Change Gears In An Energy-Saving Way; Avoid Full Throttle; Reduce Idling; Avoid Short Journeys - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

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Cruise control system → Cruise control system
Allow the vehicle to coast to a stop with engaged gear in order to exploit the engine braking effect, e.g. when approaching a traffic light.

Change gears in an energy-saving way

Early upshifts at an engine speed of 2,000 rpm save energy. Do not drive gears to the limit and avoid high revs.
Manual gearbox: change from first to second gear immediately after driving off. Change to higher gears rapidly.
Automatic gearbox: accelerate slowly and avoid activating the kickdown function.
→ Notes on driving
Gear change indicator
Eco driving profile → Driving Profile Selection

Avoid full throttle

Never fully use the maximum speed of the vehicle. The drag coefficient increases at excessively high speeds. This in turn increases the force
needed to move the vehicle, e.g. at speeds above 130 km/h on the motorway.

Reduce idling

Drive off immediately with low revs. If you are stopped for a long period, do not allow the engine to idle but switch it off, e.g. when in a traffic jam
or at a railway crossing.
In vehicles with an activated start/stop system, the engine will switch off automatically when the vehicle is stationary
Refuel with moderation
A full fuel tank increases the weight of the vehicle. A fuel tank that is half to three-quarters full is sufficient particularly for urban driving.

Avoid short journeys

A cold engine has a very high fuel consumption. The optimum operating temperature is reached only after driving a few miles. The fuel
consumption is above average at very low ambient temperatures, e.g. in winter
distances.
Carry out regular maintenance
Regular maintenance, e.g. of the engine management system or air filter, is a precondition for economic driving and also increases the service
life of the vehicle.
Observe the correct tyre pressures
An inadequate tyre pressure does not just mean greater wear, but also increases the rolling resistance of the tyres and thus the fuel
consumption. Use optimised rolling resistance tyres.
Adjust the tyre pressure according to the vehicle load. Observe the information on the tyre pressure sticker
tyres .
Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator or tyre monitoring system
Use low viscosity engine oil
Fully synthetic engine oils with a low viscosity decrease frictional resistance in the engine and spread better and more quickly, especially for cold
starts.
Do not drive with unnecessary loads in the vehicle
The fuel consumption can be reduced if you tidy up the luggage compartment before a journey, e.g. remove empty drinks crates or child seats
that are not needed.
In order to keep the drag coefficient of the vehicle as low as possible, remove attachments and add-on parts such as ski, bicycle or roof carriers
after use.
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→ Fig. 130
→ Tyre monitoring system
→ Start/stop system
. Plan journeys economically and combine short
→ Information about wheels and
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