Driving and operating
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Electric drive unit
The vehicle is equipped with an
electric drive unit that contains a 1-
gear transmission. The drive selector
is located on the centre console next
to the steering wheel.
D : drive mode
N : neutral
R : reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationary
Shifting
Shifting always starts from N and is
operated by pushing the respective
button. Once operated, the button of
the selected gear is illuminated.
The selected gear is indicated in rear
view mirror display.
Neutral N
In this position, the propulsion system
does not transfer torque to the
wheels. When the ignition has been
switched on, the drive selector is
always in mode N.
The electric drive unit will shift to N
automatically if the driver's door is
opened.
A message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre accompanied by a
warning chime.
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Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the parking brake is not
firmly applied. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
propulsion system is running, the
vehicle may move suddenly. You
or others can be injured. To be
sure the vehicle will not move,
even if the vehicle is on a level
surface, always apply the parking
brake and select N.
Reverse gear R
Use this gear to reverse.
To shift into and out of R:
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete
stop.
2. To shift into R, depress the brake
pedal and press R.
To shift out of R, depress the
brake pedal and shift into the
desired gear.