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Vehicle features and options Adaptive recuperation

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Principle

Adaptive recuperation supports an anticipatory

and comfort-oriented driving style.

The system decides based on the situation

if and how much the energy is recovered

through recuperation or if the vehicle coasts.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Depending on the strength of the recupera-

tion, the vehicle is decelerated differently while

coasting.

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Principle

General information

Various sensors analyze the current driving sit-

uation, e.g., the distance to the vehicle in front.

The vehicle contains comprehensive technolo-

gies for reducing energy consumption and for

maximizing the range.

Adaptive recuperation is available depending

on the equipment and national-market version.

There are some actions you can take to in-

crease your range:

▷

Remove unnecessary cargo from the vehi-

cle.

Functional requirements

The system active under the following condi-

tions:

▷

Remove add-on parts, e.g., a rear carrier,

after use.

▷

Selector lever position D is engaged.

Brake pedal not depressed.

▷

Close the windows while driving.

Check the tire pressure regularly and in-

crease it as necessary.

Accelerator pedal not operated.

Dynamic Stability Control is activated.

▷

Use pre-conditioning before driving.

Anticipatory driving and letting the vehicle

coast more often.

Activating/deactivating adaptive

recuperation

Adaptive recuperation activates when all func-

tional requirements have been met.

▷

Deactivate functions that are not required,

e.g., rear window heating.

Have the vehicle serviced regularly.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, adaptive recuperation can be

deactivated/activated manually on the control

display.

Additional information:

Range, refer to page 163.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

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4. "Drivetrain and chassis"

5. "Energy recovery in D"

6. Select the desired setting.

General information

An anticipatory driving style helps the driver

to use the function often and supports the en-

ergy-saving effect of coasting.

Configuring the recuperation level

The recuperation level can be adjusted.

Additional information:

Coasting is automatically adapted to the re-

spective driving situation.

Depending on vehicle equipment, “coasting” is

displayed in the Live Vehicle menu as “Efficient

coasting”.

Driving in detail: eDRIVE, refer to page 139.

Additional information:

Display

Current driving condition, refer to page 170.

Display in the instrument cluster

Adaptive recuperation can be displayed on the

instrument cluster.

Exemplary driving situations

If you can travel a certain distance without any

foreseeable need to brake, it is beneficial to

coast.

Additional information:

Power gauge, refer to page 162.

The following exemplary driving situations may

be suitable:

Display on the control display

The adaptive recuperation can be displayed on

the control display.

▷

Rolling on a straight downhill route without

obstacles.

▷

Coasting on a distance without obstacles.

Additional information:

Avoid late or strong braking.

Current driving condition, refer to page 170.

Functional requirements

System limits

Adaptive recuperation cannot be used, or can

only be used to a limited extent, in the follow-

ing situations:

▷

Selector lever position D is engaged.

The brake has not been applied.

The accelerator pedal has not been

pressed.

▷

When Active Cruise Control is on.

▷

Dynamic Stability Control is activated.

If driver assistance system sensors are de-

fective, dirty, or covered.

System limits

Coasting cannot be used, or can only be used

to a limited extent, in the following situations:

Coasting

▷

While Active Cruise Control is active.

Principle

If driver assistance system sensors are de-

fective, dirty, or covered.

The electric drivetrain makes it possible to roll

without consuming energy. This driving condi-

tion is referred to as coasting.

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Resetting the settings

Efficient mode

1.

Press the button.

Principle

2. "EFFICIENT"

3. "Settings"

Efficient mode helps promote an efficient driv-

ing style.

In addition, the Efficiency Coach provides in-

structions, depending on the situation, to en-

sure an energy-efficient driving style.

4. "Reset settings"

Efficiency trainer

Overview

Principle

Button in the vehicle

The system provides assistance for an antici-

patory and comfort-oriented driving style. For

this purpose, map information and sensor data

is used to analyze the current driving situation

such as upcoming speed limits and vehicles

driving ahead. Based on this information, the

driver receives notices for an efficient driving

style early on. The efficiency of the driving style

is evaluated in the control display and shown

in three categories.

My Modes

General information

The system has different displays to support

the driver with an efficient driving style.

Selecting the driving mode

Functional requirements

▷

Selector lever position D or B is engaged.

1.

Press the button.

▷

Efficient mode is activated.

2. "Switch mode"

3. Select the driving mode.

Display

Configuring Efficient mode

Power gauge

When the Efficient mode is activated, the dis-

play changes to a special configuration.

1.

Press the button.

2. "EFFICIENT"

Depending on the equipment, some system

information can also be displayed in the Head-

up display.

3. "Settings"

4. Select the desired setting.

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In addition, a notice to coast in advance is dis-

played.

System limits

For example, the function is not available in

the following situations:

▷

While Active Cruise Control is active.

With trailer towing.

The efficient range of the power gauge is col-

ored blue. Additionally, the bonus range will be

displayed.

Efficiency evaluation

General information

The efficient range is adjusted depending on

the driving situation.

The efficiency of the driving style, e.g., acceler-

ation, is evaluated on the control display and

shown in three categories. The current trip is

analyzed.

If the power gauge moves within the blue

range, the current driving style is efficient. The

display will change to gray if the driving style is

inefficient.

Functional requirement

This function is available in Efficient mode.

Bonus range

A modified driving style helps

you extend your driving range.

Calling up the efficiency evaluation

1.

Apps menu

The range extension is dis-

played as the bonus range in

the instrument cluster.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Live Vehicle"

If the bonus range is shown in gray or is hid-

den, the current driving style is inefficient.

Additional information:

Live Vehicle, refer to page 152

The display turns blue as soon as all condi-

tions for energy-saving driving are met.

Display on the control display

The display of the efficiency analysis shows

the efficiency of the driving style.

The intervals for resetting the bonus range de-

pend on the settings of the trip data.

The more efficient the driving style, the larger

the bars of the evaluation categories.

Display in case of inefficient driving

style

In contrast, a reduced area will be displayed

with an inefficient driving style.

When driving above the efficient range,

an arrow will be displayed.

For instance, this is displayed for the

following situations:

▷

Excessive acceleration.

Excessive speed.

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Max Range

Principle

Depending on the national-market version, the

Max Range mode enables the range to be in-

creased through the following measures:

▷

The maximum speed is limited to

60 mph/90 km/h.

▷

The drive power will be reduced.

The comfort functions are restricted, e.g.,

air conditioning or seat heating are deacti-

vated.

With Max Range mode, the maximum range

can be increased by up to 20%.

Functional requirements

▷

The accelerator pedal is not depressed

fully.

▷

The Sport Boost function is deactivated.

The defrost function is deactivated.

Activating/deactivating Max Range

1.

Press the button.

2. "EFFICIENT"

3. "Activate maximum range" or "Deactivate

maximum range".

4. If necessary, "Activate maximum range"

System limits

▷

The achievable additional range depends

on the driving style and environmental con-

ditions.

▷

If visibility is limited, e.g., due to condensa-

tion on the windshield, it may be necessary

to disable Max Range mode in order to use

the climate control functions.

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