Glide mode function
With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode
helps y
ou to reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterised by the following:
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the combustion engine is disconnected from
the drivetrain and the vehicle continues to
roll in neutral.
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the transmission position h is displayed in
green in the multifunction display.
Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐
tions are met:
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drive program E is selected.
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the speed is within a suitable range.
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the road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep
uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.
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there is no trailer coupled to the trailer hitch,
and no bicycle rack fitted.
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you are no longer depressing the accelerator
or brake pedal.
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Glide mode can also be activated if you have
select
ed the "Eco" setting for the drive when
in drive program I.
Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no long
er met.
Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package,
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC or Active
Brake Assist: glide mode is also deactivated
depending on the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle then switches to overrun mode.
Glide mode can also be prevented by the follow‐
ing parameters:
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incline
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downhill gradient
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temperature
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height
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speed
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operating status of the engine
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Glide mode can be deactivated by actuating
t
he right-hand steering wheel gearshift pad‐
dle (→ page 152).
Refuelling
Refuelling the vehicle
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WARNING Risk of f
ire or explosion from
fuel
Fuels are highly flammable.
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Fire, naked flames, smoking and creat‐
ing spar
ks must be avoided.
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Switch off the ignition and, if it has
been in use, switc
h off the stationary
heater before you refuel your vehicle.
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WARNING Risk of injur
y from fuel
Fuels are poisonous and harmful to your
healt
h
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Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
cont
act with skin, eyes or clothing.
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Do not inhale fuel vapour.
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Keep children away from fuel.
If you or other people come into contact with
fuel, obser
ve the following:
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