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      08-10-2014, 05:23 AM   #121
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Originally Posted by CatFlap View Post
This video shows the sailing function in action. I was driving at ~30mph in Eco-Pro mode, as I back off the throttle you'll see that the engine rpm drops to idle as the gearbox shifts automatically to neutral. The car continues to sail along at ~30 mph. Increasing the throttle causes the gearbox to re-select the appropriate gear again. Works really well, particularly on slight downhill gradients (obviously )

https://www.dropbox.com/s/pxu58fav5m...2008.34.11.mp4
Ok, this truly looks beneficial/awesome. Have you encountered any hiccups at all? So do I need to press the Cruise button to allow to work or is it automatic when you let go of the throttle at above 30mph exactly when Eco Pro is engaged? When/how does this get enabled? I just want to make sure I do this 100% correct as you have shown. Thank you, my friend!
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