STARTING AND DRIVING
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* Option/accessory.
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Activating and deactivating hill
descent control* with the function
button
Any car that is not equipped with a drive mode
control in the tunnel console has a function but-
ton for hill descent control with
Hill Descent
Control in the centre display function view.
Selecting hill descent control in the
centre display function view
Hill descent control only works at low speeds.
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Press the Hill Descent Control button to
activate or deactivate the function.
> An indicator in the button illuminates
when the function is activated.
This function is disabled automatically when the
engine is switched off.
NOTE
The function is deactivated when driving at
higher speeds and must be reactivated at a
lower speed, if required.
Related information
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Hill descent control* (p. 458)
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Changing drive mode* (p. 446)
Economical driving
Drive economically and eco-consciously by driv-
ing smoothly, thinking ahead, and adjusting your
driving style and speed to the prevailing condi-
tions.
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For lower fuel consumption, activate Eco
drive mode.
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Use the Eco Coast freewheel function in Eco
drive mode - engine braking ceases, mean-
ing that the car's kinetic energy is used to
freewheel for longer distances.
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Drive in the highest gear
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possible, adapted
to the current traffic situation and road -
lower engine speeds result in lower fuel con-
sumption. Use the gear shift indicator.
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Drive at a steady speed and keep a good dis-
tance to other vehicles and objects to mini-
mise braking.
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High speed results in increased fuel con-
sumption - the wind resistance increases
with speed.
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Drive with the correct air pressure in the
tyres and check this regularly - select ECO
tyre pressure for best results.
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Choice of tyres can affect fuel consumption -
seek advice on suitable tyres from a retailer.
•
Remove unnecessary items from the car -
the greater the load the higher the consump-
tion.
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Applies to driving with manual gear changing.
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