transmission MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 2017 Owners Manual

Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 26
Introduction .......................................... .2 6
Operation ............................................... 26
Introduction ......................................... 27
Protecting the environment .................. .2 7
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .2 7
Operator's Manual ................................. 28
Service and vehicle operation ............... .2 8
Operating safety .................................... 30
QR codes for the rescue card ............... .3 2
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 32
Information on copyright ....................... 34
At a glance ........................................... 35
Cockpit .................................................. 35
Instrument cluster ................................. 36
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 37
Center console ...................................... 38
Overhead control panel ........................ .4 1
Door control panel ................................. 42
Safety ................................................... 43
Panic alarm ............................................ 43
Occupant safety .................................... 43
Children in the vehicle ........................... 59
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 64
Driving safety systems ........................... 64
Protection against theft ........................ .7 6
Opening and closing ........................... 77
SmartKey ............................................... 77
Doors ..................................................... 83
Cargo compartment .............................. .8 4
Side windows ......................................... 90
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 93
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 98
Correct driver's seat position ................ 98
Seats ..................................................... 98
Steering wheel ..................................... 104 Mirrors ................................................. 106
Memory function ................................. 109
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 111
Exterior lighting ................................... 111
Interior lighting .................................... 115
Replacing bulbs ................................... 115
Windshield wipers ................................ 119
Climate control ................................. 123
Overview of climate control systems ... 123
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 124
Air vents .............................................. 129
Driving and parking .......................... 131
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 131
Driving ................................................. 131
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 139
Automatic transmission ....................... 141
Refueling ............................................. 148
Parking ................................................ 154
Driving tips .......................................... 157
Driving systems ................................... 162
Towing a trailer .................................... 202
On-board computer and displays .... 208
Important safety notes ........................ 208
Displays and operation ........................ 208
Menus and submenus ......................... 212
Display messages ................................ 227
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 256
Multimedia system ........................... 268
General notes ...................................... 268
Important safety notes ........................ 268
Function restrictions ............................ 268
Operating system ................................ 269
Stowage and features ...................... 278
Stowage areas ..................................... 278
Features .............................................. 2902
Contents

Airbag
Warning lamp ................................ .2 62
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 76
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 76
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 76
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 102
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 224
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 279
Ashtray ............................................... 292
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 19
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 20
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .3 10
Driving abroad ............................... 311
Hiding a service message .............. 310
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 311
Service message ............................ 310
Special service requirements ......... 311
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
Function .......................................... .7 6
Switching off the alarm .................... 76
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 221
Display message ............................ 244
Displaying level .............................. 192
Function/notes ............................. 191
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 239
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 311 Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 137
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 136
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 111
Automatic transmission
Accel erato r pedal position ............. 143
C
hanging gear ............................... 143
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 141
Display message ............................ 252
Double-clutch function .................. 143
Drive program ................................ 144
Drive program display .................... 142
Driving tips .................................... 143
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 139
Emergency running mode .............. 148
Engaging drive position .................. 142
Engaging neutral ............................ 142
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 141
Engaging reverse gear ................... 142
Engaging the park position ............ 141
Gearshift recommendation ............ 147
Gliding mode ................................. 144
Kickdown ....................................... 144
Manual shifting .............................. 145
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 224
Overview ........................................ 141
Permanent setting ......................... 146
Problem (malfunction) ................... 148
Pulling away ................................... 135
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 145
Trailer towing ................................. 144
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 142
Transmission positions .................. 143
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 148
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 371
B
Back button ....................................... 269
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 239 Index 5

