Saving fuel
DRIVING TIPS
Saving fuel
Vehicle features and options Using the hybrid system
efficiently
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
The vehicle's hybrid system runs automati-
cally. Through anticipatory driving, the hybrid
properties are efficiently used, i.e., fuel con-
sumption and energy recovery are optimized.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Optimizing energy recovery
Reducing fuel consumption
Types of energy recovery
Principle
Energy recovery is used to charge the high-
voltage battery. Energy recovery is important
for the supply of electrical components and
thus a prerequisite for fuel economy.
The vehicle contains advanced technologies
for the reduction of consumption and emission
values.
There are some actions you can take to
change your fuel consumption and environ-
mental impact:
Energy recovery is done in three stages when
coasting and braking:
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Low energy recovery: while coasting to a
halt without stepping on the brake.
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Select drive program "COMFORT".
Drive system, refer to page 135.
Select Drivelogic program D1.
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Maximum energy recovery: When pressing
the brake pedal with somewhat more force.
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Remove unnecessary cargo from the vehi-
cle.
Optimum energy recovery
Anticipatory driving and decelerating helps
with optimizing energy recovery.
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Remove add-on parts, e.g., a rear carrier,
after use.
As soon as the display shows the maximum
energy recovery, only depress the brake pedal
harder if required by the situation.
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Close the windows while driving.
Check the tire pressure regularly and in-
crease it as necessary.
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Shut off the engine if the vehicle is to re-
main stationary for a longer period.
Exemplary driving situations for fuel
economy
In many driving situations, the hybrid system
allows for a particularly efficient energy man-
agement.
Practice anticipatory driving and let the ve-
hicle coast more often.
Deactivate functions that are not required,
e.g., rear window heating.
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Stop-and-go traffic:
Have the vehicle serviced regularly.
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