Driving and operating
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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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