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Driving and operating

Driving hints

Steering

Starting and operating

If power steering assist is lost

Control of the vehicle

because the engine stops or due to a

New vehicle running-in

system malfunction, the vehicle can

Do not brake unnecessarily hard for

Never coast with engine not

be steered but may require increased

the first few journeys.

running (except during Autostop)

effort.

During the first drive, smoke may

Many systems will not function in this

Control indicator c 3 85.

occur because of wax and oil

situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power

evaporating off the exhaust system.

steering). Driving in this manner is a

Caution

Park the vehicle in the open for a

danger to yourself and others. All

while after the first drive and avoid

systems function during an Autostop,

Vehicles equipped with hydraulic

inhaling the fumes.

but there will be a controlled reduction

power steering:

During the running-in period fuel and

in power steering assist and vehicle

If the steering wheel is turned until

engine oil consumption may be

speed is reduced.

it reaches the end of its travel, and

higher and the cleaning process of

Stop-start system 3 126.

is held in that position for more

the diesel particle filter may take

than 10 seconds, damage may

place more often. Autostop may be

Pedals

occur to the power steering

inhibited to allow for charging the

system and there may be loss of

battery.

To ensure the pedal travel is

power steering assist.

uninhibited, there must be no mats in

Diesel particle filter 3 129.

the area of the pedals.

Use only floor mats, which fit properly

and are fixed by the retainers on the

driver side.

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Before restarting or to switch off the

Ignition switch positions

Starting the engine

engine, turn the key back to position

During an Autostop, the engine can

be started by depressing the clutch

pedal.

Key lock release

Some vehicles with an automatic

transmission are equipped with an

electronic key lock release system.

The key lock release is designed to

prevent ignition key removal unless

the selector lever is in P.

ignition off

Manual transmission: operate clutch.

steering wheel lock released,

Starting the vehicle at low

Automatic transmission: operate

ignition off

temperatures

brake and move the selector lever to

ignition on, for diesel engine:

P or N.

Starting the engine without additional

preheating

Do not operate the accelerator pedal.

heaters is possible down to -25 °С for

starting

diesel engines and -30 °C for petrol

Diesel engine: turn the key to position

engines. Required is an engine oil

2 for preheating until control

with the correct viscosity, the correct

indicator ! extinguishes.

fuel, performed services and a

Turn the key briefly to position 3 and

sufficiently charged battery. With

release: an automatic procedure

temperatures below -30 °C the

operates the starter with a short delay

automatic transmission requires a

as long as the engine is running, see

warming phase of approx. 5 minutes.

'Automatic Starter Control'.

The selector lever must be in position

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Driving and operating

Automatic Starter Control

Overrun cut-off

Deactivation

This function controls the engine

The fuel supply is automatically cut off

starting procedure. The driver does

during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle

not need to hold the key in position 3.

is driven with a gear engaged but

Once applied, the system will go on

accelerator is released.

starting automatically until the engine

is running. Because of the checking

Stop-start system

procedure, the engine starts running

The stop-start system helps to save

after a short delay.

fuel and to reduce the exhaust

Possible reasons for a non-starting

emissions. When conditions allow, it

engine:

switches off the engine as soon as the

● clutch pedal not operated

vehicle is at a low speed or at a

(manual transmission)

standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a

traffic jam. It starts the engine

Deactivate the stop-start system

● brake pedal not operated or

automatically as soon as the clutch is

manually by pressing Ï.

selector lever not in P or N

depressed. A battery sensor ensures

Deactivation is indicated when the

(automatic transmission)

that an Autostop is only performed if

LED in the button extinguishes.

● timeout occurred

the battery is sufficiently charged for

Autostop

a restart.

Turbo engine warm-up

If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a

Upon start-up, engine available

Activation

standstill, activate an Autostop as

torque may be limited for a short time,

The stop-start system is available as

follows:

especially when the engine

soon as the engine is started, the

● Depress the clutch pedal.

temperature is cold. The limitation is

vehicle starts-off and the conditions

to allow the lubrication system to fully

● Move the selector lever to

as stated below in this section are

protect the engine.

neutral.

fulfilled.

