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Electric mode

engine as long as there is enough

electric energy in the high voltage

battery left.

Brakes

This mode allows 100% electric

driving.

Antilock brake system

The maximum speed is approx.

84 mph.

This mode is selected by default

when the vehicle is started. If the

conditions do not allow this mode, a

message is displayed and hybrid

mode is selected.

BEV

Antilock brake system (ABS)

prevents the wheels from locking.

The following drive modes are

selectable.

ABS starts to regulate brake pressure

as soon as a wheel shows a tendency

to lock. The vehicle remains

Normal mode

steerable, even during hard braking.

The settings in this mode are set by

default. Everytime the ignition is

switched on, this mode is selected.

ABS control is made apparent

through a pulse in the brake pedal

and the noise of the regulation

process.

For optimum braking, keep the brake

pedal fully depressed throughout the

braking process, despite the fact that

the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce

the pressure on the pedal.

When braking in an emergency, the

hazard warning flashers are switched

on automatically depending on the

force of deceleration. They are

switched off automatically the first

time you accelerate.

Hybrid mode

To optimise range, electric engine

power output is reduced.

This mode optimises the vehicle's fuel

consumption by simultaneous or

alternation operation of internal

combustion engine and electrical

engine depending on driving

conditions and driving style.

Sport mode

The settings in this mode allow more

dynamic driving. The vehicle's

dynamic parameters can be

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.

In this mode, driving 100% electrically

is possible if the charge level of the

high voltage battery is sufficient and

acceleration requirements are

modest.

This mode allows maximum electric

engine power output.

Eco mode

Sport mode

To optimise range, electric engine

power output is reduced and heating

is switched off.

This mode allows more dynamic

driving. Electric energy is used to

support the internal combustion

After starting off, the system performs

a self-test which may be audible.

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Control indicator j 3 80.

The electric parking brake can always

be activated, even if the ignition is off.

Parking brake

9 Warning

Do not operate electric parking brake

system too often without the engine

running as this will discharge the

vehicle battery.

Before leaving the vehicle, check

parking brake status. Control

indicator j illuminate constantly

when electric parking brake is

applied.

Control indicator i 3 81.

Releasing

Fault

Switch on ignition. Keep the brake

pedal depressed and then push the

switch j. If the control indicator j

extinguishes, the electric parking

brake is released.

9 Warning

If there is a fault in the ABS, the

wheels may be liable to lock due

to braking that is heavier than

normal. The advantages of ABS

are no longer available. During

hard braking, the vehicle can no

longer be steered and may

swerve.

Drive away function

Vehicles with manual transmission:

Depressing the clutch pedal and then

slightly releasing the clutch pedal and

slightly depressing the accelerator

pedal releases the electric parking

brake automatically. This is only

possible if the automatic operation of

the electric parking brake is activated.

It is not possible when switch j is

pulled at the same time.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

Applying when vehicle is

stationary

Pull the switch j. If the control

indicator j illuminates, the electric

parking brake is applied.

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Vehicles with automatic transmission:

Engaging R, D or M and then

the vehicle can only be maintained

with repeated short pulls of the switch

until the vehicle is immobilised.

●

Parking brake releases

automatically on driving off.

depressing the accelerator pedal

releases the electric parking brake

automatically. This is only possible if

the automatic operation of the electric

parking brake is activated. It is not

possible when switch j is pulled at

the same time.

●

j extinguishes in the Driver

Information Centre and a display

message pops up to confirm the

release.

Automatic operation

Automatic operation includes

automatic application and automatic

Deactivation of automatic operation

In certain situations, e.g. in extreme

cold weather conditions or when

towing, it may be necessary to

deactivate the automatic operation of

the electric parking brake.

release of the electric parking brake.

The electric parking brake can also be

applied or released manually by using

the switch j.

Braking when vehicle is moving

When the vehicle is moving and the

switch j is kept pulled, the electric

parking brake system will decelerate

the vehicle. As soon as the switch

j is released, braking will be

stopped.

The antilock brake system and the

Electronic Stability Control stabilise

the vehicle while the switch j is kept

pulled. If an error of the electric

parking brake occurs, a warning

message is displayed in the driver

information centre. If the antilock

brake system and the Electronic

Stability Control fail, one or both

indicators i and J illuminate in the

Driver Information Centre. In this

case, stability during deceleration of

Automatic application:

1. Start the engine.

●

The electric parking brake is

automatically applied when the

vehicle is stationary and the

ignition is switched off.

2. If the parking brake is released,

pull the switch j to apply the

parking brake.

●

j illuminates in the Driver

Information Centre and message

is displayed to confirm the

application.

3. Take your foot off the brake pedal.

4. Press the switch j for at least

ten seconds and maximum

15 seconds.

5. Release the switch j.

6. Depress and hold the brake

Automatic release:

Notice

The automatic release of the electric

parking brake is inhibited as long as

the driver's door is open.

pedal.

7. Pull the switch j for two

seconds.

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The deactivation of the automatic

operation is confirmed by the

illumination of o in the Driver

Information Centre. Now, the electric

parking brake can only be applied and

released manually.

To reactivate the automatic

operation, repeat the steps described

above.

The automatic operation can also be

deactivated temporarily, i.e. until the

next ignition cycle:

1. With the vehicle stationary and

the engine running, depress the

brake pedal and move the gear

selector to the neutral position.

Automatic transmission 3 138.

Manual transmission 3 141.

Maintain steady pressure on the

brake pedal as long as full braking is

required. Maximum brake force is

automatically reduced when brake

pedal is released.

Fault

Failure mode of electric parking brake

is indicated by a control indicator

k and by a message displayed in

the Driver Information Centre.

Hill start assist

The system helps prevent unintended

movement when driving away on

inclines.

Vehicle messages 3 89.

Control indicator j flashes: electric

parking brake is not fully applied or

released. When continuously

flashing, release electric parking

brake and retry applying.

When releasing the brake pedal after

stopping on an incline, brakes remain

on for further two seconds. The

brakes release automatically as soon

as the vehicle begins to accelerate.

The system is active if the following

conditions are met:

Brake assist

2. While depressing the brake pedal,

switch off the ignition.

If the brake pedal is depressed

quickly and forcefully, maximum

brake force is automatically applied.

●

vehicle stationary

brake pedal depressed

driver's door closed

3. Take your foot off the brake pedal

and switch on the ignition.

4. Depress and hold the brake pedal

and push the electric parking

brake to release it.

The operation of the brake assist

might become apparent by a pulse in

the brake pedal and a greater

resistance when depressing the

brake pedal.

5. Take your foot off the brake pedal

and switch off the ignition.

To revert to normal operation,

depress the brake pedal and switch

on the engine.

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