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Seite 154 Driving tips Increase range Increase range Check the tire inflation pressure General information regularly The vehicle contains comprehensive technolo‐ Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation gies for reducing the energy consumption and pressure at least twice a month and before for maximizing the range. starting on a long trip. The range depends on a number of different Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐ factors. sistance and thus raises energy consumption The implementation of certain measures, driv‐ and tire wear. ing style and regular maintenance can increase range and thereby also reduce the environ‐ mental impact. Standing air conditioning Run advance climate control, refer to page 133, in the vehicle during charging if pos‐ Remove unnecessary cargo sible before driving off. Additional weight reduces the range. Heating and cooling operations are very en‐ ergy intensive and substantially reduce the electric range. Remove attached parts following use Look well ahead when Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐ dynamics and increase the energy consump‐ driving tion. Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking. By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐ cle driving ahead of you. Close the windows and glass Driving smoothly and proactively reduces en‐ sunroof ergy consumption. Driving with the glass sunroof and windows Longer braking procedures result in more effi‐ open results in increased air resistance and cient charging of the high-voltage battery via thereby reduces the range. energy recovery from braking. Tires Use accelerator pedal for deceleration and coasting General information Tires can affect energy consumption in variousWhen approaching a red light, use accelerator ways, for instance energy consumption can bepedal for decelerating. influenced by tire size. For going downhill use coasting function; for this purpose, press accelerator pedal just enough that the vehicle rolls. 154 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15

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