With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
The combustion engine is disconnected from the drivetrain and the vehicle continues to roll in neutral.
The transmission position
is displayed in green in the multifunction display.
Drive program E is selected.
The speed is within a suitable range.
The course of the road is suitable, e.g. no steep uphill or downhill gradients or tight bends.
There is no trailer coupled to the ball head of the trailer hitch, and no bicycle rack fitted.
You are no longer depressing the accelerator or brake pedal.
Glide mode can also be activated if you have selected the "Eco" setting for the drive (engine management) when in drive program I.
Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the conditions is no longer met.
Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC or Active Brake Assist: Glide mode is also deactivated depending on the traffic situation and the vehicle then switches to overrun mode. This further reduces fuel consumption.
Uphill gradient
Downhill gradient
Temperature
Height
Speed
Obstacle detection
Operating condition of the engine