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Things to remember when driving

DRIVING TIPS

Things to remember when driving

Drive conservatively for the first

200 miles/300 km.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

Brake system

Brake disks and brake pads must be broken in

to avoid possible brake noise. Drive cautiously

for the first approx. 300 miles/500 km.

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.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Following part replacement

Observe the break-in procedures again if com-

ponents mentioned above are replaced.

Break-in procedures

General information

Moving parts need to work together smoothly.

Driving on poor roads

The following instructions will help you to ach-

ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.

Principle

Because of its greater ground clearance, the

vehicle can be driven on a variety of road types

and qualities.

During break-in, do not use the Launch Con-

trol.

All-wheel drive can help improve drive power.

Safety information

Warning

Due to new parts and components, safety

and driver assistance systems can react with

a delay. There is a risk of accident, injury, or

property damage. After installing new parts

or with a new vehicle, drive conservatively

and intervene early if necessary. Observe the

break-in procedures of the respective parts

and components.

NOTICE

Objects in unpaved areas, for instance

stones or branches, can damage the vehicle.

There is a risk of damage to property. Do not

drive on unpaved terrain.

When driving on poor roads

For your own safety, for the safety of passen-

gers and of the vehicle, note the following

points:

Drive system

Drive restrained for the first 300 miles/500 km

and avoid full load.

▷

Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before

driving.

Tires

▷

Do not take risks when driving.

Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur-

ing circumstances when tires are brand new.

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Adjust the speed to the road surface con-

ditions. The steeper and more uneven the

road, the slower the speed should be.

▷

Close all windows.

Greatly increase the blower output.

Drive moderately.

To ensure the best possible traction when

driving off, activate driving off support as

necessary.

Fasten the tailgate, e.g., with a tensioning

belt.

▷

Do not allow the vehicle body or underbody

to come into contact with the ground.

Attachment point for radio systems

When wheels continue to spin, depress the

accelerator pedal sufficiently so that driving

stability control systems can distribute the

driving power to the wheels.

After a trip on poor roads

After a trip on poor roads, check wheels and

tires for damage to maintain driving safety.

Clear heavy soiling from the body.

With climate comfort windshield: the marked

area is not covered with heat-reflective coat-

ing.

After the vehicle body or floor has come into

contact with the ground, have the vehicle

checked by an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.

The marked area can be used for the attach-

ment of radio systems, e.g.:

▷

Garage door opener.

General driving notes

Electronic fee collection devices.

Payment systems.

Closing the tailgate

Climate Comfort laminated glass

The vehicle laminated glass provides complete

protection against the harmful effects of ultra-

violet radiation on the skin.

Safety information

Warning

An open tailgate protrudes from the vehicle

and can endanger occupants and other road

users or damage the vehicle in the event of

an accident, braking or evasive maneuvers.

In addition, water may enter the vehicle inte-

rior. There is a risk of injury or risk of dam-

age to property. Do not drive with the tailgate

open.

In addition, Climate Comfort laminated glass

reduces heat radiation and prevents the inte-

rior from becoming too hot.

Mobile communications in the

vehicle

Warning

Vehicle electronics and mobile communica-

tion devices can influence one another. There

is radiation due to the transmission oper-

ations of mobile communication devices.

Driving with the tailgate open

If the vehicle still needs to be driven with the

tailgate open:

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There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to

property. If possible, only use mobile commu-

nication devices, e.g., mobile phones, when

connected directly to an external antenna or

Personal eSIM in order to prevent mutual in-

terference and to deflect radiation from the

vehicle interior.

Braking safely

General information

The vehicle is equipped with an Antilock Brak-

ing System as a standard feature.

Perform full braking when appropriate. To ach-

ieve the best possible braking assistance, do

not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal

during full braking. Steering is still responsive.

You can still avoid any obstacles with a mini-

mum of steering movement.

Aquaplaning

On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can

form between the tires and road surface.

Sounds from the hydraulic circuits indicate that

the Antilock Braking System is regulating.

This phenomenon is referred to as aquaplan-

ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete

loss of contact between the tires and the road

surface, ultimately undermining your ability to

steer and brake the vehicle.

Objects in the travel path of the pedals

Warning

Driving through water

Objects in the driver's footwell can limit the

pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.

