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Drive systems

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.

Optimises range and dynamic

performance. This mode is

automatically selected everytime the

vehicle is started.

Drive modes

Following drive modes are selectable:

●

Normal mode

Power mode

Eco mode

Power mode

Provides the same performance as

Normal mode, however, when the

vehicle is fully loaded.

Each drive mode corresponds to a

different vehicle setting.

Eco mode

Optimises energy consumption by

reducing the performance of heating

and air conditioning as well as

reducing the performance of the

electric engine.

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.

Antilock brake system

To select the respective drive mode,

use the shown toggle switch.

Antilock brake system (ABS)

prevents the wheels from locking.

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ABS starts to regulate brake pressure

as soon as a wheel shows a tendency

to lock. The vehicle remains

Fault

9 Warning

steerable, even during hard braking.

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.

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.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

9 Warning

Parking brake

Always apply parking brake firmly

without operating the release

button, and apply as firmly as

possible on a downhill or uphill

slope.

To release the parking brake, pull

the lever up slightly, press the

release button and fully lower the

lever.

9 Warning

After starting off, the system performs

a self-test which may be audible.

Before leaving the vehicle, make

sure the parking brake is applied.

Control indicator h illuminates

constantly when parking brake is

applied.

To reduce the operating forces of

the parking brake, depress the

foot brake at the same time.

Control indicator i 3 114.

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The electric parking brake can always

be activated, even if the ignition is off.

Do not operate electric parking brake

system too often without engine

running as this will discharge the

vehicle battery.

parking brake is activated. It is not

possible when switch j is pulled at

the same time.

Electric parking brake

Electric vehicles: Selecting R, D or B

and then 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.

Releasing

Switch on ignition. Keep brake pedal

depressed and then push switch j.

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.

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

Engaging R, D or M and then

depressing the accelerator pedal

releases the electric parking brake

automatically. This is only possible if

the automatic operation of the electric

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

Applying when vehicle is stationary

9 Warning

Pull switch m for a minimum of

1 second until control indicator m

illuminates constantly and electric

parking brake is applied 3 113.

The electric parking brake

operates automatically with

adequate force.

Before leaving the vehicle, check

the electric parking brake status.

Control indicator m 3 113.

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instrument cluster. In this case,

stability can only be provided by

repeatedly pulling and pushing the

switch j until the vehicle is

immobilised.

Automatic release:

5. Release the switch j.

●

Parking brake releases

automatically after moving off.

6. Depress the brake pedal and

keep it depressed.

●

j extinguishes in the

instrument cluster and a display

message pops up to confirm the

release.

7. Pull the switch j for 2 seconds.

The deactivation of the automatic

operation of the electric parking brake

is confirmed by o illuminating in the

instrument cluster 3 113. The electric

parking brake can only be applied and

released manually.

To reactivate the automatic

operation, repeat the steps described

above.

Automatic operation

Automatic operation includes

automatic application and automatic

release of the electric parking brake.

If the vehicle is equipped with an

automatic transmission and the brake

is not released automatically, make

sure the front doors are properly

closed.

Deactivation of the automatic

operation for non-electric vehicles

In certain situations such as very cold

weather or when being towed, it is

necessary to deactivate the

automatic operation of the electric

parking brake.

The electric parking brake can also be

applied or released manually by using

the switch j.

Automatic application:

Deactivation of the automatic

operation for electric vehicles

In certain situations such as very cold

weather, when being towed or using

an automatic car wash, it is necessary

to deactivate the automatic operation

of the electric parking brake.

The procedure for the deactivation of

the automatic operation of the electric

parking brake also deactivates the

automatic operation of the park

position P.

●

The electric parking brake is

automatically applied when the

vehicle is stationary and the

ignition is switched off.

●

j illuminates in the instrument

cluster and a display message

pops up to confirm the

application.

1. Start the engine.

2. If the parking brake is released,

apply the parking brake pulling the

switch j.

3. Take your foot off the brake pedal.

4. Press the switch j for at least

10 seconds and maximum

15 seconds.

Electric drive unit 3 169.

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1. With the vehicle stationary, the

engine running and READY

displayed in the instrument

cluster, depress the brake pedal

and shift into N.

Functionality check

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.

When the vehicle is not moving, the

electric parking brake might be

applied automatically. This is done to

check the system.

2. Within 5 seconds, depress the

brake pedal again and keep it

depressed.

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Hill start assist

Failure mode of electric parking brake

is indicated by a control indicator

k and by a vehicle message which

is displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.

The system helps prevent unintended

movement when driving away on

inclines.

3. Switch off the engine.

4. Move the selector forward or

backward.

When releasing the brake pedal after

stopping on an incline, brakes remain

on for further 2 seconds. The brakes

release automatically as soon as the

vehicle begins to accelerate.

5. Release the brake pedal.

6. Switch on the engine.

Vehicle messages 3 126.

Control indicator j flashes: electric

parking brake is not fully applied or

released. When continuously

flashing, release electric parking

brake and retry applying.

7. Depress the brake pedal and

keep it depressed.

8. Push the switch j.

9. Release the brake pedal.

10. Switch off the vehicle.

The deactivation of the automatic

operation of the electric parking brake

is confirmed by o illuminating in the

instrument cluster 3 113. The electric

parking brake can only be applied and

released manually.

Regenerative braking

9 Warning

Brake assist

If brake pedal is depressed quickly

and forcefully, maximum brake force

is automatically applied.

While using regenerative braking,

the brake lights do not illuminate.

If the succeeding traffic is to be

warned, depress the brake pedal.

Operation of brake assist might

become apparent by a pulse in the

brake pedal and a greater resistance

when depressing the brake pedal.

Regenerative braking generates

electrical energy resulting from

engine braking to charge the high

To reactivate the automatic

operation, repeat the steps described

above.

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