Starting & Operating
BEV: To optimise range, electric engine power
output and heating are reduced.
Avoid driving with an open load compartment,
otherwise exhaust gases could enter the
vehicle.
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sand mode
Snow mode
Fuel cell vehicle - limited power
This mode optimises wheel spin to guarantee
the best acceleration based on the available
traction.
If the charging level of the highvoltage battery
falls below 35%, the system switches to limited
power mode. Acceleration and maximum speed
are then limited.
Exhaust filter
Automatic cleaning process
This mode is active up to a speed of 80 km/h.
The exhaust filter system filters soot particles out
of the exhaust gases.
The start of saturation of the exhaust filter is
Mud mode
This mode allows considerable wheel spin at
start-up for the wheel with the least grip, this
removes mud and reestablishes traction.
Simultaneously, the wheel with the most grip is
provided with the most torque possible.
When advancing, the system optimises and
allows the usage of a higher wheel spin to
enable more propulsion.
Traction modes
indicated by the temporary illumination of
or
Caution
The vehicle is designed to drive principally
on-road, but it also enables driving off-road
occasionally.
However, do not drive on terrain where the
vehicle could be damaged due to obstacles,
such as stones among others and on terrain
with steep inclines and poor grip.
Do not cross waters.
, accompanied by a message in the Driver
Information Centre and a chime.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a vehicle speed
of at least 60 km/h until the control indicator
extinguishes.
This mode is active up to a speed of 60 km/h.
Sand mode
NOTE:
At start-up, this mode allows a small amount
of simultaneous wheel spin on the two drive
wheels, enabling the vehicle to advance and
reduce the risk of sinking.
When advancing, the system allows the usage of
a higher wheel spin to enable more propulsion.
This mode is active up to a speed of 60 km/h.
On a new vehicle, the first exhaust filter
regeneration operations may be accompanied
by a burning smell, which is normal. Following
prolonged operation of the vehicle at very low
speed or at idle, water vapour can be emitted at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does not affect
the behaviour of the vehicle or the environment.
Caution
When driving off-road, sudden motion and
manoeuvres can cause a collision or losing
control.
Caution
Cleaning process not possible
Engine exhaust
When selecting a traction mode, ensure
to select only the mode appropriate for the
terrain you are driving on.
If
or
stays on, accompanied by an audible
Danger
signal and a message, this indicates that the
exhaust filter additive level is too low.
The reservoir must be topped-up without delay.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous
carbon monoxide, which is colourless and
odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior of the
vehicle, open the windows.
Traction modes designed to optimise traction in
low-grip conditions (snow, mud and sand).
Traction modes allow to choose between three
modes by the toggle switch:
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the amount of
Have the cause of the fault rectified by a
workshop.
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snow mode
mud mode
harmful substances in the exhaust gases.
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