196 Driving and operating
Eco mode
This mode adjusts the settings of the
systems for a more economic fuel
consumption, e.g. by optimising the
automatic transmission shift points
and adapting the sensitivity of the
accelerator pedal.
Free wheeling / car wash mode
In certain situations, e.g., in an
automatic car wash etc., it is
necessary that the wheels can move
freely when the engine is switched off.
To enable free wheeling, the vehicle
has to be stationary, the engine has
to be running and the driver's door
has to be closed.
1. Depress the brake pedal and
select N.
2. Within five seconds, depress and
hold the brake pedal, switch off
ignition and move the selector
forwards or backwards.
3. Release the brake pedal and
switch on ignition.
4. Depress and hold the brake pedal
and push the switch j.
5. Release the brake pedal and
switch off ignition.
A message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre indicating that the
wheels are unblocked for the next
15 minutes.
To revert to normal operation,
depress and hold the brake pedal,
switch on the engine and press P.
Deactivation of the automatic
operation of the electric parking
brake
For this procedure, refer to the
description of the automatic parking
brake.
Parking brake 3 200
Gear shift indication
The symbol R or S with a number
beside it is indicated when
gearshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.
Shift indication appears only in
manual mode.
Engine braking
Engine braking is only possible in
manual mode.
To utilise the engine braking effect,
select a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill.
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