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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

energy is recovered through recuperation or if

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

the vehicle is to coast.

In vehicles with mild hybrid technology, the

power of recuperation is adaptive, which

causes the vehicle to decelerate to varying de-

Reducing fuel consumption

grees when coasting.

Principle

The vehicle contains advanced technologies

for the reduction of consumption and emission

values.

General information

Various sensors analyze the current driving sit-

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

There are some actions you can take to

change your fuel consumption and environ-

mental impact:

Adaptive recuperation is available depending

on the equipment and national-market version.

▷

Remove unnecessary cargo from the vehi-

cle.

Activating/deactivating adaptive

recuperation

Adaptive recuperation is deactivated by acti-

vating SPORT driving mode.

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

after use.

Close the windows and glass sunroof while

driving.

Adaptive recuperation is activated when

changing to another driving mode.

Check the tire pressure regularly and in-

crease it as necessary.

Adaptive recuperation can only be used in se-

lector lever position D.

Switch off the engine if the vehicle is to re-

main stationary for a longer period.

Display

Practice anticipatory driving and let the ve-

hicle coast more often.

Display in the instrument cluster

Adaptive recuperation can be displayed on the

instrument cluster.

Deactivate functions that are not required,

e.g., rear window heating.

Have the vehicle serviced regularly.

Additional information:

Power gauge, refer to page 156.

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Display on the control display

The adaptive recuperation can be displayed on

the control display.

Functional requirements

▷

Selector lever position D is engaged.

Brake is not depressed.

Additional information:

Accelerator pedal is not operated.

Current driving condition, refer to page 164.

Engine and transmission are at operating

temperature.

The function is available in the speed

range from approx. 16 mph/25 km/h to

100 mph/160 km/h.

Coasting

Principle

The drive system allows the vehicle to roll

freely with minimal deceleration in selector

lever position D. This driving condition is refer-

red to as coasting. This reduces fuel consump-

tion.

Operation via shift paddles

Principle

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the

Coasting mode can be influenced with the shift

paddles.

Vehicles with mild hybrid technology do not

consume fuel when coasting.

Activating/deactivating coasting via

shift paddles

Long press the right shift paddle to activate.

General information

An anticipatory driving style helps the driver

to use the function often and supports the effi-

cient effect of coasting.

To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.

Coasting is automatically adapted to the re-

spective driving situation.

System limits

Coasting cannot be used, or can only be used

to a limited extent, in the following situations:

The coasting mode is displayed in the Live Ve-

hicle menu as efficient coasting.

▷

While Active Cruise Control is active.

Sensors are defective, dirty, or covered.

Additional information:

Current driving condition, refer to page 164.

Driving in the dynamic limit range and on

steep uphill or downhill grades.

Exemplary driving situations

If you can travel a certain distance without any

foreseeable need to brake, it is beneficial to

coast.

▷

Battery charge status temporarily too low

or vehicle electrical system drawing exces-

sive current.

The following exemplary driving situations may

be suitable:

Driving modes for efficient

driving

▷

Rolling on a straight downhill route without

obstacles.

▷

Coasting on a distance without obstacles.

Principle

Avoid late or strong braking.

When certain prerequisites are met the engine

is automatically decoupled from the transmis-

sion in the D selector lever position. The ve-

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hicle continues traveling in Neutral to reduce

consumption. The D selector lever position re-

mains engaged.

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.

The achieved extended range is displayed in

the instrument cluster as bonus range.

General information

The system has different displays to support

the driver with an efficient driving style.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Functional requirements

▷

Selector lever position D is engaged.

▷

ECO PRO drive mode is activated.

Display

Power gauge

When ECO PRO driving mode is activated, the

display switches to a special configuration.

ECO PRO

Depending on the equipment, some system

information can also be displayed in the Head-

up display.

Configuring ECO PRO

Press the button.

2. Select the desired setting.

Resetting the settings

Press the button.

2. "Settings"

The efficient range of the power gauge is col-

ored blue. Additionally, the bonus range will be

displayed.

3. "Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD"

The efficient range is adjusted depending on

the driving situation.

Efficiency trainer

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.

Principle

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

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Bonus range

Functional requirement

This function is available in ECO PRO driving

mode.

A modified driving style helps

you extend your driving range.

The range extension is dis-

played as the bonus range in

the instrument cluster.

Calling up the efficiency evaluation

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

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

den, the current driving style is inefficient.

3. "Live Vehicle"

The display turns blue as soon as all condi-

tions for efficient driving are met.

Additional information:

Live Vehicle, refer to page 146

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 area that is displayed in color and the

faster the bonus range increases.

When driving above the efficient range,

an arrow will be displayed.

In contrast, a reduced area will be displayed

with an inefficient driving style.

For instance, this is displayed for the

following situations:

▷

Excessive acceleration.

Excessive speed.

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.

Efficiency evaluation

General information

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.

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