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the vehicle speed is too low
R
the transmission is in position
k
or
i
Radar-based recuperation is switched off
when ECO mode is activated.
On-board computer with colour display:
the
symbol in the display indicates the
status of radar-based recuperation:
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lights up white: switched on, not
active
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lights up green: switched on, active
R
is not displayed: Active Brake Assist
is deactivated or the radar sensor is mal-
functioning
On-board computer with colour display:
radar-based recuperation is switched on and
off in the on-board computer (
Observe the notes on safe driving
Driving economically
Notes on economical driving
In order to save energy, a part of the kinetic
energy is recuperated and stored in the
high-voltage battery. When the driver relea-
ses the accelerator pedal, the vehicle decel-
erates.
In the following cases, the vehicle does not
decelerate, or only decelerates to a limited
extent, when the accelerator pedal is
released:
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the gear lever is in position
h
and the
vehicle is rolling backwards
R
the gear lever is in position
k
and the
vehicle is rolling forwards
On steep slopes, the vehicle may not be held
at all or only be held to a limited degree.
In the following cases recuperation is
restricted:
R
the high-voltage battery is full or too cold
R
the power electronics or engine has over-
heated
Recommendations for driving economically:
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accelerate moderately
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observe the power availability display
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drive with care
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use the air conditioning and the electrical
consumers sparingly
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have maintenance work carried out at the
specified service intervals
You can use ECO mode in order to save more
energy.
ECO mode has the following characteristics:
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reduced torque and significantly reduced
power. This supports a particularly effi-
cient, steady driving style. The speed is
reduced to approx. 110 km/h.
R
the performance of the air-conditioning
and heating systems is reduced.
R
the maximum available recuperation is
activated.
R
the vehicle accelerates more slowly.
R
the "radar-based recuperation" function
is switched off.
To increase acceleration when in ECO mode,
depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
Switching ECO mode on and off
X
Press button
:
.
If the energy-saving function is activated,
the
ECO
display is shown in the on-board
computer.
The energy-saving function is switched
off when the ignition is restarted.
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