DEF
Addin g .......................................... .1 51
Display message ............................ 243
Displaying level and range ............. 219
Filling capacity ............................... 367
Important safety notes .................. 367
Low outside temperatures ............. 367
Purity ............................................. 367
DEF ®
Additives ........................................ 367
Diagnostics connection ..................... .3 1
Diesel .................................................. 36 6
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .2 6
Introduction .................................... .2 6
Digital speedomete r ........................ .2 13
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 141
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 310
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 227
Driving systems ............................ .2 44
Engine ............................................ 240
General notes ................................ 227
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 227
Introduction ................................... 227
Lights ............................................. 239
Safety systems .............................. 228
SmartKey ....................................... 255
Tires ............................................... 250
Vehicle .......................................... .2 52
Distance recorder ............................ .2 12
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 265
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 68
Distance warning system
see COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS
DI STRONIC PL US
Acti
vating ....................................... 165
Activation conditions ..................... 165
Cruise control lever ....................... 165
Deactivating ................................... 169
Display message ............................ 247 Displays in the instrument cluster .. 168
Driving tips ................................... .1 69
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 166
Function/notes ............................ .1 64
Important safety notes .................. 164
Setting a speed .............................. 167
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 167
Stopping ........................................ 167
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ............................................... 169
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .8 4
Central locking/unlocking
(Sm artKey) ...................................... .7 7
Control panel .................................. .4 2
Display message ............................ 254
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from inside) ...................... 83
Drinking and driving ......................... 157
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 144
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 225
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 142
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 139
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 311
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 197
Driving on flooded roads .................. 161
Driving safety system
Crosswind Assist ............................. 73
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 65
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 69
BAS ( Bra ke Assist System) .............. 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 66
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 67
Distance warning function ............... 68 Index 9

EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 73
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 70
Important safety information ........... 65
Overview .......................................... 64
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 73
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving system
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 172
AMG sports suspension based on
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 174
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 187
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 197
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 200
Active Parking Assist ..................... 178
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 191
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 193
Cruise control ................................ 162
Display message ............................ 244
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 164
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 169
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 197
HOLD function ............................... 171
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 195
Lane Tracking package .................. 193
PARKTRONIC ................................. 175
Rear view camera .......................... 182
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 192
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Brakes ........................................... 159
Break-in period .............................. 131
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 169
Downhill gradient ........................... 159
Drinking and driving ....................... 157
Driving in winter ............................. 161
Driving on flooded roads ................ 161
Driving on wet roads ...................... 161
Exhaust check ............................... 158
Fuel ................................................ 157
General .......................................... 157
Hydroplaning ................................. 161
Icy road surfaces ........................... 161
Important safety notes .................. 131 Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 160
Snow cha ins .................................. 338
Su bjecting brakes to a load ........... 160
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 131
Towing a trailer .............................. 203
Wet road surface ........................... 160
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 217
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 139
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control) ............................. 124
E EASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes ............................. 105
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 105
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ................................ 73
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 158
On-board computer ....................... 213
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 137
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 136
Deactivating/activating ................. 137
General information ....................... 136
Important safety notes .................. 136
Introduction ................................... 136
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 55
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 8910
Index

PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) .............................. .5 7
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Rear view camera .......................... 182
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 192
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 227
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 315
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) ............................................. .2 75
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 276
Frequencies ................................... 362
Installation ..................................... 362
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218
Transmission output (maximum) .... 362
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) .......................................... .7 9
MOExtended tires .............................. 321
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 360
Mounting a new wheel ................... 359
Preparing the vehicle .................... .3 57
Raising the vehicle ......................... 357
Removing a wheel .......................... 359
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 357
MP3
Operation ....................................... 217
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 68
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .2 10
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 209
Overview .......................................... 37
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ..................... .2 69 Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .............. ................................... .2 68
N Navigation
Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 214
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 214
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 68
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 131
O Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 54
Operation ......................................... 51
System self-test ............................... 53
Occupant safety
Air bags .......................................... .4 8
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 43
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 43
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 57
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 44
Seat belt .......................................... 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 54
Operation ......................................... 51
System self-test ............................... 53
Odometer ........................................... 212 Index 15

Function/notes ............................. 175
Important safety notes .................. 175
Problem (malfunction) ................... 178
Range of the sensors ..................... 176
Warning display ............................. 177
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 237
Indicator lamps ................................ 44
Problems (malfunction) .................. 237
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 128
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Setting the perfume intensity
(multimedia system) ...................... 272
Vial ................................................ 128
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 64
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 317
Power washers .................................. 313
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 234
Operation ......................................... 57
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 221
Display message ............................ 234
Function/notes ................................ 73
Important safety notes .................... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 265
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 58
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 76
Immobilizer ...................................... 76
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 27
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 135
General notes ................................ 135
Hill start assist ............................... 136
Trailer ............................................ 135 Q QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 32
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 271
R RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 225
Radar sensor system
Display message ............................ 235
Radiator cover ................................... 307
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 216
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 95
Reading lamp ..................................... 115
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 130
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 239
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 283
Rear seat backrest
Display message ............................ 254
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 254
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 184
Cleaning instructions ..................... 316
Coupling up a trailer function ........ 186
Display in the multimedia system .. 183
General notes ................................ 182 Index 17

