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DRIVING TIPS
Increasing range
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, coun-
try-specific and optional equipment offered
with the series. It also describes features
and functions that are not necessarily avail-
able in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected
options or country versions. This also ap-
plies to safety-related functions and sys-
tems. When using these functions and sys-
tems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
General information
The vehicle contains comprehensive tech-
nologies for reducing energy consumption
and for maximizing the range.
The range depends on a number of different
factors, refer to page 125.
The implementation of certain measures,
driving style and regular maintenance can
increasing the range and thereby also re-
duce the environmental pollution.
Removing unnecessary cargo
Additional weight reduces the range.
Removing attached parts fol-
lowing use
Remove roof-mounted luggage racks that
are no longer required following use.
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Attached parts on the vehicle impair the
aerodynamics and increase the energy con-
sumption.
Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased drag and thereby
reduces the range.
Tires
General information
Tires can affect energy consumption in vari-
ous ways, for instance energy consumption
can be influenced by tire size.
Checking the tire pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire infla-
tion pressure at least twice a month and
before starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling
resistance and thus raises energy consump-
tion and tire wear.
Pre-conditioning
Run advance climate control, refer to
page 195, in the vehicle during charging
before driving off.
Heating and cooling operations are very en-
ergy intensive and substantially reduce the
electric range.
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