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Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
Reducing fuel consumption
General
The vehicle possesses wide-ranging technolo‐
gies for reducing consumption and emission lev‐
els.
Fuel consumption depends on various factors.
A number of measures, such as a moderate driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance, can influence
fuel consumption and reduce the burden on the
environment.
Remove unnecessary loads
Extra weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove mounted parts after use
If no longer required, remove auxiliary mirrors,
roof racks and rear-mounted racks after use.
Add-on accessories on the vehicle can adversely
affect its aerodynamic performance and increase
fuel consumption.
Close windows and the glass
sunroof
An open glass sunroof or open window increase
drag and consequently fuel consumption.
Tyres
General
Tyres can have differing effects on consumption
figures. Consumption can be affected by the size
of the tyres, for example.
Check tyre inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tyre inflation
pressures at least twice a month and before set‐
ting off on a longer journey.
Insufficient tyre inflation pressure enlarges the
rolling resistance and thus increases fuel con‐
sumption and tyre wear.
Observe the correct tyre inflation pressure and
the ECO tyre inflation pressure where applicable.
For further information:
Tyre inflation pressure information, see
page 368.
Drive off immediately
Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle at a
standstill, but instead set off straight away, driv‐
ing at moderate engine speeds.
This brings the cold engine up to operating tem‐
perature 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.
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