Get Driving tips -> Driving economically Guide for Volkswagen Tayron SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

Adopting the correct driving style can reduce fuel consumption, pollution and wear-and-tear on the engine, brakes and tyres. The

following section lists a few tips for easing the strain on the environment and your bank account.

Fuel consumption in litres per 100 km at two different

outside temperatures.

Brake energy recuperation on vehicles with mild hybrid system

Energy can be recovered and stored when the vehicle is braked or decelerates.

If it is necessary to brake and coasting to a stop is not possible, the changeover from the accelerator to the brake pedal should take

place rapidly and uniformly. This makes it possible to use brake energy recuperation most efficiently. No fuel is consumed during this

process.

Using Eco Assistance

The Eco Assistance function helps the driver to drive with an anticipatory driving style and to save energy by providing situation-

dependent information (→ Eco assistance).

Use coasting

On vehicles with automatic gearbox and active coasting function, the vehicle rolls (“coasts”) almost without consuming any energy

(→ Automatic gearbox).

Reduce idling

Drive off immediately at low engine speeds. If you are stopped for a long period, do not allow the engine to idle but switch it off, e.g.

when in a traffic jam or at a railway crossing. In vehicles with an activated start/stop system, the engine can switch off automatically

when the vehicle is stopping and when the vehicle is stationary.

Do not overfill the fuel tank

Filling the fuel tank all the way to the top will increase the vehicle weight. A fuel tank that is half to three quarters full is sufficient for

urban journeys in particular.

Avoid short journeys

Engines consume a lot of fuel when cold. They do not reach optimum operating temperature until the vehicle has travelled a few

kilometres (miles). The fuel consumption is above average at very low ambient temperatures, e.g. in winter → Fig. 1. Plan your journeys

economically and combine several short trips.

Have your vehicle serviced on a regular basis

Regular maintenance is an essential prerequisite for economical driving and increases the service life of the vehicle.

Do not drive with unnecessary loads in the vehicle

You can reduce fuel consumption by clearing out the luggage compartment before setting off, for example by removing empty drink

crates or unused child seats.

In order to keep the drag coefficient of the vehicle as low as possible, remove attachments and add-on parts such as ski, bicycle or roof

carriers after use.

Save energy

The alternator powered by the engine generates electricity for convenience features, such as the air conditioning system, window

heating or ventilation system. Saving electrical energy is easy, for example:

—At high ambient temperatures, ventilate the car before starting a journey and drive a short distance with open window. Only then

switch on the air conditioning system.

—Switch off all convenience features that are not needed.

NOTICE

The gearbox is not lubricated if the vehicle rolls down mountains or hills in neutral position . The automatic gearbox could overheat

and be damaged.

● Do not allow the vehicle to roll in neutral position , particularly if the engine is switched off.

Your authorised Volkswagen repairer will gladly provide you with further information on correct maintenance and

replacement parts that are particularly energy-efficient, e.g. new tyres.

For good vehicle handling when driving a loaded vehicle, please observe the following:

—Stow all items of luggage securely .

—Accelerate particularly cautiously and carefully.

—Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.

—Brake earlier than in normal driving.

—If applicable, observe the information concerning the roof carrier (→ Roof carrier).

—If applicable, observe the information about driving with a trailer .

WARNING

Shifting loads can severely impair the vehicle’s stability and driving safety and lengthen the braking distance in the event of hard or

emergency braking. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Secure the load properly to prevent it from slipping.

● Use suitable lashing or securing straps when securing heavy objects.

● Securely engage the rear seat backrests and also the adjustable rear seats, if installed.

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