Saving fuel
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific
equipment, systems, and functions that are
currently available, or may become available
in the future, even if they are not present in
the vehicle.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Reducing fuel consumption
Principle
The vehicle contains advanced technologies
for the reduction of consumption and emis-
sion values.
There are some actions you can take to
change your fuel consumption and environ-
mental impact:
– Remove unnecessary cargo from the ve-
hicle.
– Remove add-on parts, e.g., a rear carrier,
after use.
– Close the windows and glass sunroof
while driving.
– Check the tire pressure regularly and in-
crease it as necessary.
– Switch off the engine if the vehicle is to
remain stationary for a longer period.
– Practice anticipatory driving and let the
vehicle coast more often.
– Deactivate functions that are not re-
quired, e.g., rear window heating.
– Have the vehicle serviced regularly.
Coasting
Principle
The drive system allows the vehicle to coast
freely with minimal deceleration in selector
lever position D. This driving condition is
referred to as coasting. This reduces fuel
consumption.
General information
An anticipatory driving style helps the
driver use the coasting function often and
enhances the consumption-reducing effect
of coasting.
Coasting is automatically adapted to the re-
spective driving situation.
Exemplary driving situations
If you can travel a certain distance without
any foreseeable need to brake, it is benefi-
cial to coast.
The following example driving situations
may be suitable for coasting:
– Coasting on a straight downhill gradient
with no obstacles.
– Coasting on a distance without obsta-
cles.
Avoid late or strong braking.
Functional requirements
Note the following functional requirements
when coasting:
– Selector lever position D is engaged.
– The brake has not been applied.
– The accelerator pedal has not been
pressed.
– The engine and transmission are at op-
erating temperature.
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