Driving and operating
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As soon as the driven wheels starts to
spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
Regenerative braking
Ride control systems
9 Warning
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
In the case of extreme
Electronic Stability Control improves
driving stability when necessary,
regardless of the type of road surface
or tyre grip.
temperatures or if the high voltage
battery is almost fully charged, the
brake force of the engine braking
may be temporarily reduced. If the
braking force is not sufficient, the
driver has to be prepared to use
the brake pedal.
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer / oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the
wheels are braked individually.
Electronic Stability Control operates
in combination with the Traction
Control system. It prevents the driven
wheels from spinning.
The Traction Control system is a
component of the Electronic Stability
Control.
The Traction Control system
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the driven wheels from
spinning.
Electronic Stability Control and the
Traction Control system are
operational after each engine start as
soon as the control indicator J
extinguishes.
When Electronic Stability Control or
the Traction Control system operates,
J flashes.
When Electronic Stability Control or
the Traction Control system is not
operational, J illuminates
accompanied by a message in the
Driver Information Centre.
9 Warning
Depending on the engine braking
force the brake lights are
illuminated.
Regenerative braking generates
electrical energy resulting from
engine braking to charge the high
voltage battery.
Electric drive unit 3 134.
Automated transmission PHEV
3 136.
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