On the move 7!15
Driving notes
Driving notes
The following tricks will help you to save a
substantial amount of fuel with your car.
Not only will you reduce your operating
costs; you also will be helping to protect
the environment.
1. Take five
The following holds true for traffic lights,
rail barriers and when sitting in tailbacks:
always switch the engine off, as you only
need to be stopped for 10 seconds to save
money.
>Important!
Make sure when you are about to drive off
again that
! the gearshift lever is in position N.
! the footbrake is applied.
! the gear indicator is displaying an N.
2. Full speed ahead
Driving off expends considerably more
energy than driving at a constant speed.
So when starting off, drive for no more
than two vehicle lengths (approx. 5 m) in
1st gear and accelerate briskly with the
throttle at least three quarters of the way
down.
3. Please shift
Shift gears in good time when the gear
indicator in the display advises you to do
so.
4. Keep on running, look ahead
Frequent braking followed by
accelerating will cause your car to use up
distinctly more fuel than otherwise. For
this reason you should keep your distance
from the vehicle in front and ease off the
accelerator in good time whenever
possible.
5. Letting go
It is always better to let the vehicle roll
with the transmission in gear and to apply
no gas than to roll in neutral. This way,
fuel consumption is zero (deceleration
fuel shutoff).
6. Under pressure
Correct tyre pressures help save fuel,
increase tyre service life and improve
braking safety. Tyre inflation pressures
are given on the inside of the fuel tank flap
for various load and climate conditions.
7. Shedding ballast
A loaded!up rear luggage rack will
increase air resistance and in turn the
fuel consumption of your car. Take off the
load if it is not necessary.
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