Drive away without delay

Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds.

This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its operating temperature.

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    Energy recovery
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    Example: dialing a phone number
    1. Briefly press the button on the steering wheel. 2. ›Dial number‹ The system says: »Please say the number« 3. E.g., ›123 456 790‹ The system says: »123 456 790. Continue? « 4. ›Dial‹ T ...