The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range.
Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage.
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Vehicle storage
The following precautions should be taken if the vehicle will not be used for
several months:
– Park the vehicle in covered, dry and if possible well-ventilated premises.
– Engage a gear.
– Make ...
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by
a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around
the front wheels. Then shift back an ...
CO2 emissions
The CO2, emission levels at the exhaust given in the following table refer to
combined consumption.
CO2 emissions according to Directive 1999/100/EC (g/km)
Petrol engines
Diesel engines
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