|
|
Applies to: vehicles with S tronic gearbox and coasting mode
In coasting mode1) you can use the vehicle s momentum to freewheel, for instance when approaching a speed restriction in a built-up area. The engine is disengaged from the gearbox. This allows you to save fuel by anticipating the traffic situation ahead.
Requirements for using coasting mode
Efficiency mode selected in drive select*
link►
.
The selector lever must be in position D.
Road speed less than approx. 130 km/h.
Road relatively level.
Activating coasting mode
Plug-in hybrid drive*:
Coasting mode is activated automatically link►
.
Take your foot off the accelerator.
The message1)
Coasting will then appear in the “on-board computer” display. The engine ticks over at idling speed while the vehicle is coasting.
Stopping coasting mode
Press the brake or accelerator pedal or briefly pull the paddle lever Fig. ►
.
WARNING
- When coasting mode is activated, there is no engine braking effect and the vehicle does not slow down as quickly as usual or may even pick up speed if you are driving down a slope - risk of accident!
- If other people are using your car, you should draw their attention to the coasting mode.
Note
- The gear is no longer displayed when you are in coasting mode (e.g. E instead of E7).
- The coasting mode is deactivated temporarily on gradients of 15 % or greater.
- Coasting mode is not available while the cruise control system* or adaptive cruise control* is switched on.