The drive system allows the vehicle to coast freely with minimal deceleration in selector lever position D. This driving condition is referred to as coasting. This reduces fuel consumption. An anticipatory driving style helps the driver use the coasting function often and enhances the consumption-reducing effect of coasting. Coasting is automatically adapted to the respective driving situation.
Exemplary driving situations: If you can travel a certain distance without any foreseeable need to brake, it is beneficial to coast. The following example driving situations may be suitable for coasting:
– Coasting on a straight downhill gradient with no obstacles.
– Coasting on a distance without obstacles.
Avoid late or strong braking.
