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Driving and operating
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Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the parking brake, pull
the lever up slightly, press the
release button and fully lower the
lever.
To reduce the operating forces of
the parking brake, depress the
foot brake at the same time.
Brake assist
If brake pedal is depressed quickly
and forcefully, maximum brake force
is automatically applied.
Operation of brake assist might
become apparent by a pulse in the
brake pedal and a greater resistance
when depressing the brake pedal.
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal as long as full braking is
required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when brake
pedal is released.
Hill start assist
The system helps prevent unintended
movement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline, brakes remain
on for further 2 seconds.
The brakes release automatically
when:
● the clutch pedal is released.
● the parking brake is applied.
● the engine is switched off.
● the engine stalls.
System limits
● The vehicle must be stationary,
the engine running and the brake
pedal depressed.
● The incline of the road must be
steeper than 5%.
● The selector lever must be set to
neutral or another than reverse
when standing uphill.
● The selector lever must be set to
reverse when standing downhill.
Fault
In the event of a fault,
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illuminates
and a warning message is displayed
in the Driver Information Centre
accompanied by a warning chime.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Regenerative braking
Regenerative braking generates
electrical energy resulting from
engine braking to charge the high
