Engaging drive position D
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Depress the brake pedal and push the
DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first
point of resistance.
Function of flexible all-wheel distribution
The flexible all-wheel distribution means the
drive is always ideally distributed between the
two axles. Depending on the situation, only the
front axle or only the rear axle can be driven, or
the drive can be distributed continuously
between both axles.
This allows the maximum recurrent delay to be
achieved (
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page 149). The resulting recupera‐
tion increases the vehicle's range.
Together with ESP
®
and 4ETS, the flexible all-
wheel distribution improves the traction of your
vehicle whenever a driven wheel spins due to
insufficient traction.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, the flexible
all-wheel distribution can neither reduce the risk
of accident nor override the laws of physics. It
cannot take into account road, weather or traffic
conditions. The flexible all-wheel distribution is
only an aid. You are responsible especially for
maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time
and for staying in lane.
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In wintry road conditions, the maximum
effect of the flexible all-wheel distribution
can be achieved only if you use winter tyres
(M+S tyres), with snow chains if necessary.
Charging the high-voltage battery
Notes on charging the high-voltage battery
*
NOTE High-voltage battery damage due
to leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy
periods of time
Lithium-ion batteries experience a natural
self-discharge.
Exhaustive discharging can therefore occur if
the vehicle is idle for several months. This
can damage the high-voltage battery.
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To avoid damage, please observe the
following recommendations when han‐
dling the high-voltage battery.
*
NOTE Accelerated ageing of the high-
voltage battery
As a result of its basic characteristics, the
storage capacity of and the amount of energy
available from the high-voltage battery
decreases over the course of its life. There‐
fore, both the maximum electrical range that
can be achieved by the vehicle and its maxi‐
mum electrical output can be impaired.
The following factors can accelerate the age‐
ing of the high-voltage battery:
R
frequently fully charging (charge level
100%) the high-voltage battery, especially
when this process is not directly followed
by a journey
R
frequent rapid charging with direct cur‐
rent (mode 4)
R
leaving the vehicle non-operational for
long periods at high ambient tempera‐
tures
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To avoid accelerated ageing, please
observe the following recommendations
when handling the high-voltage battery.
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