period when the charging connector is not plugged in. The stationary air conditioning will not start if the charge level
of the high-voltage battery is insufficient.
Noise when the stationary air conditioning is switched on
Operating noises when the stationary air conditioning is switched on are normal and not a sign of a malfunction.
Air conditioning block for the rear seats cannot be operated
The rear air conditioning block cannot be operated if is switched on (→ Temperature adjustment of the air
conditioning system).
Touch panels react differently than expected
Moisture, dirt and grease can impede the functioning of the touch panels.
1. Always keep touch panels clean and dry.
Functions of the electric drive
Power output of the electric drive
The maximum torque of the electric drive is available immediately when you depress the accelerator pedal.
Brake energy recuperation
When the vehicle brakes, electrical energy is generated by the electric drive and then stored in the high-voltage
battery (→ Brake energy recuperation). This will also occur to a certain extent when the vehicle is rolling to stop
when in overrun mode or travelling downhill.
The higher the charge level of the high-voltage battery, the lower the recuperation and thus the engine braking effect
effected. No brake energy recuperation occurs and therefore no engine braking effect is available once the high-
voltage battery is fully charged →
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Brake energy recuperation can be displayed in the instrument cluster or on the Infotainment system screen (→ Power
display).
Crawling function
The crawling function allows you to drive forwards or backwards slowly at a speed of around 5 km/h(around 3 mph)
without pressing the accelerator.
The crawling function is automatically active:
—If the vehicle’s drive system is activated and a position is selected.
Or: if reverse gear is switched on.
The crawling function is deactivated:
—if the driving mode selector is in position .
Or: if the electronic parking brake is switched on.
WARNING
An electric vehicle generates only very low levels of noise when stationary, driving or during operation. Other road
users, e.g. pedestrians and children, may therefore not hear the vehicle or hear it only with difficulty when driving in
traffic-calmed zones or when manoeuvring or reversing. This can result in serious injury and accidents.
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