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Economical driving style
Tips for economical driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
Use driving mode ECO » page 157.
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▶ Use the mode of the automatic transmission to decelerate.
This will charge the high-voltage battery.
Avoid full acceleration and too high speeds.
Observe the prescribed tyre pressure » page 230.
Remove unnecessary ballast.
Remove the roof rack when it is not needed.
Switch on electric consumers only for as long as necessary.
Do not leave the windows open while driving.
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If no recuperation level is selected, the vehicle will move
without recuperation braking after releasing the accelerator
pedal.
Status display in the instrument cluster display
lights up - light recuperation
lights up - medium recuperation
lights up - strong recuperation
lights up - automatic recuperation
Towing a trailer
What you should be mindful of
The higher the charging status of the high-voltage battery,
the lower the power of the recuperation braking.
WARNING
The recuperation can also be done when pressing the brake
pedal.
When driving with a trailer, special care is required!
NOTICE
With frequent towing, the vehicle is excessively loaded so this
must also be checked between service intervals.
Troubleshooting
Recommendations for using a trailer
Recuperation error
Adjust the tyre pressure on the vehicle for full load.
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illuminates together with
Message regarding a recuperation fault
Do not exceed the maximum permissible total weight of the
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vehicle and the combination weight specified in the technical
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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