SMART 2014 fortwo, Руководство оператора

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ces the braking effect of the electric
motor.
In overrun or braking mode, the motor's
braking effect may therefore be reduced or
may not be present at all.
As a result of the reduced engine braking
effect, you may cause an accident and
injure yourself or others.
Compensate for the reduced engine braking
effect by pressing the brake pedal accord-
ingly, as required.
Using the steering wheel paddle shifters*,
you can increase or decrease the recuper-
ation in overrun phases. Recuperation
takes place when you release the acceler-
ator pedal. The electric motor will then be
used as a generator and energy will be
regained while driving. The regained
energy is stored in the high-voltage bat-
tery. High recuperation decelerates your
vehicle stronger.
In overrun phases, there are three levels of
recuperation:
R
no recuperation (level 0, coasting)
R
moderate recuperation (level 1)
R
high-level recuperation (level 2)
The amount of recuperation in overrun
mode is displayed in the power gauge
(
Y
page 81).
The set mode for recuperation is shown in
the recuperation display (
Y
page 84).
When you switch on the ignition, level 1 is
automatically preset.
:
Left steering wheel paddle shifter
(minus)
;
Right steering wheel paddle shifter
(plus)
X
Decrease recuperation: Pull left steer-
ing wheel paddle shifter : .
X
Increase recuperation: Pull right steer-
ing wheel paddle shifter ; .
Use the different levels 0 to 2 for condi-
tions as described below:
Level 0 Driving without frequent
breaking. No sharp bends on
the road ahead.
Maximum kinetic energy
remains for the vehicle.
Level 1 Normal driving, standard set-
ting.
Level 2 Sporty driving.
The break pedal has to be
depressed less often, as the
deceleration due to recuper-
ation is higher than in
level 1.
The energy efficiency is sub-
stantially higher than if the
vehicle is decelerated by
depressing the brake pedal.
At levels 1 and 2 the vehicle can be step-
lessly decelerated by depressing the brake
pedal.
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Controls.
* optional