Driving Hints
BREAKING-IN
Tires
WARNING
New tires need to be run-in for approximately 500 kilometers (300 miles). During this time, you may experience different driving characteristics.
Brakes and clutch
WARNING
Avoid heavy use of the brakes and clutch if possible for the first 150 kilometers (100 miles) in town and for the first 1500 kilometers (1000 miles) on freeways.
Engine
CAUTION
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1500 kilometers (1000 miles). Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Do not labor the engine.
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of some components and systems can be affected at temperatures below -30°C (-22°F).
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Driving through water
CAUTIONS
Drive through water in an emergency only, and not as part of normal driving.
Engine damage can occur if water enters the air filter.
In an emergency, the vehicle can be driven through water to a maximum depth of 200 millimeters (8 inches) and at a maximum speed of 10 km/h (6 mph). Extra caution should be exercised when driving through flowing water.
When driving in water, maintain a low speed and do not stop the vehicle. After driving through water, and as soon as it is safe to do so:
• Depress the brake pedal lightly and check that full brake function is achieved.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the vehicle's lights are fully operational.
• Check the power assistance of the steering system.
FLOOR MATS
WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are designed to fit the foot well of your vehicle. Only use floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only use floor mats that are firmly secured to retention posts so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
Pedals that cannot move freely can injury.
cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal
Always make sure that the floor mats are properly attached to the retention posts in the carpet that are supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must be properly secured to both retention posts to make sure mats do not shift out of position.
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Galaxy/S-MAX (CA1) Vehicles Built From: 25-11-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 18-12-2014, CG3533en enGBR, Edition date: 11/2013, Second Printing
Driving Hints
WARNINGS
Never place floor mats or any other covering in the vehicle foot well that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and interfering with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle.
Never place floor mats or any other covering on top of already installed floor mats. Floor mats should always rest on top of vehicle carpeting surface and not another floor mat or other covering.
Additional floor mats or any other covering will reduce the pedal clearance and potentially interfere with pedal operation.
Check attachment of floor mats on a regular basis. Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning or replacement.
Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects that are loose can become trapped under the pedals causing a loss of vehicle control.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or attachment instructions can potentially cause interference with pedal operation causing a loss of vehicle control.
To install floor mats, position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the retention post and press down to lock in.
To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.
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Galaxy/S-MAX (CA1) Vehicles Built From: 25-11-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 18-12-2014, CG3533en enGBR, Edition date: 11/2013, Second Printing