● Release the clutch pedal.

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The engine will be switched off while

●

The driver's door is closed or the

Immediately after motorway driving

the ignition stays on.

driver's seat belt is fastened.

an Autostop may be inhibited.

●

The vehicle battery is sufficiently

New vehicle running-in 3 124.

charged and in good condition.

Vehicle battery discharge protection

●

The engine is warmed up.

To ensure reliable engine restarts,

●

The engine coolant temperature

several battery discharge protection

is not too high.

features are implemented as part of

●

The engine exhaust temperature

the stop-start system.

is not too high, e.g. after driving

with high engine load.

Power saving measures

During an Autostop, several electrical

●

The ambient temperature is

features such as auxiliary electric

above -5 °C.

heater or rear window heating are

●

The climate control system

disabled or switched into a power

allows an Autostop.

An Autostop is indicated by the

saving mode. The fan speed of the

needle at the AUTOSTOP position in

●

The brake vacuum is sufficient.

climate control system is reduced to

the tachometer.

save power.

●

The self-cleaning function of the

During an Autostop, the heating

diesel particle filter is not active.

Restart of the engine by the driver

performance, power steering and

●

The vehicle was driven at least at

brake performance will be

walking speed since the last

Depress the clutch pedal to restart the

maintained.

Autostop.

engine.

Otherwise an Autostop will be

The engine start is indicated by the

Conditions for an Autostop

inhibited.

needle at the idle speed position in

The stop-start system checks if each

the tachometer.

of the following conditions is fulfilled:

Certain settings of the climate control

system may inhibit an Autostop. See

● The stop-start system is not

Climate control chapter for more

manually deactivated.

details 3 117.

● The bonnet is fully closed.

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Driving and operating

If the selector lever is shifted out of

● The vehicle is driven at least at

release button. Apply as firmly

neutral before depressing the clutch

walking speed.

as possible on a downhill slope

first, control indicator - illuminates

● The climate control system

or uphill slope. Depress brake

or is shown as a message in the

requests an engine start.

pedal at the same time to

Driver Information Centre.

● The air conditioning is manually

reduce operating force.

Control indicator - 3 84.

switched on.

●

Switch off the engine.

If the bonnet is not fully closed, a

●

If the vehicle is on a level

Restart of the engine by the stop-

warning message is displayed in the

surface or uphill slope, engage

start system

Driver Information Centre.

first gear or set the selector

The selector lever must be in neutral

lever to position P before

If an electrical accessory, e.g. a

to enable an automatic restart.

removing the ignition key. On

portable CD player, is connected to

If one of the following conditions

the power outlet, a brief power drop

an uphill slope, turn the front

occurs during an Autostop, the

during engine restart might be

wheels away from the kerb.

engine will be restarted automatically

noticeable.

If the vehicle is on a downhill

by the stop-start system:

slope, engage reverse gear or

● The stop-start system is

set the selector lever to position

Parking

manually deactivated.

P before removing the ignition

key. Turn the front wheels

● The bonnet is opened.

9 Warning

towards the kerb.

● The driver's seat belt is

● Do not park the vehicle on an

●

Close the windows and the

unfastened and the driver's door

easily ignitable surface. The

sunroof.

is opened.

high temperature of the

●

Remove the ignition key from

● The engine temperature is too

exhaust system could ignite the

the ignition switch. For vehicles

low.

surface.

with automatic transmission,

● The charging level of the vehicle

the key can only be removed

● Always apply the parking

battery is below a defined level.

when the selector lever is in

brake. Activate the parking

● The brake vacuum is not

brake without pressing the

position P.

sufficient.

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needs between 7 and 12 minutes.

Turn the steering wheel until

Engine exhaust

Autostop is not available and fuel

the steering wheel lock is felt to

consumption may be higher during

engage.

this period. The emission of smells

9 Danger

and smoke during this process is

● Lock the vehicle.

normal.

