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Driving and operating
Electric vehicle: To optimise range,
electric engine power output is
reduced and heating is switched off.
Normal mode
The settings in this mode are set by
default. Everytime the ignition is
switched on, this mode is selected.
Electric vehicle: To optimise range,
electric engine power output is
reduced.
Brakes
Antilock brake system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.
ABS starts to regulate brake pressure
as soon as a wheel shows a tendency
to lock. The vehicle remains
Sport mode
steerable, even during hard braking.
The settings in this mode allow more
dynamic driving. The vehicle's
dynamic parameters can be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Electric vehicle: This mode allows
maximum electric engine power
output.
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.
Eco mode
Reduces fuel consumption by
optimising the operation of the
heating and air conditioning and,
depending on version, the accelerator
pedal, the automatic transmission
and the gear shifting indicator.
After starting off, the system performs
a self-test which may be audible.
While coasting the vehicle, the engine
is idling with reduced engine brake.
