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122 Starting and driving ›
Operation
Select driving mode
›
Press the
button.
In the Infotainment, a driving mode menu appears.
Information on the system settings of the cur-
A
rently selected mode/system settings for the se-
lected Individual mode
Driving mode menu
B
›
Tap the relevant function surface
Or:
›
Press the
button again.
Troubleshooting
Sport Chassis Preset shock absorber faulty
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or
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Drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek
the help of a specialist garage.
Economical driving style
Tips for economical driving and evaluation of
driving economy
Tips for economical driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
▶
Observe the recommended gear
▶
Avoid full acceleration and too high speeds.
▶
Avoid engine idling during longer periods of sta-
▶
tionary time.
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is sta-
▶
tionary. If possible, start your journey as soon as
the engine starts.
Observe the prescribed tyre pressure
▶
Remove unnecessary ballast.
▶
Remove the roof rack when it is not needed.
▶
Switch on electric consumers only for as long as
▶
necessary.
Economical driving style
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Do not leave the windows open while driving.
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Consumption-friendly driving
In the following situations, a small reduction in fuel
consumption occurs.
in the instrument cluster
lights up.
Active cylinder management has temporarily disa-
▶
bled some cylinders in the engine (applies to cer-
tain engine types).
A vehicle with automatic transmission rolls in neu-
▶
tral position.
Towing a trailer
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
When driving with a trailer, special care is required!
NOTICE
With frequent towing, the vehicle is excessively loa-
ded so this must also be checked between service
intervals.
Recommendations for using a trailer
Adjust the tyre pressure on the vehicle for full load.
▶
Do not exceed the maximum permissible total
▶
weight of the vehicle and the combination weight
specified in the technical vehicle documentation
(e.g. in the vehicle registration documentation, in
the COC document) and on the type plate.
For trailer operation, consider the current load con-
▶
dition of the vehicle as well as the distribution of
the load in the trailer. The coupled trailer increases
the rear axle load and can therefore reduce the
payload.
Adjust the headlight range of the headlights ac-
▶
cording to the load status of the vehicle. The front
of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer is being
towed and the headlights may dazzle other road
users.
A speed of 100 km/h should not be exceeded.
▶
Reduce the speed by releasing the accelerator
▶
pedal as soon as a pendulum movement of the
trailer is noticeable. Never attempt to stop the
trailer from swaying by accelerating.
If the traffic area behind the trailer can not be
▶
viewed, install additional exterior mirrors.
Apply the brakes in good time. If the trailer is fitted
▶
with a trailer brake, apply the brakes gently at first,
then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts result-
ing from the trailer wheels locking.
Select a lower gear before descending to also use
▶
the braking force of the engine.
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