Operating state of the vehicle
CONTROLS
Safety information
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
DANGER
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for example, due to
the following actions:
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is
insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can pene-
trate the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain
pollutants which are colorless and odorless.
In enclosed areas, exhaust gases can also
accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is a
danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and
ensure sufficient ventilation.
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Establishing standby.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-
erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-
mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-
hicle key with you when exiting and lock the
vehicle.
Warning
When driving in electric mode, pedestrians
and other road users might pay less attention
to the vehicle due to the lack of engine noise.
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-
erty damage. Adjust driving style to traffic
conditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate
Turning on the drive-ready state
1. Close the driver's door.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
Warning
Most of the indicator lights and warning
lights on the instrument cluster illuminate
for different lengths of time depending on
the duration of the system check.
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, and property damage. Before leaving
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
If the corresponding requirements are met,
electric drive-ready state can be used or the
combustion engine can be started.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
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Set the parking brake.
Electric drive-ready state
Automatic transmission: Make sure that
selector lever position P is engaged.
General information
The vehicle is ready for driving without starting
the combustion engine.
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
Functional requirements
Electric drive-ready state can be used if the
corresponding requirements for electric drive
are met.
Additional information:
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