168 Starting and driving › Towing a trailer
Remove the roof rack when it is not needed.
Switch on electric consumers only for as long as
necessary.
Consumption-friendly driving
There is a slight reduction in fuel consumption in the
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following situations.
cluster.
lights up in the instrument
Do not leave the windows open while driving.
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The active cylinder management has temporarily
deactivated some cylinders of the engine (applies
to certain engine types).
A vehicle with automatic transmission rolls in neu-
tral position.
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Display of evaluation in the infotainment screen
DriveGreen
Or:
DriveGreen
Towing a trailer
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
When driving with a trailer, special care is required!
NOTICE
With frequent towing, the vehicle is excessively loa-
ded so this must also be checked between service
intervals.
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B
Driving fluid display
When the driving is fluid, the display is located
near the green dot.
Recommendations for using a trailer
Adjust the tyre pressure on the vehicle for full load.
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Sheet
Do not exceed the maximum permissible total
weight of the vehicle and the combination weight
specified in the technical vehicle documentation
(e.g. in the vehicle registration documentation, in
the COC document) and on the type plate.
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The greener the leaf, the more economic the
driving style. Tapping the screen in the area of
the sheet displays tips for reducing fuel and en-
ergy consumption.
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D
Driving economy diagram
For trailer operation, consider the current load con-
dition of the vehicle as well as the distribution of
the load in the trailer. The coupled trailer increases
the rear axle load and can therefore reduce the
payload.
Adjust the headlight range of the headlights ac-
cording to the load status of the vehicle. The front
of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer is being
towed and the headlights may dazzle other road
users.
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Each bar indicates driving efficiency in 5 second
increments. The current bar is on the left. The
higher the green bars, the more economical the
driving style.
Points system (0-100)
The higher the indicated value, the more eco-
nomical the driving style. By tapping the screen
in the area of value D , a rating of the last 30 mi-
nutes of driving is displayed.
A speed of 100 km/h should not be exceeded.
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E
F
Average fuel consumption
Reduce the speed by releasing the accelerator
pedal as soon as a pendulum movement of the
trailer is noticeable. Never attempt to stop the
trailer from swaying by accelerating.
Tapping the screen in area of value E displays
the average fuel consumption over the past 30
minutes.
Information about the current driving style
If the traffic area behind the trailer can not be
viewed, install additional exterior mirrors.
Apply the brakes in good time. If the trailer is fitted
with a trailer brake, apply the brakes gently at first,
then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts result-
ing from the trailer wheels locking.
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Economical driving style
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The speed has a negative effect on fuel con-
sumption
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The ride is not smooth
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Recommended gear
Select a lower gear before descending to also use
the braking force of the engine.
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In Infotainment it is possible to display up to
three consumers that are currently making up the
largest share of fuel consumption.
Consumer comfort
Or:
Distribution of the load over the vehicle and trailer
combination
Secure heavy objects against slipping, as close to
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the trailer axle as possible.
Consumer comfort
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