Saving fuel
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes equipment, systems
and functions which are offered or will be of-
fered on a model-specific basis, even if they
are not included in the vehicle in question.
For further information:
Vehicle equipment, see page 8.
Reducing fuel consumption
General
The vehicle has a wide range of technologies
for reducing consumption and emissions.
Fuel consumption depends on various factors.
A number of measures, such as a moderate
driving style and regular maintenance, can in-
fluence fuel consumption and reduce the bur-
den on the environment.
Remove unnecessary loads
Extra weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove mounted parts after use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof racks or rear
carriers after use if they are no longer required.
Parts mounted on the vehicle can adversely
affect its aerodynamics and increase fuel con-
sumption.
Closing windows and glass sunroof
An open glass sunroof or open window increa-
ses drag and consequently fuel consumption.
Tyres
General
Tyres can have different effects on the con-
sumption values, for example, consumption
can be influenced by the tyre size.
Check tyre inflation pressure regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tyre infla-
tion pressure at least twice a month and be-
fore setting off on a longer journey.
Insufficient tyre inflation pressure increases
rolling resistance and consequently fuel con-
sumption and tyre wear.
For further information:
Tyre inflation pressure information, see
page 286.
Drive off immediately
Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle at
a standstill, but instead set off straight away,
driving at moderate rotational speed.
This brings the cold engine up to operating
temperature as quickly as possible.
Think ahead
Anticipating the road situation and adopting a
smooth driving style will reduce fuel consump-
tion.
Avoid accelerating and braking unnecessarily.
To do so, keep an appropriate distance from
the vehicle ahead.
Avoid high rotational speeds
Driving at low rotational speed reduces fuel
consumption and wear.
Pay attention to the optimum shift indicator in
the vehicle, if fitted.
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