Saving fuel
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. Therefore equipment which is not
installed in your vehicle, for example on account
of the optional equipment selected or the coun‐
try specification, may also be described here.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions and
systems. Comply with the relevant laws and reg‐
ulations when using the corresponding functions
and systems.
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 burden on environ‐
ment.
Remove transported load
that is not required
Extra weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove add-on parts after
use
If no longer required, remove auxiliary mirrors,
roof racks and rear-mounted racks after use.
Add-on parts on the vehicle interfere with its aer‐
odynamic performance and increase fuel con‐
sumption.
Closing windows and the
Glass Roof
An opened Glass Roof or opened window in‐
crease drag and consequently fuel consumption.
Tyres
General
Tyres can have differing effects on fuel con‐
sumption. For example, fuel consumption can be
affected by tyre size.
Checking 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 increases roll‐
ing resistance and consequently fuel consump‐
tion and tyre wear.
Drive off immediately
Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle at a
standstill; it is preferable to set off straight away,
driving at moderate engine speeds.
This brings the cold engine to operating temper‐
ature as quickly as possible.
Drive with foresight
Anticipating the road situation and adopting a
smooth driving style will reduce fuel consump‐
tion.
Avoid accelerating and braking unnecessarily.
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