STARTING AND DRIVING
3. Press the drive mode control or tap its
button in the center display to confirm the
selection.
Changing drive mode*
Select the drive mode that is adapted to the
current driving conditions.
Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode can help make driving more
fuel-efficient and eco-friendly.
> The selected drive mode is shown in
the instrument panel.
Use this mode to save fuel and promote eco-
friendly driving.
The drive mode is changed using the control
in the tunnel console.
Keep in mind that not all drive modes are
available in all situations.
When Eco mode is activated, the following
characteristics are modified:
Related information
Drive modes* (p. 403)
•
The automatic transmission's shifting
points.
•
•
•
Activating and deactivating Eco drive
mode using the function button (p. 408)
To change drive mode:
•
Engine control and accelerator pedal
response.
Eco Coast functionality is activated and
engine braking is disabled when the accel-
erator pedal is released at speeds
between 65 and 140 km/h
(40 and 87 mph).
Some of the climate system settings will
be reduced or switched off.
•
•
Information will be shown in the ECO
gauge in the instrument panel to help pro-
mote more eco-friendly and economical
driving.
1. Press the DRIVE MODE control.
> A pop-up menu will appear in the cen-
ter display.
Coast function Eco Coast
2. Roll the wheel upward or downward to
the desired drive mode.
Eco Coast essentially deactivates engine brak-
ing, allowing the vehicle's kinetic energy to be
used to roll greater distances. When the driver
releases the accelerator pedal, the transmis-
sion is automatically disengaged from the
engine. Engine speed is reduced to idling
speed to reduce fuel consumption.
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* Option/accessory. 405