driving at varying road and engine speeds.
shift to the next highest gear at the very latest when the needle reaches the last third before the red area in the rev counter.
avoiding stress on the vehicle such as driving at full throttle.
not shifting manually to a lower gear to brake.
after 1,500 km, gradually increasing the engine speed and accelerating the vehicle up to full speed.
vehicles with automatic transmission: not depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kickdown).
This also applies if the engine or parts of the drivetrain have been replaced.
After the vehicle has been delivered or after repairs, the sensor system of the ESP® driving safety system adjusts itself automatically after the vehicle has been driven a certain distance. Full system effectiveness is not reached until the end of this teach-in process.
New and replaced brakepads, brake disks and tyres only reach their optimal braking effect and traction after approximately 100 km. Until then, compensate for the reduced braking effect by applying greater pressure to the brake pedal.