling system to overheat
Under certain conditions, e.g. when driving in
hilly terrain or with a heavy load, especially in
warm weather, there is a risk of the engine and
cooling system overheating.
To avoid the cooling system
overheating
• Drive at low speeds if driving with a
trailer up a long incline.
• Do not turn the engine off immediately
you stop, if the car has been driven hard.
• Remove any auxiliary lamps from in
front of the grille if driving in extreme
high temperatures.
To avoid the engine overheating
Do not exceed engine speeds of 4500 rpm if
driving with a trailer or caravan in hilly terrain.
The oil temperature can become too high.
Do not drive with an open
tailgate!
If you drive with the tailgate open, some of the
exhaust gases and poisonous carbon monoxide
could be sucked into the car through the cargo
compartment. If you must drive a short distance
with the tailgate open, do as follows:
• Close all windows.
• Distribute the air between the windscreen
and floor while running the fan at high
speed.
Automatic gearbox
Cold start
When starting in low temperatures, shifting
may feel harder. This is due to viscosity of the
gearbox oil at low temperatures.
To minimise engine emissions, the gearbox
shifts up later than normal if the engine has been
started at low temperature.
When the engine is cold, the transmission shifts
gears at higher engine speeds than normal. This
is to help the catalytic converter reach normal
operating temperature quickly.
Adaptive systems
The gearbox is controlled by "adaptive
systems". The control module continually "
learns " how the gearbox behaves. It senses how
the gearbox shifts gears and achieves optimal
gear shifts each time. The control module also
senses the way you drive, such as how hard you
depress the accelerator, and adjusts the sensi-
tivity of the shift schedule to your driving style.
Safety systems
Cars with automatic gearbox have special
safety systems:
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The ignition key must be in position I to move
the gear selector from position P to other gear
positions. The gear selector must be in position
P to remove the ignition key after driving.
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The brake pedal must be depressed to move the
gear selector from position P to other gear
positions when the key is in position I or II.
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Hold your foot on the brake pedal when moving
the gear selector to another position.