Engine exhaust gases contain

● Activate the anti-theft alarm

poisonous carbon monoxide,

system.

which is colourless and odourless

Notice

and could be fatal if inhaled.

In the event of an accident with

If exhaust gases enter the interior

airbag deployment, the engine is

of the vehicle, open the windows.

turned off automatically if the vehicle

Have the cause of the fault

comes to a standstill within a certain

rectified by a workshop.

time.

Avoid driving with an open load

compartment, otherwise exhaust

gases could enter the vehicle.

Diesel particle filter

Under certain driving conditions, e.g.

The diesel particle filter system filters

short distances, the system cannot

harmful soot particles out of the

clean itself automatically.

exhaust gases. The system includes

a self-cleaning function that runs

If cleaning of the filter is required and

automatically during driving without

if previous driving conditions did not

any notification. The filter is cleaned

enable automatic cleaning, it will be

by periodically burning off the soot

indicated by control indicator %.

particles at high temperature. This

% illuminates when diesel particle

process takes place automatically

filter is full. Start cleaning process as

under set driving conditions and may

soon as possible.

take up to 25 minutes. Typically it

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Driving and operating

% flashes when diesel particle filter

Catalytic converter

Automatic transmission

has reached the maximum filling

The catalytic converter reduces the

level. Start cleaning process

amount of harmful substances in the

The automatic transmission permits

immediately to avoid damage to the

exhaust gases.

automatic gearshifting (automatic

engine.

mode) or manual gearshifting

Cleaning process

Caution

(manual mode).

To activate cleaning process,

Fuel grades other than those listed

Transmission display

continue driving, keep engine speed

on pages 3 151, 3 212 could

above 2000 revolutions per minute.

damage the catalytic converter or

Shift down if necessary. Diesel

electronic components.

particle filter cleaning is then started.

Unburnt petrol will overheat and

If control indicator

also

damage the catalytic converter.

illuminates, cleaning is not possible:

Therefore avoid excessive use of

seek the assistance of a workshop.

the starter, running the fuel tank

dry and starting the engine by

Caution

pushing or towing.

If the cleaning process is

In the event of misfiring, uneven

interrupted, there is a risk of

engine running, a reduction in engine

provoking severe engine damage.

performance or other unusual

problems, have the cause of the fault

The mode or selected gear is shown

Cleaning takes place quickest at high

rectified by a workshop as soon as

in the transmission display.

engine speeds and loads.

possible. In an emergency, driving

The control indicator % extinguishes

can be continued for a short period,

as soon as the self-cleaning

keeping vehicle speed and engine

operation is complete.

speed low.

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Selector lever

Engine braking

To utilise the engine braking effect,

select a lower gear in good time when

driving downhill, see manual mode.

Rocking the vehicle

Rocking the vehicle is only

permissible if the vehicle is stuck in

sand, mud or snow. Move the selector

lever between D and R in a repeat

pattern. Do not race the engine and

avoid sudden acceleration.

To engage P or R, press the release

button.

Parking

P : park position, wheels are locked,

The engine can only be started with

engage only when the vehicle is

Apply the parking brake and engage

the lever in position P or N. When

stationary and the parking brake

position N is selected, press the brake

is applied

The ignition key can only be removed

pedal or apply the parking brake

R : reverse gear, engage only when

when the selector lever is in position

before starting.

the vehicle is stationary

Do not accelerate while engaging a

N : neutral

gear. Never depress the accelerator

D : automatic mode

pedal and brake pedal at the same

M : manual mode

time.

< : upshift in manual mode

] : downshift in manual mode

When a gear is engaged, the vehicle

slowly begins to creep when the

The selector lever is locked in P and

brake is released.

can only be moved when the ignition

is on and the brake pedal is applied.

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Driving and operating

Manual mode

Electronic driving

Fault

programmes

In the event of a fault,

illuminates.

