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When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up into the higher gear
just before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached. If a lower gear
is selected, the gearbox does not shift down until there is no risk of the engine
overrevving.
Note
It may be advantageous to use manual gear shifting when driving downhill, for
example. Shifting to a lower gear reduces the load on the brakes and hence the
wear of the brakes.
Start and drive
Read and observe and on page 170 first.
Moving off and pausing temporarily
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Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
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Start the engine.
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Press the locking button and move the selector lever to the desired position
» page 170.
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Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stopping for a
short time (e.g. at a crossroads). However, the brake pedal should be de-
pressed, in order to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Accelerate to max. speed during the journey (kickdown function)
If the accelerator pedal is depressed while the vehicle is in forward drive mode,
the kick-down function is turned on.
The gear change is adjusted accordingly to achieve maximum acceleration.
WARNING
Rapid acceleration ( e.g. on slippery roads) can lead to a loss of control over
the vehicle – There is a risk of accident!
Running in and economical driving
Run in engine
During the first 1 500 km, the driving style is decisive for successful the run-
ning in process is.
During the first 1 000 km, the engine should not be charged with more than
3/4 of the maximum permitted engine revs and without the trailer.
From about 1 000 to 1 500 km the engine can be pushed up to the maximum
permitted engine speed.
Tips on economical driving
Fuel consumption depends on the driving style, road and weather conditions,
and similar such factors.
For an economical driving style, the following instructions must be observed.
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Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
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Observe the recommended gear » page 47.
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Avoid full throttle and high speeds.
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Reduce idling.
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Avoid short distances.
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Ensure the correct tyre inflation pressure is maintained » page 216.
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Avoid unnecessary ballast.
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Remove the roof rack before driving if it is not needed.
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Only turn on electrical consumers (e.g. seat heating) for as long as necessary.
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Briefly ventilate before turning on the cooling system, do not use the cooling
system with the windows open.
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Do not leave windows open at high speeds.
Drive Green function
Fig. 215
Display on Infotainment screen
The DriveGreen function (hereinafter referred to as "DriveGreen") evaluates
the driving efficiency based on information relating to the driving style.
DriveGreen can be displayed on the Infotainment as follows.
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Driving
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