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3.2.9 Travel modes
There are three travel modes stored in the sMMI – BOOST, TOUR and ECO.
In Eco mode the torque and therefore the maximum available motor power is automat-
ically reduced by about 40 %, thereby reducing power consumption. At the same time
the agility is also modified so that the drive responds better. The Eco travel mode is
particularly suited to tours in which the battery charge needs to last as long a distance
as possible.
In Tour mode, 75 % of the maximum motor torque is available. Performance and range are
both at a high level. Similarly in this mode the heat generation in the motor (see section
4 Thermal management) is moderate so that long, steep inclines can be accomplished
very well in Tour mode.
In Boost mode the full drive performance is accessed. It is suited to quick city travel,
including moving off powerfully at traffic lights. The full “Boost performance” is not
available all the time under certain circumstances. In difficult conditions, for example
steep ascents, the drive power may be reduced because of heat generation (see section 4
Thermal management). The range in Boost mode is also less than in the other modes.
To activate the required mode, in the start menu (see section 3.2.2), press button [2] on
the controller to move to the next sub menu. There, select “menu” and in the next selec-
tion screen that appears, select “travel mode”. This opens another window in which you
can activate the required mode. Once you have activated the mode, go back to the start
menu by pressing button [2] several times. The Eco and Sport travel modes can only be
selected when idle and not when travelling.
The parameters stored in the Boost, Tour and Eco modes can be adapted to
your travelling requirements. Contact your specialist dealer in this regard.
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