Running In The Engine And Economical Driving - Skoda SUPERB Owner's Manual

Driving in neutral ("coasting")
When releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle moves without the braking
effect of the engine.
Operating conditions
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The selector lever is in the D/S position.
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Driving mode Eco or Individual (Drive - Eco) is
of the driving mode (Driving Mode Selection).
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The vehicle is travelling at more than 20 km/h.
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No trailer or other accessory is connected to the trailer socket.
The gear is selected again automatically, when you depress the accelerator or
brake pedal or pull the left rocker switch
» page 125, Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic).
WARNING
Rapid acceleration, particularly on slippery roads, can lead to loss of control
of the vehicle – risk of accident!

Running in the engine and economical driving

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Running in the engine
Tips for economical driving
DriveGreen function
Radiator shutters
Running in the engine
During the first 1,500 km, the driving manner determines the quality of the
running in process on a new engine.
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.
In the area of 1,000 to 1,500 kilometres, the engine load can be increased up
to the maximum permitted engine speed.
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Driving
selected» page 155, Selection
towards the steering wheel
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Tips for economical driving
The fuel consumption depends on the driving style, road condition, weather
conditions and the like.
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
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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
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Avoid unnecessary ballast.
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Remove the roof rack when it is not needed.
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Only switch on electrical consumers (e.g. seat heating) for as long as they are
needed. In Infotainment, the display is shown of up to three consumers
which are currently showing the highest degree of fuel consumption
er´s Manual Infotainment, chapter CAR - Vehicle settings.
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Before switching on, ventilate the cooling system briefly and do not use the
cooling system with open windows.
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Do not leave windows open at high speed.
DriveGreen function
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The DriveGreen function (hereinafter referred to as DriveGreen) evaluates the
driving efficiency based on the information respecting the driving style.
DriveGreen can be displayed on the Infotainment as follows.
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Press the button in Infotainment and then tap on the  → Drive Green
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function surfaces in the display.
» page 42.
maintained» page 192.
Fig. 161
Shown in the infotainment dis-
play
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