Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in an accident in combination with:
▷ Safety belts.
▷ Head restraints.
▷ Airbags.
See also:
Energy recovery
The energy of motion of the vehicle
is converted to electrical energy
while coasting. The vehicle
battery is partially charged and
fuel consumption can be lowered. ...
Automatic climate control
1 Vent settings
2 Air volume
3 AUTO program
4 Interior temperature sensor — always keep
clear
5 Recirculated-air mode
6 Temperature
7 Defrosting windows and removing condensation
8 Cooling f ...
Switch off the engine during
longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Fuel savings are achieved after the vehicle is
switched off for only approx. 4 s ...