Look well ahead when driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces fuel consumption.
See also:
Checking the coolant level
1. Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.
2. Turn the expansion tank cap counterclockwise
slightly to allow any accumulated pressure
to escape; then continue turning to
open.
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Dual-mass flywheel with centrifugal pendulum absorber
In all road speed ranges that are relevant in everyday driving, the engineers
have achieved reductions in engine speed which have noticeable benefits for fuel
consumption. For example when cruisin ...
Stowing cargo
Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as low
as possible, ideally directly behind the cargo
area separating wall.
Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of th ...