Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
See also:
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 ...
Starting the engine
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the following
conditions:
► Automatic transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
When Automatic Hold is activated: press the ...
System limits
Check the traffic situation as
well
PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation.
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle
with your own ...