Activating the freewheel function
The car needs to reach a speed of 45 km/h (27 mph) or higher.
Release the accelerator pedal.
The engine switched is off and the car rolls freely.
Note
If the freewheel function is not activated, it may be blocked by the car's functions, such as the climate system, or by insufficient distance to vehicles ahead, for example.
Deactivating the freewheel function
Proceed with one of the following
- Depress the brake pedal.
- Depress the accelerator pedal.
- Change to manual gear mode.
The engine starts.
Note that a squealing sound can occur when starting the engine by depressing the brake pedal, this sound does not affect the car's functionality or performance.
Indication in the driver display
| Symbol | Specification |
|---|---|
 | White – the function is available. |
 | Green – the function is activated. |
 | Grey – the function is not available. |