turns to its initial position. Turning the switch
forward
once more switches back to D posi-
tion.
– Electronic parking brake
The drive wheels are locked mechanically.
Switch on only when the vehicle is
stationary
– Neutral
The electric drive is in the neutral position.
No force is transmitted to the wheels and the
braking effect of the electric drive is not
available.
– Reverse gear
Reverse gear is selected. May only be selec-
ted when the vehicle is
stationary
.
Driving down hills
Brake energy recuperation should be used if
possible when driving down hills → page 135.
Stopping and pulling away on uphill gradi-
ents
If you wish to stop the vehicle or pull away
when driving uphill you should use the Auto
Hold function → page 178.
When you stop the vehicle on an uphill gradi-
ent with a selected position, the vehicle must
always be prevented from rolling by depress-
ing the brake pedal or by applying the elec-
tronic parking brake. Release the brake pedal
only when you pull away.
WARNING
Selecting the wrong position can cause you
to lose control of the vehicle, which can
lead to accidents and serious injuries.
·
Never depress the accelerator when se-
lecting a position.
WARNING
Rapid acceleration can cause loss of trac-
tion and skidding, particularly on slippery
roads. This can cause you to lose control of
the vehicle, which can lead to accidents
and serious injuries.
·
Use fast acceleration only if visibility,
weather, road and traffic conditions per-
mit, and other road users are not put at
risk due to the deceleration behaviour of
the vehicle and driving style.
·
Always adjust your driving style in ac-
cordance with the flow of traffic.
·
When the TCS is switched off, the drive
wheels may spin, especially if the road
surface is wet, slippery or dirty. This may
result in you no longer being able to
steer or control the vehicle.
WARNING
If the vehicle is left unattended with the
vehicle’s drive system is active, it may lead
to accidents and serious injuries.
·
Never leave the vehicle unattended
when the vehicle’s drive system is ac-
tive.
·
Always switch off the ignition. The elec-
tronic parking brake is switched on auto-
matically.
·
When you park or leave the vehicle, al-
ways ensure that the electronic parking
brake is switched on.
·
When leaving the vehicle always ensure
that all doors, windows, the boot lid and
bonnet are completely closed and
locked.
·
If the vehicle’s drive system is activated
and the D/B or R position is selected, the
vehicle must be held with the foot
brake.
·
Never select reverse gear when the vehi-
cle is in motion.
NOTICE
·
If you stop the vehicle on a gradient, do
not attempt to stop it from rolling back by
depressing the accelerator when a gear
has been selected. Depress the brake ped-
al to avoid putting an unnecessary load on
the electric drive.
Selecting a position
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