“Eco Tip” messages on dash

[Ozi]

So, out of nowhere, today I’ve started getting “Eco Tip” messages pop up on the dash board of my 6.1. So far I’ve been reminded to look for the gear change prompt on the dash, and another about how to use the clutch when braking!

Assume it’s had an over the air software update from the VW mothership in an effort to help us all use less fuel. Anyone else started getting them? I’m almost tempted to start driving badly, just to see the full variety of messages available!!!

 

[Rids]

Yeah can be annoying, mine did it from new but I think they can be switched off…

 

[Rids]

On your “infotainment” go…
Menu - Vehicle - settings - instrument cluster - eco tips <<untick

Should sort it

 

[Stueyphoenix]

You've not had the "close your windows to reduce drag" one yet then?
I'm not averse to them really... It has brought it home to me that I dip the clutch a wee bit early when coasting to a stop.

 

[Bav]

You've not had the "close your windows to reduce drag" one yet then?
I'm not averse to them really... It has brought it home to me that I dip the clutch a wee bit early when coasting to a stop.

I'd be interested to hear what the eco tip is regarding coasting.

According to advanced driving techniques (specifically 'System'), when approaching any situation that requires you to change speed, you should attain the desired speed, either by braking or by accelerating, and then (and only then) engage the gear appropriate for the revised speed. Obviously, if you're planning to stop, the engine will start to labour at some point during deceleration, and it is at (or just before) this point that the clutch should be disengaged. In other words, you *should* coast (albeit under footbrake control).

Of course, the overriding consideration of advanced driving is car control and safety, not economy, but it would be interesting to know if/where the 2 conflict.

 

[Rids]

I'd be interested to hear what the eco tip is regarding coasting.

According to advanced driving techniques (specifically 'System'), when approaching any situation that requires you to change speed, you should attain the desired speed, either by braking or by accelerating, and then (and only then) engage the gear appropriate for the revised speed. Obviously, if you're planning to stop, the engine will start to labour at some point during deceleration, and it is at (or just before) this point that the clutch should be disengaged. In other words, you *should* coast (albeit under footbrake control).

Of course, the overriding consideration of advanced driving is car control and safety, not economy, but it would be interesting to know if/where the 2 conflict.

It basically says don’t depress the clutch (ie to change gear or stop) until below 1300rpm… we’ll that’s the number on my 150hp, I guess it might different on other engine variants.

 

[Bav]

It basically says don’t depress the clutch (ie to change gear or stop) until below 1300rpm… we’ll that’s the number on my 150hp, I guess it might different on other engine variants.

Cheers. I guess that advice doesn't necessarily conflict provided the engine isn't labouring at 1300rpm whilst in 5th/6th.

 

[Skyliner33]

I'd be interested to hear what the eco tip is regarding coasting.

According to advanced driving techniques (specifically 'System'), when approaching any situation that requires you to change speed, you should attain the desired speed, either by braking or by accelerating, and then (and only then) engage the gear appropriate for the revised speed. Obviously, if you're planning to stop, the engine will start to labour at some point during deceleration, and it is at (or just before) this point that the clutch should be disengaged. In other words, you *should* coast (albeit under footbrake control).

Of course, the overriding consideration of advanced driving is car control and safety, not economy, but it would be interesting to know if/where the 2 conflict.

Gears to go, brakes to slow

 

[Rids]

Gears to go, brakes to slow

But always be the right gear to go again?

 

[Skyliner33]

But always be the right gear to go again?

IPSGA

 

[Bav]

Give it a TUG