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When operating, depress the clutch

pedal completely. Do not use the

pedal as a foot rest.

When clutch slip is detected for a

specific time, the engine power will be

reduced. A warning is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre. Release

the clutch.

Manual transmission

Drive systems

Drive modes

Drive modes are selectable for PHEV,

MHEV and ICE vehicles.

PHEV

For PHEV, the following drive modes

are selectable:

Caution

●

AWD

Sport

Hybrid

Electric

It is not advisable to drive with the

hand resting on the selector lever.

Gear shift indication 3 81.

Stop-start system 3 176.

To engage the reverse gear on 6-

speed transmission, with the vehicle

stationary and engine at idle depress

the clutch pedal, pull the ring under

the selector lever and move the

selector lever quite to the left and

front.

Each drive mode corresponds to a

different vehicle setting.

If the gear does not engage, set the

selector lever to neutral, release the

clutch pedal and depress again. Then

repeat gear selection.

Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.

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To select the respective drive mode,

use the drive mode selector. The

selected drive mode is indicated in

the Driver Information Centre and in

the Info Display. Selecting a drive

mode is only possible if READY is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.

Hybrid

combustion engine, this is a normal

process. The engine oil evaporates

from the fuel while the engine is

operating.

To prevent dilution, the following

actions are recommended:

Hybrid mode focuses on optimising

the vehicle's fuel consumption.

Combustion engine and electric

engine operate together or in

alternation depending on driving

conditions and driving style.

●

Charge the high voltage battery

as often as possible via an

external power source.

Electric

Note

To maintain the engine oil quality the

combustion engine can run

independent of selected drive mode.

●

Prefer driving in electric mode.

Electric mode may not be available

if the outside temperature is not

within the range between 0 °C and

45 °C.

Make a trip in hybrid mode for

more than 45 minutes once each

month. Alternatively, make trip in

sport mode for at least 30

Hybrid system active 3 80.

AWD

In this mode, the vehicle is driven by

the electric engine only. Electric

mode is the default mode.

Electric propulsion is available for

speeds below 135 km/h.

The illumination of the LED below the

interior mirror indicates electric

operation of the vehicle. This LED is

visible from outside the vehicle.

minutes once each month.

The all-wheel drive mode improves

the grip of the vehicle. The vehicle is

driven by front and rear axle.

Depending on the driving situation

and the charge level of the high

voltage battery, the vehicle can be

driven 100% electrically.

If a message is displayed indicating

that the electric mode is not available

and automatic operation is in

progress, it is recommended to do the

following: Drive at least 100 km on a

motorway or 90 minutes continously.

All-wheel drive 3 197

MHEV and ICE vehicles

For MHEV and ICE vehicles, the

Sport

Engine oil dilution

following drive modes are selectable:

This mode combines the power of the

combustion engine and the electric

engine for a dynamic driving style.

If the internal combustion engine is

started frequently without reaching

the operating temperature, engine oil

will be diluted by fuel. For an internal

●

Normal

Sport

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Eco

Snow

Mud

Sport

Caution

This mode adapts the settings of

some vehicle systems to a sportier

driving style.

The vehicle is designed to drive

principally on-road, but it also

enables driving off-road

occasionally.

However, do not drive on terrain

where the vehicle could be

damaged due to obstacles, such

as stones among others and on

terrain with steep inclines and

poor grip.

Sand

Eco

Each drive mode corresponds to a

different vehicle setting.

This mode reduces energy

consumption by decreasing the

performance of heating and air

condiditioning.

Snow

This mode adapts to the grip

conditions encountered by each

wheel when starting.

Do not cross waters.

When advancing, the system

optimises wheel spin to guarantee the

best acceleration based on the

available traction. Recommended in

cases of deep snow and steep

inclines.

Caution

When driving off-road, sudden

motion and manoeuvres can

cause a collision or losing control.

To select the respective drive mode,

use the drive mode selector. The

selected drive mode is indicated in

the Driver Information Centre and in

the Info Display.

This mode is active up to a speed of

50 km/h.

Normal

This mode is calibrated for a low level

of wheel spin, based on the different

types of grip generally encountered in

normal day to day driving.

Everytime the ignition is switched off,

the system is automatically reset to

this mode.

Mud

This mode allows considerable wheel

spin at start-up for the wheel with the

least grip, this removes mud and re-

establishes traction.

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Simultaneously, the wheel with the

most grip is provided with the most

torque possible.

This mode is active up to a speed of

80 km/h.

Brakes

The brake system comprises two

independent brake circuits.

If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can

still be braked using the other brake

circuit. However, braking effect is

achieved only when the brake pedal

is depressed firmly. Considerably

more force is needed for this. The

braking distance is extended. Seek

the assistance of a workshop before

continuing the journey.

Sand

This mode allows considerable wheel

spin at start-up for the wheel with the

least grip, this removes mud and re-

establishes traction.

Simultaneously, the wheel with the

most grip is provided with the most

torque possible.

This mode is active up to a speed of

80 km/h.

All-wheel drive mode can be

activated using the driving mode

switch. Activation is shown in the

Driver Information Centre and the Info

Display.

Driver Information Centre 3 86.

Info Display 3 87.

When the engine is not running, the

support of the brake servo unit

disappears once the brake pedal has

been depressed once or twice.

Braking effect is not reduced, but

braking requires significantly greater

force. It is especially important to bear

this in mind when being towed.

All-wheel drive

The all-wheel drive system enhances

driving characteristics and stability,

and helps to achieve the best

possible driveability.

All-wheel drive is available for speeds

below 135 km/h.

Control indicator j 3 80.

In all-wheel drive mode, the front axle

is driven by the combustion engine or

the electric engine, the rear axle is

driven by a second electric engine.

Antilock brake system

Antilock brake system (ABS)

prevents the wheels from locking.

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