Reducing fuel consumption
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, coun-
try-specific and optional equipment offered
with the series. It also describes features
and functions that are not necessarily avail-
able in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected
options or country versions. This also ap-
plies to safety-related functions and sys-
tems. When using these functions and sys-
tems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
General information
The vehicle contains advanced technologies
for the reduction of consumption and emis-
sion values.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of
different factors.
The implementation of certain measures,
driving style and regular maintenance can
influence fuel consumption and environ-
mental pollution.
Removing unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consump-
tion.
Removing attached parts fol-
lowing use
Remove roof-mounted or rear carriers
which are no longer required following use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the
aerodynamics and increase the fuel con-
sumption.
Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased drag and raises
fuel consumption.
Tires
General information
Tires can affect consumption in various
ways, for instance tire size may influence
consumption.
Checking the tire pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire infla-
tion pressure at least twice a month and
before starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling
resistance and thus raises fuel consumption
and tire wear.
Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up
while the vehicle remains stationary. Start
driving right away, but at moderate RPM.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine
to reach its operating temperature.
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