Avoid high engine speeds
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle in motion. Beginning with 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When accelerating, shift up before reaching high engine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into the highest applicable gear and drive with the engine speed as low as possible and at a constant speed.
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear.
The gear shift indicator of your vehicle indicates the most fuel efficient gear.
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Entering a town/city
1. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the displayed
town/city.
Town/City/Postal Code
2. Select letters, if necessary.
The list is narrowed down further with each
entry.
3. Move the ...
Speed limit
You can enter a speed, and a Check Control message will indicate when you reach
this speed. This enables you, for example, to receive warnings if you exceed a speed
limit in an urban area.
You ar ...
Automatic mode
The automatic engine start/stop function is operational
after each engine start.
The function is activated above a certain speed.
▷ Manual transmission: above 3 mph, approx.
5 km/h.
▷ ...