DRIVING TIPS
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Driving in the dynamic limit range and on
steep uphill or downhill grades.
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Battery charge status temporarily too low
or vehicle electrical system drawing exces-
sive current.
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Trailer towing.
Coasting
Principle
The drive system allows the vehicle to roll
freely with minimal deceleration in selector
lever position D. This driving condition is refer-
red to as coasting. This reduces fuel consump-
tion.
Vehicles with mild hybrid technology do not
consume fuel when coasting.
General information
An anticipatory driving style helps the driver
use this function often and enhances the fuel-
saving effect of coasting.
Coasting is automatically adapted to the re-
spective driving situation.
The coasting mode is displayed in the Live Ve-
hicle menu as efficient coasting.
Additional information:
Current driving condition, refer to page 146.
Exemplary driving situations
If you can travel a certain distance without any
foreseeable need to brake, it is beneficial to
coast.
The following example driving situations may
be suitable for coasting:
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Rolling on a straight downhill route without
obstacles.
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Coasting on a distance without obstacles.
Avoid late or strong braking.
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Functional requirements
Note the following functional requirements
when coasting:
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Selector lever position D is engaged.
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Adaptive recuperation is activated.
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The brake has not been applied.
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The accelerator pedal has not been
pressed.
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The engine and transmission are at operat-
ing temperature.
The function is available in the speed
range from approx. 16 mph/25 km/h to
100 mph/160 km/h.
Operation via shift paddles
Principle
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
Coasting mode can be influenced with the shift
paddles.
Activating/deactivating coasting via
shift paddles
To activate coasting, press and hold the right
shift paddle.
To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.
System limits
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While Active Cruise Control is active.
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With defective, dirty or covered sensors.
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Driving in the dynamic limit range and on
steep uphill or downhill grades.
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Battery charge status temporarily too low
or vehicle electrical system drawing exces-
sive current.
▷
Trailer towing.