Think ahead when driving
Repeated acceleration and braking will increase fuel consumption. Keeping a close eye on the traffic can help to avoid frequent
acceleration and braking. Keeping your vehicle at a sufficient distance from the vehicle in front can help you to think ahead when
driving.
Avoid strong acceleration
The rolling and air resistance increase at excessively high speeds. This in turn increases the force needed to move the vehicle. Never
drive the vehicle at top speed.
Observe the correct tyre pressures
An inadequate tyre pressure does not just mean greater wear, but also increases the rolling resistance of the tyres and thus the fuel
consumption. Use tyres with optimised rolling resistance.
Adjust the tyre pressure according to the vehicle load:
— Observe the information on the tyre pressure sticker (→ Tyre pressure).
—Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator (→ Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator).
—Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (→ Tyre Pressure Monitoring System).
Driving the engine warm
Frequent short journeys can lead to foreign substances, e.g. condensation water, accumulating in the engine oil, which in turn can lead
to increased engine wear.
If the driving behaviour leads to an increased accumulation of foreign matter in the engine oil, a text message will appear in the
instrument cluster display. In this case, drive the engine warm until the operating temperature is reached and the message disappears.
At low outside temperatures, it may take longer for the engine to warm up and reach operating temperature. This is quite
normal, and no cause for concern.
Use low viscosity engine oils
Synthetic, low viscosity engine oils decrease frictional resistance in the engine and spread better and more quickly, especially for cold
starts.
WARNING
Lack of attention when driving in traffic can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
● Always observe the current traffic regulations and speed limits and think ahead when driving.
● When travelling long distances, stop and take a break regularly – at least around every 2 hours.
WARNING
Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics can severely impair perception, reaction times and driving safety. This could cause you to
lose control of the vehicle. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
● Do not drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medicines and narcotics.
WARNING
Driving at high speed and without a sufficient safety distance can lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
● Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
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