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STARTING AND DRIVING
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3. Press the drive mode control or tap its
button in the center display to confirm the
selection.
> The selected drive mode is shown in
the instrument panel.
Related information
Drive modes* (p. 403)
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Activating and deactivating Eco drive
•
mode using the function button (p. 408)
Activating and deactivating Low Speed
•
Control* using the function button
(p. 417)
Activating and deactivating Hill Descent
•
Control* using the function button
(p. 419)
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Eco drive mode
Eco
drive mode can help make driving more
fuel-efficient and eco-friendly.
Use this mode to save fuel and promote eco-
friendly driving.
When
Eco
mode is activated, the following
characteristics are modified:
The automatic transmission's shifting
•
points.
Engine control and accelerator pedal
•
response.
Eco Coast functionality is activated and
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engine braking is disabled when the accel-
erator pedal is released at speeds
between 65 and 140 km/h
(40 and 87 mph).
Some of the climate system settings will
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be reduced or switched off.
The suspension's self-leveling function*
•
will lower ground clearance to help reduce
wind resistance.
Information will be shown in the ECO
•
gauge in the instrument panel to help pro-
mote more eco-friendly and economical
driving.
Coast function Eco Coast
Eco Coast essentially deactivates engine brak-
ing, allowing the vehicle's kinetic energy to be
used to roll greater distances. When the driver
releases the accelerator pedal, the transmis-
sion is automatically disengaged from the
engine. Engine speed is reduced to idling
speed to reduce fuel consumption.
This function is most effective in driving situa-
tions where the vehicle can roll freely for a
long distance, e.g. on roads with slight down-
grades or when a decrease in speed is antici-
pated, such as when approaching an area with
a lower speed limit.
Activating Eco Coast
The function is activated when the accelerator
pedal is fully released and the following condi-
tions are met:
Eco
drive mode is activated.
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The gear selector is in D.
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The vehicle's speed is approximately
•
65-140 km/h (40-87 mph).
The gradient of the downgrade is less than
•
approximately 6%.
COASTING will be displayed in the instrument
panel when Eco Coast is being used.
* Option/accessory.
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