● Following a cold start, the

Additionally a code number or a

operating temperature

vehicle message is displayed in the

programme increases engine

Driver Information Centre. Vehicle

speed to quickly bring the

messages 3 93.

catalytic converter to the required

The transmission no longer shifts

temperature.

automatically. Continued travel is

● The automatic neutral shift

possible with manual shifting.

function automatically shifts to

Only the highest gear is available.

idling when the vehicle is stopped

Depending on the fault, second gear

with a forward gear engaged and

may also be available in manual

the brake pedal is pressed.

mode. Shift only when vehicle is at a

Move selector lever to position M.

● Special programmes

standstill.

automatically adapt the shifting

Have the cause of the fault remedied

Press button on the selector lever:

points when driving up inclines or

by a workshop.

< : shift to a higher gear

down hills.

] : shift to a lower gear

Kickdown

Interruption of power supply

If a higher gear is selected when

In the event of an interruption of

If the accelerator pedal is pressed

vehicle speed is too low, or a lower

power supply, the selector lever

down completely in automatic mode,

gear when vehicle speed is too high,

cannot be moved out of the P

the transmission shifts to a lower gear

the shift is not executed. This can

position. The ignition key cannot be

depending on engine speed.

cause a message in the Driver

removed from the ignition switch.

Information Centre.

If the battery is discharged, start the

In manual mode no automatic shifting

vehicle using jump leads 3 197.

to a higher gear takes place at high

If the battery is not the cause of the

engine revolutions.

fault, release the selector lever.

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1. Keep the brake pedal depressed

Manual transmission

and pull the parking brake lever

up.

3. Insert a screwdriver into the

opening as far as it will go.

4. Shift selector lever to N.

To engage reverse, with the vehicle

2. Remove the cap on the console

5. Remove the screwdriver from the

stationary, depress clutch pedal,

with a thin object such as a

slot.

press the release button on the

screwdriver.

6. Reinstall the cap.

selector lever and engage the gear.

7. Have the cause of the power

If the gear does not engage, set the

supply interruption remedied by a

lever to neutral, release the clutch

workshop.

pedal and depress again; then repeat

gear selection.

Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.

When operating, depress the clutch

pedal completely. Do not use the

pedal as a foot rest.

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Driving and operating

The deactivation of the AWD system

Drive systems

Caution

will be indicated by a message on the

Driver Information Centre.

It is not advisable to drive with the

All-wheel drive

If a service message or warning

hand resting on the selector lever.

The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system

code S73 is displayed on the Driver

enhances driving characteristics and

Information Centre, there is a

Stop-start system 3 126.

stability, and helps to achieve the best

malfunction in the AWD system. Seek

possible driveability regardless of

the assistance of a workshop.

ground surface. The system is always

active and cannot be deactivated.

Vehicle messages 3 93, Towing the

vehicle 3 199.

The torque is distributed steplessly

between the wheels of the front and

rear axle, depending on the driving

conditions. Additionally the torque

between the rear wheels is distributed

depending on the surface.

For optimum system performance,

the vehicle's tyres should not have

varying degrees of wear.

When using a temporary spare

wheel, the AWD system is

automatically disabled.

The AWD system will also be

temporarily disabled to protect the

system from overheating if there is

excessive wheel spin. When the

system cools down, AWD will be

restored.

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ABS starts to regulate brake pressure

Fault

Brakes

as soon as a wheel shows a tendency

to lock. The vehicle remains

The brake system comprises two

9 Warning

steerable, even during hard braking.

independent brake circuits.

ABS control is made apparent

If there is a fault in the ABS, the

If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can

through a pulse in the brake pedal

wheels may be liable to lock due

still be braked using the other brake

and the noise of the regulation

to braking that is heavier than

circuit. However, braking effect is

process.

normal. The advantages of ABS

achieved only when the brake pedal

are no longer available. During

is depressed firmly. Considerably

For optimum braking, keep the brake

hard braking, the vehicle can no

more force is needed for this. The

pedal fully depressed throughout the

longer be steered and may

braking distance is extended. Seek

braking process, despite the fact that

swerve.

the assistance of a workshop before

the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce

continuing the journey.

the pressure on the pedal.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

When the engine is not running, the

After starting-off the system performs

by a workshop.

support of the brake servo unit

a self-test which may be audible.

disappears once the brake pedal has

Control indicator u 3 84.