Important safety guidelines ............ .4 5
Introduction .................................... .4 4
Releasin g ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47
Seats
Adjusting (AMG Performance
Seat) .............................................. 102
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 100
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 102
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 100
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 110
Cleaning the cover ......................... 317
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 281
Important safety notes .................... 98
Seat heating .................................. 102
Seat heating problem .................... 104
Seat ventilation .............................. 103
Seat ventilation problem ................ 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 109
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 284
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 317
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 315
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 219
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 368
Coolant (engine) ............................ 368
DEF special additives ..................... 367
Engine oil ....................................... 367
Fuel ................................................ 364
Important safety notes .................. 364
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 369
Washer fluid ................................... 369
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268 Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 223
On-board computer ....................... 220
SE TUP ( on-board computer,
Me
rcedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 225
Side impact air bag ............................. 50
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 239
Side running board
Cleaning ......................................... 315
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 314
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Convenience opening feature .......... 91
Important safety information ........... 90
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
Resetting ......................................... 92
Reversing feature ............................. 90
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Ski and snowboard bag .................... 280
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 93
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 80
Changing the programming ............. 79
Checking the battery ....................... 80
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Convenience opening feature .......... 91
Display message ............................ 255
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 77
Important safety notes .................... 77
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 79
Loss ................................................. 81
Mechanical key ................................ 79
Overview .......................................... 77
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 132 Index 19

SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 30
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................ .1 28
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 276
T Tachometer ........................................ 209
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 239
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 253
Emergency unlocking ....................... 89
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ..................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 84
Limiting the opening angle ............... 89
Obstruction detection ...................... 85
Opening dimensions ...................... 370
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 88
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 85
Reversing feature ............................. 85
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 364
Drawbar load (maximum) ............... 371
Information .................................... 362
Trailer loads ................................... 371
Vehicle data ................................... 370
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 218
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 275
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 275
Display message ............................ 254
Introduction ................................... 218
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218
Number from the phone book ........ 218
Redialing ........................................ 219
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 218 see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 276
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 209
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 224
Outside temperature ...................... 209
Setting (climate control) ................ 126
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 224
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 225
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 343
C h ecking manually ........................ 342
Display message ............................ 250
Maximum ....................................... 342
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 324
Notes ............................................. 341
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 324
Recommended ............................... 339
Using the TIREFIT kit ...................... 323
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 342
Important safety notes .................. 342
Restarting ...................................... 343
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 345
Function/notes ............................. 343
General notes ................................ 343
Important safety notes .................. 344
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 346
Restarting ...................................... 345
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Warning message .......................... 345
Tire pressure sensors
Display message ............................ 251
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 320
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 322
Storage location ............................ 320
Tire pressure not reached .............. 324
Tire pressure reached .................... 324 Index 21

Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 333
Important safety notes .................. 330
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 371
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 316
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 204
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 206
Driving tips .................................... 203
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 73
Important safety notes .................. 202
Installing the ball coupling ............. 204
Lights display message .................. 239
Power supply ................................. 206
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 135
Removing the ball coupling ............ 206
Trailer loads ................................... 371
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 330
Installing the towing eye ................ 331
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 333
Removing the towing eye ............... 332
Transporting the vehicle ................ 332
With both axles on the ground ....... 332
Towing eye ......................................... 320
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 268
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ............................. 192
Important safety notes .................. 193
Instrument cluster display ............. 193
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 206
Trailer towing
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 202
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 195
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 206
Transfer case ..................................... 148
Transmission
Display message ............................ 253
see Automatic transmission Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehi cles) ............... 224
Tran
smission position display ......... 142
Transporting the vehicle .................. 332
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 317
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 213
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 212
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 214
Trunk
see Cargo compartment
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 370
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 239
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 117
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 362
Installation ..................................... 362
Transmission output (maximum) .... 362
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 83
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 276
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 291
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 31
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 252
Electronics ..................................... 362
Equipment ....................................... 28
Individual settings .......................... 220
Limited Warranty ............................. 32
Loading .......................................... 346 Index 23

Protecting the environment
General notes
H Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors: R
operating conditions of your vehicle R
your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions: R
avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption. R
always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct. R
do not carry any unnecessary weight. R
remove roof racks once you no longer need
them. R
a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals. R
always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style: R
do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine. R
do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary. R
drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. R
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to