Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive W245, Operator'S Manual

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recuperated electrical energy is stored in the
high-voltage battery. A higher energy recu-
peration level means that the vehicle is
braked more powerfully.
The various recuperation levels are shown in
the transmission position display once D has
been selected (
Y
page 129).
The following recuperation levels are availa-
ble in overrun mode:
R
no recuperation (D
+
, coasting mode)
R
moderate recuperation (D)
R
high recuperation (D
-
)
R
recuperation depending on the traffic sit-
uation (D AUTO , radar-based)
You can see the intensity of recuperation in
overrun mode by reading the recuperation
performance value shown in the power dis-
play (
Y
page 173).
The transmission shifts into recuperation
level D
AUTO
each time the ignition is switched
on.
:
Left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter -
;
Right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
+
X
To reduce recuperation: pull right-hand
steering wheel paddle shifter ; towards
you.
X
To increase recuperation: pull left-hand
steering wheel paddle shifter : towards
you.
The various different levels are to be used
under the following conditions:
D
+ Driving without much braking
and without the presence of
obstacles or sharp bends
The vehicle retains the maxi-
mum possible amount of kinetic
energy.
D
Normal driving (standard set-
ting)
D
-
Sporty driving
The brake pedal does not need
to be used as often because the
extent of the deceleration is
greater than in D.
Energy use when decelerating is
considerably higher than when
the vehicle is braked with the
brake pedal.
D
AUTO
(radar-
based)
The intensity of recuperation is
automatically adjusted to the
current traffic situation.
In levels D and D
-
, deceleration can be con-
trolled in an infinitely variable manner using
the accelerator pedal.
The braking performance of the electric
motor using recuperative braking is, in some
operating modes, either reduced or not effec-
tive:
R
when the condition of charge of the high-
voltage battery increases
R
if the high-voltage battery is not yet at a
normal operating temperature
R
when the vehicle is almost stationary
R
in transmission position N
R
during and after ESP stability control
Radar-based recuperation
i
Radar-based recuperation is not a dis-
tance control function and therefore can-
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Transmission
Drivi
ng
and
parking