STARTING AND DRIVING
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ECO drive mode
The Eco drive mode optimizes the vehicle's driv-
ing characteristics for more fuel-efficient and
eco-friendly driving.
Use this mode to save fuel and promote eco-
friendly driving.
When ECO mode is activated, the following cha-
racteristics are modified:
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The automatic transmission's shifting points.
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Engine control and accelerator pedal
response.
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Eco Coast functionality is activated and
engine braking is disabled when the acceler-
ator pedal is released at speeds between
65 and 140 km/h (40 and 87 mph).
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Some of the climate system settings will be
reduced or switched off.
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The suspension's self-leveling function* will
lower ground clearance to help reduce wind
resistance.
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Information will be shown in the ECO gauge
in the instrument panel to help promote
more eco-friendly and economical driving.
Coast function Eco Coast
Eco Coast essentially deactivates engine braking,
allowing the vehicle's kinetic energy to be used
to roll greater distances. When the driver releases
the accelerator pedal, the transmission is auto-
matically disengaged from the engine. Engine
speed is reduced to idling speed to reduce fuel
consumption.
This function is most effective in driving situa-
tions where the vehicle can roll freely for a long
distance, e.g. on roads with slight downgrades or
when a decrease in speed is anticipated, such as
when approaching an area with a lower speed
limit.
Activating Eco Coast
The function is activated when the accelerator
pedal is fully released and the following condi-
tions are met:
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Eco drive mode is activated.
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The gear selector is in D.
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The vehicle's speed is approximately
65-140 km/h (40-87 mph).
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The gradient of the downgrade is less than
approximately 6%.
COASTING will be displayed in the instrument
panel when Eco Coast is being used.
Limitations
Eco Coast is not available if:
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The engine and/or transmission are not at
normal working temperatures.
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The gear selector is moved from D to manual
shifting mode.
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The vehicle's speed is not within the
65-140 km/h (40-87 mph) range.
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The gradient of the downgrade is more than
approximately 6%.
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The steering wheel paddles* are being used
for manual shifting.
Deactivating and turning off Eco Coast
In certain situations, it may be advisable to deac-
tivate or turn off Eco Coast so that engine brak-
ing can be used. These situations might include
driving down steep hills or before passing
another vehicle to help ensure this can be done
as safely as possible.
Deactivate Eco Coast by:
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Pressing the accelerator or brake pedal.
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Moving the gear selector to manual mode.
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Using the steering wheel paddles* to shift.
Turn off Eco Coast by:
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Switching drive mode* or switching off drive
mode Eco in Function view.
It is possible to roll short distances even without
Eco Coast in order to help conserve fuel. How-
ever, for the best fuel economy, Eco Coast should
be activated and used to roll longer distances.
Cruise control Eco Cruise
When cruise control is activated in the Eco drive
mode, the vehicle's acceleration and deceleration
will be slower than in other drive modes to help
further conserve fuel. Because of this, the vehi-
cle's actual speed may be slightly above or below
the set speed.