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Vehicle features and options ECO PRO

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Principle

ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves

on consumption. For this purpose, the engine

control and comfort features, for instance the

climate control output, are adjusted.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

When certain prerequisites are met the engine

is automatically decoupled from the transmis-

sion in the D selector lever position. The ve-

hicle continues traveling in Neutral to reduce

consumption. The D selector lever position re-

mains engaged.

Reducing fuel consumption

Principle

In addition, context-sensitive information, ECO

PRO tips, are displayed to assist with an effi-

cient driving style.

The vehicle contains advanced technologies

for the reduction of consumption and emission

values.

The achieved extended range is displayed in

the instrument cluster as bonus range.

There are some actions you can take to

change your fuel consumption and environ-

mental impact:

General information

The system includes the follow-

ing EfficientDynamics functions and

EfficientDynamics displays:

▷

Remove unnecessary cargo from the vehi-

cle.

Remove add-on parts, e.g., a rear carrier,

after use.

▷

ECO PRO seat climate control.

ECO PRO climate control.

ECO PRO view.

Close the windows and glass sunroof while

driving.

Check the tire pressure regularly and in-

crease it as necessary.

Driving style analysis.

Switch off the engine if the vehicle is to re-

main stationary for a longer period.

Practice anticipatory driving and let the ve-

hicle coast more often.

Deactivate functions that are not required,

e.g., rear window heating.

Have the vehicle serviced regularly.

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This means that it is possible to deviate

slightly from the set temperature or to heat

or cool down the car's interior more slowly to

economize on consumption.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

ECO PRO light

The output of exterior mirror heating and rear

window defroster is reduced.

Depending on the equipment version, the dy-

namic ECO lighting function is activated in ad-

dition.

Resetting the settings

ECO PRO

1.

Press the button.

2. "Settings"

Configuring ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL

3. "Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD"

Via iDrive

1.

Apps menu

Using ECO PRO efficiently

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

Optimizing driving style

4. "Drivetrain and chassis"

5. "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"

6. Select the desired setting.

Power gauge

When ECO PRO driving mode is activated, the

display switches to a special configuration.

Activating/deactivating ECO PRO

functions

The following ECO PRO functions can be acti-

vated/deactivated:

▷

ECO PRO seat heating.

ECO PRO climate control.

ECO PRO light.

ECO PRO seat climate control

The activation of ECO PRO will reduce the out-

put of the seat heating.

When driving efficiently, the power gauge is

colored blue.

The display will change to gray if the driving

style is inefficient.

ECO PRO climate control

Climate control is set to be efficient.

Activate adaptive recuperative braking for effi-

cient driving.

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Live Vehicle, refer to page 130

Display in case of inefficient driving

style

Display on the control display

The display of the efficiency analysis shows

the efficiency of the driving style.

When driving above the efficient range,

an arrow will be displayed.

For instance, this is displayed for the

following situations:

The more efficient the driving style, the larger

the area that is displayed in color and the

faster the bonus range increases.

▷

Excessive acceleration.

Excessive speed.

In contrast, a reduced area will be displayed

with an inefficient driving style.

In addition, a notice to coast in advance is dis-

played.

Adaptive recuperation

Driving style analysis

Principle

Adaptive recuperation supports an anticipatory

and comfort-oriented driving style.

The function helps develop an especially effi-

cient driving style and to conserve fuel.

The system decides based on the situation if

energy is recovered through recuperation or if

the vehicle is to coast.

For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed.

The assessment is done in various categories

and is displayed on the control display.

In vehicles with mild hybrid technology, the

power of recuperation is adaptive, which

causes the vehicle to decelerate to varying de-

grees when coasting.

This display will help you adjust your driving

style and save some fuel.

General information

The range of the vehicle can be extended by

adjusting your driving style.

General information

Various sensors analyze the current driving sit-

uation, e.g., the distance to the vehicle in front.

The current trip is analyzed.

Adaptive recuperation is available depending

on the equipment and national-market version.

This gain in range is displayed as a bonus

range in the instrument cluster and on the con-

trol display.

Functional requirements

The system active under the following condi-

tions:

Functional requirement

This function is available in ECO PRO driving

mode.

▷

Brake pedal not depressed.

Accelerator pedal not operated.

ECO PRO drive mode is activated.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is activated.

Calling up the efficiency evaluation

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Live Vehicle"

Additional information:

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The coasting mode is displayed in the Live Ve-

hicle menu as efficient coasting.

Activating/deactivating adaptive

recuperation

Adaptive recuperation is deactivated by acti-

vating SPORT driving mode.

Additional information:

Current driving condition, refer to page 149.

Adaptive recuperation is activated when

changing to another driving mode.

Exemplary driving situations

If you can travel a certain distance without any

foreseeable need to brake, it is beneficial to

coast.

Adaptive recuperation can only be used in se-

lector lever position D.

The following exemplary driving situations may

be suitable:

Display

Display in the instrument cluster

Adaptive recuperation can be displayed on the

instrument cluster.

▷

Rolling on a straight downhill route without

obstacles.

▷

Coasting on a distance without obstacles.

Additional information:

Avoid late or strong braking.

Power gauge, refer to page 141.

Functional requirements

Display on the control display

The adaptive recuperation can be displayed on

the control display.

▷

Selector lever position D is engaged.

Brake is not depressed.

Accelerator pedal is not operated.

Additional information:

Engine and transmission are at operating

temperature.

Current driving condition, refer to page 149.

The function is available in the speed

range from approx. 16 mph/25 km/h to

100 mph/160 km/h.

Engine off/coasting

Principle

Operation via shift paddles

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.

Principle

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the

Coasting mode can be influenced with the shift

paddles.

Vehicles with mild hybrid technology do not

consume fuel when coasting.

Activating/deactivating coasting via

shift paddles

Long press the right shift paddle to activate.

General information

An anticipatory driving style helps the driver

to use the function often and supports the effi-

cient effect of coasting.

To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.

System limits

Coasting cannot be used, or can only be used

to a limited extent, in the following situations:

Coasting is automatically adapted to the re-

spective driving situation.

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▷

While Active Cruise Control is active.

Sensors are defective, dirty, or covered.

Driving in the dynamic limit range and on

steep uphill or downhill grades.

▷

Battery charge status temporarily too low

or vehicle electrical system drawing exces-

sive current.

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