Inform yourself about other ways of protecting the environment. Think Blue. is the global
Volkswagen brand for sustainability and environmental friendliness.
Your Volkswagen dealership will gladly provide you with further information on correct
maintenance and replacement parts that are particularly energy-efficient, e.g. new tyres.
On vehicles with active cylinder management (ACT ), individual engine cylinders can be
deactivated in driving situations with a low power requirement. When a cylinder is deactivated, no
fuel is injected into that cylinder, which leads to an overall reduction in fuel consumption.
Think Blue. Trainer.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
⇒
Introduction
The Think Blue. Trainer analyses and
visualises your driving style and helps
you to drive more economically.
Fig. 117
In the Infotainment system: Think Blue. Trainer.
Key to
⇒
Fig. 117
:
Blue Score:The higher the displayed value on a scale from 0 to 100, the more efficient
your driving style. A blue border symbolises an efficient and constant driving style. A grey
border indicates an inefficient driving style.Touch the display to open the statistics of the last
30 driving minutes
Since start
.
Acceleration and braking:At a constant speed, two arcs appear in the central area. The
arcs move up and down during acceleration and braking.
History display:The efficiency of the driving style is indicated by the blue bars. The white
bar stores a blue bar approximately every 5 seconds.The larger the bar, the more efficient the
driving style has been.
Driving tips:
Think ahead when driving.
Gear-change indicator.
Adapt your
speed.
Economic driving style.
Fuel consumption:The display shows the average fuel consumption
Since start
in
l/100 km
. A blue border symbolises an efficient and constant driving style. A grey border
indicates an inefficient driving style.Touch the display to open the statistics of the last 30 driving
minutes
Since start
.
Tips for saving energy:Press the
Think Blue.
function button to access additional
tips.
Selecting Think Blue. Trainer.
• Depending on the equipment level, press the
button or function button in the
Infotainment system.
• Touch the
Vehicle
,
Selection
,
Think Blue. Trainer.
button.
Information on the brakes
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
⇒
Introduction
New brake pads
cannot generate the full braking effect during the first 200 to 300 km (124 to 186
miles) and must first be run in
⇒
. However, you can compensate for the slightly reduced braking
force by applying more pressure to the brake pedal.
During the run-in period, the braking
distance is longer when the brakes are depressed fully or during emergency braking
than
with that have been fully run in. In the run-in period, the brakes should not be depressed fully and
®
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. Operating the Infotainment
system can distract you from the road.
• Always drive carefully and responsibly.
WARNING