There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in the

vehicle such that they are secured and can-

not enter into the driver's footwell. Use floor

mats that are suitable for the vehicle and

can be safely attached to the floor. Do not

use loose floor mats and do not layer several

floor mats. Make sure that there is sufficient

clearance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor

mats are securely fastened again after they

were removed, for instance for cleaning.

General information

When driving through water, follow the follow-

ing:

▷

Drive through calm water only.

Drive through water only up to a maximum

height of 9.8 inches/25 cm.

▷

Drive through water at a maximum of walk-

ing speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h.

Safety information

Pedal feel when driving off

NOTICE

After turning on drive-ready state from idle

state, the pedal may feel unusual, e.g., the

pedal travel path may feel short or long. After

the brake pedal has been fully released, the

pedal will feel as usual again.

When driving too quickly through deep wa-

ter, the water can penetrate under the hood,

into the electrical system or into the transmis-

sion. There is a risk of damage to property.

When driving through water, do not exceed

the maximum indicated water level and the

maximum speed for driving through water.

Driving in wet conditions

In case of wet roads, exposure to road salt or

in heavy rain, gently depress the brake pedal

every few kilometers.

Ensure that this action does not endanger

other road users.

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The heat generated while braking dries brake

disks and brake pads and protects them

against corrosion.

Corrosion buildup on the brake disks will cause

a pulsating effect on the brakes when braking

slowly - generally this cannot be corrected.

In this way the brake power will be available

when you need it.

Condensation water under the

parked vehicle

When using the automatic climate control, con-

densation water develops and collects under-

neath the vehicle.

Hills

General information

The braking effect of the drivetrain can be in-

fluenced through the energy recovery process.

Roof bars

Safety information

General information

Roof racks are available as optional accesso-

ries.

Warning

Light but constant pressure on the brake

pedal can lead to high temperatures, brake

wear, and even failure of the brake system.

There is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Avoid placing excessive stress on

the brake system.

Safety information

Warning

When driving with a roof load, e.g., roof bars,

the vehicle's center of gravity is higher. This

increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in crit-

ical driving situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, or property damage. Drive with

roof load only with activated Dynamic Stabil-

ity Control.

Warning

In Neutral or with drive-ready state switched

off, safety functions, for instance engine brak-

ing effect, braking assistance and steering

assistance, may be restricted or not availa-

ble. There is a risk of accident, injury, or prop-

erty damage. Do not attempt to drive in Neu-

tral or with drive-ready state switched off.

Roof strip with flaps

The mounting points are located in the roof

strip above the doors.

Brake disk corrosion

Corrosion on the brake disks and contamina-

tion on the brake pads are increased by the

following circumstances:

▷

Low mileage.

Extended stationary periods.

Infrequent use of the brakes.

Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning

agents.

Fold the cover outward.

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ranty Booklet for further information on war-

ranty matters.

Installation

Follow the assembly instructions for the roof

bars.

The vehicle manufacturer recommends using

special sport tires, e.g., high-performance tires.

Sport tires are designed for the specific re-

quirements of driving on the racetrack. For

more information on sport tires, contact an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Loading

Because luggage racks raise the vehicle's cen-

ter of gravity when loaded, they have a ma-

jor effect on vehicle handling and steering re-

sponse.

Before and after driving on a racetrack, have

the vehicle checked by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

When loading and driving, note the following:

▷

Do not exceed the approved roof/axle

weights and the approved gross vehicle

weight.

▷

Distribute the roof load uniformly.

The roof load should not extend past the

loading area.

▷

Always place the heaviest pieces on the

bottom.

Secure the roof luggage firmly, for instance

using luggage straps.

Do not let objects project into the swiveling

range of the tailgate.

Drive carefully. Do not drive off or brake

suddenly or take corners at speed.

Driving on racetracks

Warning

The vehicle is not designed for use in M Sport

or motorsport-like competition. There is a risk

of accident, injury, or property damage. Do

not use the vehicle for M Sport or motorsport-

like competitions.

Higher mechanical and thermal loads during

racetrack operation lead to increased wear.

Use of the vehicle in M Sport or motor sport

type competition is an improper use of the ve-

hicle and may affect your warranty coverage.

Please consult the New Vehicle Limited War-

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Increasing range

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.

Increasing the range

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.

Setting the recuperation level

The recuperation level can be adjusted.

Additional information:

▷

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

after use.

Driving in detail: eDRIVE, refer to page 126.

▷

Close the windows while driving.

