Driving And Operating
Leaving the vehicle ðpage93
Regenerative braking
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Fault
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illuminates on the cluster and a
display message pops up to confirm
the application.
Failure mode of electric parking brake is
indicated by the control indicator
by a message displayed on the cluster.
Control indicator of parking brake
flashes: electric parking brake is not fully
applied or released. When continuously
flashing, release electric parking brake
and try applying it again.
and
Warning
Automatic release
In the case of extreme 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 must be prepared to use the
brake pedal.
The automatic release of the electric
parking brake is inhibited as long as the
driver's door is open.
Parking brake releases automatically on
driving off.
Brake Assist
If the brake pedal is depressed quickly
and forcefully, maximum brake force is
automatically applied.
Operation of brake assist might become
apparent by a pulse in the brake
pedal and a greater resistance when
depressing the brake pedal.
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.
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extinguishes on the cluster and a
display message pops up to confirm the
release.
Warning
Deactivation of automatic operation
Depending on the engine braking force
the brake lights are illuminated.
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.
1. Start the engine.
2. If the parking brake is released, pull
BEV: Regenerative braking generates
electric energy resulting from engine
braking to charge the high voltage
battery.
Electric drive unit ðpage94
Hybrid 48 V vehicle: Regenerative
braking generates electric energy
resulting from engine braking to charge
the 48 V battery.
Automatic transmission Hybrid 48 V
ðpage95
to apply the parking brake.
Hill Start Assist
The system helps prevent unintended
movement when driving away on
inclines.
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.
3. Take your foot off the brake pedal.
4. Press
maximum 15 seconds.
for at least 10 seconds and
5. Release
.
6. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
7. Pull for two seconds.
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