Parking brake

been depressed once or twice.

Braking effect is not reduced, but

Adaptive brake light

braking requires significantly greater

During full braking, all three brake

force. It is especially important to bear

lights flash for the duration of ABS

this in mind when being towed.

control.

Control indicator R 3 84.

Antilock brake system

Antilock brake system (ABS)

prevents the wheels from locking.

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Driving and operating

Hill start assist

Ride control systems

9 Warning

The system helps prevent unintended

Always apply parking brake firmly

movement when driving away on

Traction Control system

without operating the release

inclines.

The Traction Control system (TC) is a

button, and apply as firmly as

When releasing the brake pedal after

component of the Electronic Stability

possible on a downhill or uphill

stopping on an incline, the brakes

Control (ESC) 3 137.

slope.

remain on for a further two seconds.

TC improves driving stability when

To release the parking brake, pull

The brakes release automatically as

necessary, regardless of the type of

the lever up slightly, press the

soon as the vehicle begins to

road surface or tyre grip, by

release button and fully lower the

accelerate.

preventing the drive wheels from

lever.

The hill start assist is not active during

spinning.

To reduce the operating forces of

an Autostop.

As soon as the drive wheels starts to

the parking brake, depress the

Stop-start system 3 126.

spin, engine output is reduced and

brake pedal at the same time.

the wheel spinning the most is braked

individually. This considerably

Control indicator R 3 84.

improves the driving stability of the

vehicle on slippery road surfaces.

Brake assist

TC is operational after each engine

start as soon as the control indicator

If the brake pedal is depressed

b extinguishes.

quickly and forcefully, maximum

brake force is automatically applied

When TC operates b flashes.

(full braking).

Maintain steady pressure on the

brake pedal for as long as full braking

is required. Maximum brake force is

automatically reduced when the

brake pedal is released.

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press t briefly to deactivate TC, k

ESC is operational after each engine

9 Warning

illuminates. Deactivation is displayed

start as soon as the control indicator

as status message in the Driver

b extinguishes.

Do not let this special safety

Information Centre.

When ESC operates b flashes.

feature tempt you into taking risks

TC is reactivated by pressing t again.

when driving.

TC is also reactivated the next time

9 Warning

Adapt speed to the road

conditions.

the ignition is switched on.

Do not let this special safety

feature tempt you into taking risks

Control indicator b 3 86.

Electronic Stability Control

when driving.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Deactivation

Adapt speed to the road

improves driving stability when

conditions.

necessary, regardless of the type of

road surface or tyre grip.

Control indicator b 3 86.

As soon as the vehicle starts to

swerve (understeer/oversteer),

Deactivation

engine output is reduced and the

wheels are braked individually.

ESC operates in combination with the

Traction Control system (TC). It

prevents the drive wheels from

spinning.

TC can be switched off when spinning

of drive wheels is required:

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Driving and operating

ESC can be deactivated: press and

activated. Some noise or vibration

At speeds below approx. 25 mph,

hold t for approx. five seconds.

from the brake system may be

press u. DCS is operational as soon

apparent when the system is active.

as control indicator u illuminates.

Control indicators k and n illuminate.

ESC is reactivated by pressing t

Activation

Caution

again. If the TC system was

previously disabled, both TC and

DCS is active at speeds between 1.2

Use only when descending steep

ESC are reactivated.

and 22 mph. Depending on the

grades while driving off-road. Do

current speed, the vehicle will be

ESC is also reactivated the next time

not use when driving on normal

accelerated or decelerated to a speed

the ignition is switched on.

road surfaces. Unnecessary

between 3 and 12 mph. When DCS is

usage of the DCS function, such

active, u flashes.