Check the tire pressure regularly and in-

crease it as necessary.

Display

▷

Use pre-conditioning before driving.

Display in the instrument cluster

Adaptive recuperation can be displayed on the

instrument cluster.

Anticipatory driving and letting the vehicle

coast more often.

▷

Deactivate functions that are not required,

e.g., rear window heating.

Additional information:

Power gauge, refer to page 147.

Have the vehicle serviced regularly.

Display on the control display

Additional information:

The adaptive recuperation can be displayed on

the control display.

Range, refer to page 148.

Additional information:

Current driving condition, refer to page 155.

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Activating adaptive recuperation

Functional requirements

1.

Apps menu

▷

Selector lever position D is engaged.

2. "Vehicle"

Brake is not depressed.

3. "Driving settings"

Accelerator pedal is not operated.

4. "Drivetrain and chassis"

5. "Adaptive recuperation"

6. Select the desired setting.

System limits

Coasting cannot be used, or can only be used

to a limited extent, in the following situations:

▷

While Active Cruise Control is active.

Sensors are defective, dirty, or covered.

Coasting

Principle

Efficient mode

The electric drivetrain makes it possible to roll

without consuming energy. This driving condi-

tion is referred to as coasting.

Principle

Efficient mode helps promote an efficient driv-

ing style.

General information

An anticipatory driving style helps the driver

to use the function often and supports the en-

ergy-saving effect of coasting.

In addition, the efficiency trainer displays situa-

tion dependent notes to assist with an energy-

saving driving style.

Coasting is automatically adapted to the re-

spective driving situation.

Overview

The coasting mode is displayed in the Live Ve-

hicle menu as efficient coasting.

Button in the vehicle

Additional information:

Current driving condition, refer to page 155.

Exemplary driving situations

If you can travel a certain distance without any

foreseeable need to brake, it is beneficial to

coast.

The following exemplary driving situations may

be suitable:

My Modes

▷

Rolling on a straight downhill route without

obstacles.

▷

Coasting on a distance without obstacles.

Avoid late or strong braking.

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Selecting the driving mode

Functional requirements

▷

Selector lever position D or B is engaged.

▷

Efficient mode is activated.

1.

Press the button.

2. "Switch mode"

Display

3. Select the driving mode.

Power gauge

When the Efficient mode is activated, the dis-

play changes to a special configuration.

Configuring Efficient mode

1.

Press the button.

Depending on the equipment, some system

information can also be displayed in the Head-

up display.

2. "EFFICIENT"

3. "Settings"

4. Select the desired setting.

Resetting the settings

1.

Press the button.

2. "EFFICIENT"

3. "Settings"

4. "Reset settings"

The efficient range of the power gauge is col-

ored blue. Additionally, the bonus range will be

displayed.

Efficiency trainer

The efficient range is adjusted depending on

the driving situation.

Principle

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.

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.

Bonus range

A modified driving style helps

you extend your driving range.

The range extension is dis-

played as the bonus range in

the instrument cluster.

General information

The system has different displays to support

the driver with an efficient driving style.

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

den, the current driving style is inefficient.

The display turns blue as soon as all condi-

tions for energy-saving driving are met.

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The intervals for resetting the bonus range de-

pend on the settings of the trip data.

Display on the control display

The display of the efficiency analysis shows

the efficiency of the driving style.

Display in case of inefficient driving

style

The more efficient the driving style, the larger

the bars of the evaluation categories.

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:

Max Range

▷

Excessive acceleration.

Excessive speed.

Principle

Depending on the national-market version, the

Max Range mode enables the range to be in-

creased through the following measures:

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

played.

System limits

For example, the function is not available in

the following situations:

▷

The maximum speed is limited to

60 mph/90 km/h.

▷

The drive power will be reduced.

▷

While Active Cruise Control is active.

With trailer towing.

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%.

Efficiency evaluation

General information

Functional requirements

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.

▷

The accelerator pedal is not depressed

fully.

▷

The Sport Boost function is deactivated.

The defrost function is deactivated.

Functional requirement

This function is available in Efficient mode.

Activating/deactivating Max Range

Calling up the efficiency evaluation

1.

Press the button.

1.

Apps menu

2. "EFFICIENT"

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Activate maximum range" or "Deactivate

maximum range".

3. "Live Vehicle"

Additional information:

Live Vehicle, refer to page 137

4. If necessary, "Activate maximum range"

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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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