08 Starting and driving
The vehicle's speed is between approxi-
mately 40–85 mph (65–140 km/h). Always
observe posted speed limits
The engine and/or transmission have not
reached their normal operating tempera-
ture
This feature is primarily intended to be used
in driving situations where a decrease in
speed is expected, such as when approach-
ing an intersection or a traffic light.
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The gradient of a down-slope is less than
approximately 6%
The gear selector is moved from D to the
manual "S+/–" position
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Eco Coast enables proactive driving with as
little braking as possible.
The vehicle's speed is not within the
40–85 mph (65–140 km/h). interval
Deactivating Eco Coast
In certain situations, it may be advisable to
switch off the Eco Coast function, such as:
Combinations of On and Off
Depending on the driving situation, Eco can
be used in different ways to help reduce fuel
consumption:
Additional information and settings
When driving down steep hills, in order to
utilize engine braking
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Prior to passing another vehicle, in order
to do so as safely as possible
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With Eco activated: this enables Eco
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Coast, which allows the vehicle to roll
freely for as far as possible when the
driver releases the accelerator pedal (e.g.,
when approaching a traffic light or inter-
section).
Deactivating Eco Coast (and reactivating
engine braking) can be done in the following
ways:
Press the ECO button on the center con-
sole
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or
With Eco deactivated: engine braking
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Move the gear selector to the manual "S
+/–" position
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can be used when the vehicle will only
roll for a short distance (in heavy traffic,
etc.) or when driving down hills.
Change gears using the steering wheel
paddles*
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Other ECO-related settings can be made in
the vehicle's MY CAR menu. See My Car –
introduction (p. 76) for more information.
To help keep fuel consumption as low as
possible, Eco Coast should not be used in
traffic situations where the brakes have to be
used frequently.
Press the brake or accelerator pedal
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Eco Coast limitations
This function will not be available if:
Related information
Climate – general information (p. 125)
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Activating Eco Coast
Eco Coast is activated when the accelerator
pedal is released completely if:
Cruise control is activated
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Transmission – general information
(p. 252)
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The gradient of a down-slope is more
than approximately 6%
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Eco is activated
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The steering wheel paddles* are used to
manually change gears
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The gear selector is in D
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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