The power display shows the availability of brake energy recuperation and the engine braking effect (→ Power display).
Brake energy recuperation settings
Brake energy recuperation by the vehicle differs depending on the engaged position, selected driving profile and Eco Assistance
settings:
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the energy recovery level depends on the selected driving profile.
No recuperation takes place during vehicle operation in the Eco and Comfort driving profiles. Recuperation takes place during
vehicle operation in the Sport driving profile and on vehicles with the Traction driving profile.
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automatic recuperation. The energy recovery level is automatically selected by Eco
Assistance during vehicle operation (→ Eco assistance).
high recuperation.
The vehicle also performs brake energy recuperation when the brake pedal is pressed.
If there is a high level of brake energy recuperation, the brake lights on the vehicle can also light up.
Efficient driving style
In order to achieve the most efficient driving style possible, the vehicle should be driven in position in the Eco driving profile and with
activated Eco Assistance.
Driving down hills
When driving down hills, you should drive in gear selector position if possible.
Never allow the vehicle to roll down mountains or hills in the neutral position .
WARNING
High brake energy recuperation can cause loss of traction and skidding, particularly on slippery roads. This can cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
● Activate continuous high brake energy recuperation only if permitted by visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions, and if other
road users are not put at risk due to the deceleration behaviour of the vehicle and the driving style.
WARNING
The higher the charge level of the high-voltage battery, the lower the engine braking effect, to the point where no engine braking
effect may be generated at all. This can change the vehicle handling, which may lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
● Never fully charge the high-voltage battery at high altitudes, such as at the top of a pass, in order to permit use of a braking effect
by means of recuperation when driving downhill.
● Reduce your speed before driving down a steep gradient.
● Slow the vehicle using the vehicle brake when driving down a steep gradient.
● Please note that the load on the vehicle brakes is higher if there is no engine braking effect.
Brake support systems can stabilise the vehicle in critical driving or braking situations and help to increase driving safety. The driver is
responsible for driving safety →
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—Continue to brake with the necessary force when a brake support system is performing a control intervention.
—Steer the vehicle if necessary.
WARNING
Brake support systems is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operate only within the limits of the respective
system. Driving fast on icy, slippery or wet roads as well as driving too close to the vehicle in front can have an adverse effect on
vehicle stability and lead you to lose control over the vehicle. If you do not pay due attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious
or even fatal injuries.
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.
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