Anchorage points
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance, refer to
page 235, can have an influence on fuel con‐
sumption and on the environmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
use.
Fold the cover outward.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.
Mounting
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for raising and opening the glass sunroof*.
Close the windows and glass sunroof*
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
raises fuel consumption.
Loading
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
vehicle handling and steering response.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire inflation
pressure, refer to page 224, at least twice a
month and before starting on a long trip.
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Distribute the roof load uniformly.
The roof load should not be too large in area.
Always load the heaviest pieces on the bot‐
tom.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
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Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely.
Drive away without delay
Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the trunk lid.
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration
and braking maneuvers. Take corners gen‐
tly.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.
Look well ahead when driving
Saving fuel
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
General information
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle
driving ahead of you.
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces
fuel consumption.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
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