Additional equipment (For regions where snow is encountered)
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-handled spade in the vehicle during the winter so that you can clear away snow if you get stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping snow off the vehicle and a plastic scraper for the windscreen, side and rear window are also useful.
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For smooth gearchanging
Depress the clutch pedal completely.
1st and 2nd gear: first move the gear lever fully left and then forward
or back into 1st and 2nd gear.
3rd and 4th gear: move the gear lever forward or b ...
Petrol-powered vehicles with turbocharge
► Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmospheric
temperature.
SAE 5W-30, 0W-30 and 0W-40 engine oil can only be used if it meets ACEA A3/B3,
A3/B4 or A5 ...
Driving and alcohol
Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents. Your driving ability can even be seriously impaired with blood alcohol
levels below the legal maximum. If yo ...