Fault

as while driving on normal roads,

DCS will only be activated on roads

may damage the brake system

If there is a fault in the system the

with a certain incline.

and the ESC function.

control indicator b illuminates

continuously and a message appears

Deactivation

in the Driver Information Centre. The

Switching on

system is not operational.

DCS is deactivated if the vehicle is

decelerated below 1.2 mph or

Have the cause of the fault remedied

accelerated above 22 mph.

by a workshop.

Switching off

Descent control system

Press u again. Control indicator u

The Descent control system (DCS)

extinguishes.

allows the vehicle to travel at a low

At speeds above 37 mph the system

speed without depressing the brake

is deactivated automatically.

pedaol. The vehicle will automatically

decelerate to a low speed and remain

at that speed when the system is

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maintained. Control indicator m in

Driver assistance

instrument cluster illuminates green.

systems

Accelerator pedal can be released.

Vehicle speed can be increased by

depressing the accelerator pedal.

9 Warning

When the accelerator pedal is

released, the previously stored speed

Driver assistance systems are

is resumed.

developed to support the driver

and not to replace the driver's

Cruise control remains activated

attention.

while gearshifting.

The driver accepts full

Increase speed

responsibility when driving the

Do not use the cruise control if it is not

vehicle.

With cruise control active, hold thumb

advisable to maintain a constant

wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn

When using driver assistance

speed.

to RES/+ repeatedly: speed

systems, always take care

With automatic transmission, only

increases continuously or in small

regarding the current traffic

activate cruise control in automatic

increments.

situation.

mode.

Alternatively accelerate to the desired

Control indicator m 3 88.

speed and store by turning to SET/-.

Cruise control

The Cruise control can store and

Switching on

Reduce speed

maintain speeds of approx. 20 to

Press m: control indicator m in

With cruise control active, hold thumb

120 mph. Deviations from the stored

speeds may occur when driving uphill

instrument cluster illuminates white.

wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to

or downhill.

SET/- repeatedly: speed decreases

Activation

continuously or in small increments.

For safety reasons, the cruise control

cannot be activated until the brake

Accelerate to the desired speed and

pedal has been operated once.

turn thumb wheel to SET/-: the

Activating in first gear is not possible.

current speed is stored and

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Driving and operating

Deactivation

Switching off

Activation

Press y: control indicator m in

Press m: control indicator m in

instrument cluster illuminates white.

instrument cluster extinguishes. The

Cruise control is deactivated. Last

stored speed is deleted.

stored speed remains in memory for

Pressing L for activating speed

later speed resume.

limiter or switching off the ignition also

Automatic deactivation:

switches off cruise control and

deletes the stored speed.

● Vehicle speed is below approx.

20 mph.

● Vehicle speed is above approx.

Speed limiter

125 mph.

The speed limiter prevents the

● The brake pedal is depressed.

vehicle exceeding a preset maximum

speed.

● The clutch pedal is depressed for

Press L. If cruise control or adaptive

a few seconds.

The maximum speed can be set at a

cruise control has been activated

● Selector lever is in N.

speed above 15 mph.

before, it is switched off when speed

The driver can only accelerate up to

limiter is activated and control

● Engine speed is in a very low

the preset speed. Deviations from the

indicator m extinguishes.

range.

limited speed may occur when driving

● The Traction Control system (TC)

Set speed limit

downhill.

or Electronic Stability Control

The preset speed limit is displayed in

With speed limiter active, hold thumb

(ESC) is operating.

the top line of the Driver Information

wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn

Resume stored speed

Centre when the system is active.

to RES/+ repeatedly until the desired

maximum speed is displayed in the

Turn thumb wheel to RES/+ at a

Driver Information Centre.

speed above 20 mph. The stored

Alternatively accelerate to the desired

speed will be resumed.

speed and briefly turn thumb wheel to

SET/-: the current speed is stored as

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