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Things to remember when driving
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Things to remember when driving
full performance, are preset depending on the
system and take place automatically.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufacturing
circumstances when tires are brand-new; they
achieve their full traction potential after a break-in
time.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brake discs and brake pads only reach their full
effectiveness after approx. 300 miles/500 km.
Drive moderately during this break-in period.
Breaking-in period
General information
Moving parts need to begin working together
smoothly.
Following part replacement
Observe the break-in procedures again, if com‐
ponents mentioned above are replaced.
The following instructions will help you to ach‐
ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
Using eDRIVE efficiently
Safety information
Concept
Warning
eDRIVE operates automatically. Proactive driving
utilizes energy consumption and energy recovery
optimally. Energy recovery is used to charge the
high-voltage battery. Energy recovery is impor‐
tant for the supply of electrical components and
thus a prerequisite for a long range. Energy con‐
sumption and recovery depend very much,
among other things, on your driving style.
Due to new parts and components, safety and
driver assistance systems can react with a de‐
lay. There is a risk of accident. After installing
new parts or with a new vehicle, drive conser‐
vatively and intervene early if necessary. Ob‐
serve the break-in procedures of the respective
parts and components.
Range Extender
The full performance of the Range Extender is
available after a brief operating period and is only
minimally restricted during the run-in phase.
Optimizing driving style
Performance display
Your driving style can be optimized using the
performance display.
Control of the Range Extender during and after
the run-in phase, as well as the activation of the
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the high-voltage battery is fully charged. During
the idle period, connect the vehicle to a charg‐
ing station at a compatible charging location. If
necessary, the high-voltage battery will be
charged automatically. Make sure that charging
is carried out. Regularly check the charge state.
Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for longer
than four weeks with a charge state below ap‐
prox. 80 %.
The energy recovery occurs during coasting and
braking and is displayed in the performance dis‐
play by the accelerator pedal indicator.
General driving notes
The accelerator pedal indicator is within the
CHARGE range.
Closing the tailgate
Safety information
Efficient energy recovery:
▷ The accelerator pedal moves to the left within
the blue range of the CHARGE display, ar‐
row 1.
Warning
▷ The energy consumption while driving can be
optimized by efficient acceleration.
An open tailgate protrudes from the vehicle and
can endanger occupants and other traffic par‐
ticipants or damage the vehicle in the event of
an accident, braking or evasive maneuvers. In
addition, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle
interior. There is a risk of injury or risk of dam‐
age to property. Do not drive with the tailgate
open.
Efficient acceleration:
▷ The accelerator pedal moves to the right
within the blue range of the ePOWER display,
arrow 2.
▷ Use deceleration by coasting as often as pos‐
sible for energy recovery.
Discharge of the high-voltage battery
General information
Longer idle periods, refer to page 260, can re‐
duce the charge state of the high-voltage bat‐
tery.
Driving with the tailgate open
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:
▷ Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
▷ Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.
▷ Drive moderately.
Safety information
Ice on window glass
NOTICE
The high-voltage battery can be damaged if left
uncharged or with low charge for extended pe‐
riods. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Before storing
the vehicle for an extended period, ensure that
NOTICE
The window will be lowered slightly when pull‐
ing on the door handle. In the event of frost, the
window may freeze up and not be lowered.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
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other potential damage. When pulling on the
door handle, make sure that the window is low‐
ered. If necessary, remove snow and ice from
the window. Do not open the door with force.
Hydroplaning
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplaning.
It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of
contact between the tires and the road surface,
ultimately undermining your ability to steer and
brake the vehicle.
Hot exhaust gas system
Warning
High temperatures can occur underneath the
body, for instance caused by the exhaust gas
system, while driving. Contact with the exhaust
gas system can cause burns. There is a risk of
injury. Do not touch the hot exhaust gas sys‐
tem, including the exhaust pipe.
Driving through water
General information
When driving through water, follow the following:
▷ Deactivate Auto Start/Stop function.
▷ Drive through calm water only.
▷ Drive through water only if it is not deeper
than a maximum of 9.8 inches/25 cm.
Warning
▷ Drive through water no faster than walking
speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h.
If combustible materials, such as leaves or
grass, come in contact with hot parts of the ex‐
haust gas system, these materials can ignite.
There is a risk of fire and injuries. Do not re‐
move the heat shields installed and never apply
undercoating to them. Make sure that no com‐
bustible materials can come in contact with hot
vehicle parts in driving operation, idle or during
parking.
Safety information
NOTICE
When driving too quickly through too deep wa‐
ter, water can enter into the engine compart‐
ment, the electrical system or the transmission.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. When driving through
water, do not exceed the maximum indicated
water level and the maximum speed for driving
through water.
Mobile communication devices in the
vehicle
Warning
Vehicle electronics and mobile phones can in‐
fluence one another. There is radiation due to
the transmission operations of mobile phones.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to
property. If possible, in the car's interior use
only mobile phones with direct connections to
an exterior antenna in order to exclude mutual
interference and deflect the radiation from the
car's interior.
Braking safely
General information
The vehicle is equipped with an Antilock Braking
System ABS as a standard feature.
Perform an emergency stop in situations that re‐
quire such.
Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid any
obstacles with a minimum of steering effort.
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Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from the
hydraulic circuits indicate that the ABS is in its
active mode.
Warning
In idle state or with drive-ready state switched
off, safety-relevant functions, for instance en‐
gine braking effect, braking force boost and
steering assistance, are restricted or not availa‐
ble at all. There is a risk of accident. Do not
drive in idle state or with drive-ready state
switched off.
In certain situations, for instance when coasting,
the accelerator pedal can be used for decelerat‐
ing, refer to page 101.
In certain braking situations, the perforated brake
discs can emit functional noises. Functional
noises have no effect on the performance and
operational reliability of the brake.
In idle state or with drive-ready state switched
off, safety-relevant functions, for instance drive
system braking effect, braking force boost and
steering assistance, are restricted or not availa‐
ble at all. There is a risk of accident. Do not
drive in idle state or with drive-ready state
switched off.
Objects in the movement area around
pedals and floor area
Warning
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit the
pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in the
vehicle such that they are secured and cannot
enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor mats
that are suitable for the vehicle and can be
safely attached to the floor. Do not use loose
floor mats and do not layer several floor mats.
Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for
the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are se‐
curely fastened again after they were removed,
for instance for cleaning.
Brake disc corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination
on the brake pads are increased by the following
circumstances:
▷ Low mileage.
▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.
▷ Infrequent use of the brakes.
▷ Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning
agents.
Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a
pulsating effect on the brakes in their response -
generally this cannot be corrected.
Hills
General information
On downhill sections, use energy recovery if
possible to decelerate the vehicle.
Condensation water under the parked
vehicle
Safety information
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops and collects under‐
neath the vehicle.
Warning
Light but consistent brake pressure can lead to
high temperatures, brakes wearing out and
possibly even brake failure. There is a risk of
accident. Avoid placing excessive stress on the
brake system.
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Driving on racetracks
Warning
The vehicle is not designed for use in M Sport
or motor sport type competition. There is a risk
of accident. Do not use the vehicle for M Sport
or motor sport type competitions.
Higher mechanical and thermal loads during
racetrack operation lead to increased wear. Use
of the vehicle in M sport or motor sport type
competition is an improper use of the vehicle and
may affect your warranty coverage. See “New
Vehicle Limited Warranty” for more details.
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