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Driving and operating 109
Driving and operating
Driving hints ............................... 109
Starting and operating ............... 110
Engine exhaust .......................... 117
Manual transmission .................. 118
Manual transmission automa‐
ted .............................................. 119
Brakes ........................................ 122
Ride control systems ................. 125
Driver assistance systems ......... 127
Fuel ............................................ 133
Trailer hitch ................................ 135
Auxiliary features ....................... 137
Driving hints
Driving economically
ECO mode
ECO mode is a function that
optimises fuel consumption. It affects
engine power and torque,
acceleration, gear shift indication,
heating, air conditioning and electrical
consumers.
Activation
Press the ECO button. Control
indicator illuminates when activated
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 85.
During driving, it is possible to
temporarily disable ECO mode, e.g.
to increase engine performance, by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly.
ECO mode is reactivated when
pressure is reduced on the
accelerator pedal.
Deactivation
Press the ECO button again. Control
indicator extinguishes.
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running (except during
Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
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