Mercedes-Benz EQS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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System limits
The braking effect of the electric motor during
recuperation in overrun mode may be reduced or
may not be available at all in the following situa-
tions:
R
when the high-voltage battery state of charge
increases
R
if the high-voltage battery is not yet at a nor-
mal operating temperature
In these cases, the desired deceleration will be
set by the brake control system.
▌ Manually setting recuperative deceleration
You can use the steering wheel paddle shifters to
manually adjust the intensity of recuperation in
overrun mode.
%
When the vehicle is started again,
h
will
automatically be set as the recuperation level.
The following recuperation levels are available:
R
h
Ã
Smart and anticipatory recuperation
with ECO Assist (
/
page 202)
R
hq
No recuperation: the vehicle will coast,
roll freely
R
h
Normal recuperation (standard setting)
R
h ±
Increased recuperation: increased
deceleration in overrun mode
#
To increase recuperation: briefly pull paddle
shifter 1 .
#
To reduce recuperation: briefly pull paddle
shifter 2 .
#
To select
h
Ã
: if
hq
has been selec-
ted, briefly pull paddle shifter
2
. Otherwise,
pull and hold paddle shifter 1 or 2 .
%
If
h
Ã
has been selected, briefly pulling
paddle shifter 2 again will reactivate
hq
.
The driver's display shows the currently selected
recuperation level next to the transmission posi-
tion display.
ECO Assist
▌ ECO Assist function
ECO Assist is only an aid. It is not a substitute for
you paying attention to your surroundings and
does not relieve you of your responsibility pertain-
ing to road traffic law. The driver is responsible for
202 Driving and parking