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Pedals

Fig. 107 In the footwell: pedals.

Accelerator pedal.

Brake pedal.

WARNING

Objects in the driver footwell can prevent the pedals from moving freely. This can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and increases the risk of serious

injuries.

Make sure all pedals can always be pressed without obstructions.

Always attach ﬂoor mats securely in the footwell.

Never place ﬂoor mats or other carpet over the installed ﬂoor mat.

Make sure no objects can enter the driver footwell while driving.

Remove any objects from the footwell when the vehicle is parked.

Wear shoes that give your feet good grip for operating the pedals.

WARNING

Always comply with the applicable driving regulations and speed limits and think ahead while driving. Evaluating driving situations correctly can make the

difference between safely reaching your destination and being involved in a collision with serious injuries.

Take regular breaks on long drives. You should take a break at least every two hours.

WARNING

Driving under the inﬂuence of alcohol, drugs, medication, and prescription narcotics can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.

Alcohol, drugs, medication, and prescription narcotics can considerably impair perception, reaction times, and driving safety, which can result in loss of

vehicle control.

NOTICE

It must always be possible to press the pedals with no obstructions. For example, if a brake circuit is malfunctioning, the brake pedal may need to travel farther

in order to stop the vehicle. In that case, the brake pedal would need to be pressed down father and more strongly than normal.

Eco tips

The correct driving style can help to

reduce consumption, pollution, and

wear on the engine, brakes, and tires.

The following tips will help you

conserve the environment and your

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money.

Fig. 108 Fuel consumption in mpg at two different ambient temperatures.

Anticipatory driving

An inconsistent driving style increases consumption. When the driver actively pays attention to trafﬁc, this can prevent frequent acceleration and braking

maneuvers. Maintaining enough distance to the vehicle driving ahead helps you to drive with better anticipation.

How to save energy when shifting gears

Early upshifting saves energy at an engine RPM of 2,000. Do not wait as long as possible to upshift gears and avoid high engine speeds.

Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Accelerate slowly and avoid using the kick-down function.

If possible, use the

driving mode.

Avoiding full acceleration

Excessively high speeds increase the rolling resistance and air resistance and with that, the power needed to move the vehicle. Never drive at the maximum vehicl

speed.

Reducing to idle speed

Start driving immediately at low speeds. When stationary for a long time, do not shift to idle, but rather stop the engine, for example when in a trafﬁc jam or at a

railroad crossing.

On vehicles with an activated start-stop system, the engine can turn off automatically when the vehicle is stopped and when stationary.

Refuel in moderation

A full fuel tank increases the vehicle weight. A fuel tank that is half to three-quarters full is best suited for city driving.

Avoid short trips

A cold engine has a very high consumption rate. The optimal operating temperature is only reached after several kilometers (miles). When outside temperatures are

very low, for example in winter, the consumption is much higher than average ﬁg. 108. Plan trips economically and combine short trips.

Have maintenance performed regularly

Regular maintenance is required for fuel-efﬁcient driving and increases the service life of the vehicle.

Checking tire pressures

Low tire pressures cause wear as well as increased rolling resistance of tires, and this increases consumption. Use tires with optimal rolling resistance.

Adapt the tire pressures to the load:

Follow the speciﬁcations on the tire pressure label ⇒ Tire pressure.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

Using synthetic engine oil

Full synthetic engine oils with a low viscosity reduce the frictional resistance in the engine and distribute signiﬁcantly better and faster when cold-starting the engine

Removing unnecessary weight

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Clearing out the luggage compartment, for example by removing empty crates or unneeded child restraints, can reduce consumption.

To keep the vehicle's air resistance as low as possible, remove attachments after use.

Saving energy

The alternator, which is powered by the engine, generates power for the electrical equipment, such as the climate control system, window heating, or ventilation.

Saving energy is simple, for example:

When temperatures are high, air out the vehicle before driving and drive short distances with the windows open. Then turn on the climate control system.

Turn off electrical equipment when it is no longer needed.

WARNING

Driving at high altitudes can reduce the engine power due to lower air density. Lower engine power can result in accidents, e.g. when overtaking. This can result

in serious injury or death.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and trafﬁc conditions.

WARNING

Always adapt your speed and remain a safe distance to vehicles driving ahead according to the visual, weather, road, and trafﬁc conditions.

NOTICE

Never let the vehicle roll down mountains or hills in the

neutral setting. The transmission is not lubricated when this happens and this can damage it.

An authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility can provide you with more information about correct maintenance and replacemen

parts that are particularly energy efﬁcient, such as new tires.

In driving situations when less power is required, the engine cylinders can deactivate automatically on vehicles with Active Cylinder Management (ACT),

depending on the vehicle equipment. While deactivated, no fuel will be injected into the respective cylinders, which reduces fuel consumption overall.

Think Blue. Trainer.

Fig. 109 In the Infotainment system: Think Blue. Trainer.

The Think Blue. Trainer. depends on the vehicle equipment and is not available in all vehicle models.

“Blue Score”:

The higher the displayed value is on a scale from 0 to 100, the more efﬁcient the driving style. A blue border symbolizes an efﬁcient and consistent driving style.

The border is gray when the driving style is inefﬁcient.

Tap the display to open the statistics from the last 30 driving minutes Since start.

Accelerating and braking:

When the speed is constant, the two arcs will be in the center section. When the vehicle accelerates or brakes, the arcs will move downward or upward.

Progress display:

The efﬁciency of driving behavior is displayed with the blue bars. The white bar saves a blue bar every ﬁve seconds.

The larger the bar, the more efﬁcient the driving style.

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