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stance into a vehicle wash, heed the information
regarding washing in automatic vehicle washes,
refer to page 234.
Standby state off
Press the Start/Stop button again without step‐
ping on the brake.
All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go
out.
Drive-ready state in detail
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off standby state and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Concept
The following are the different drive-ready state
variants:
Standby state is switched off automatically in the
following situations while the vehicle is stationary
and the engine is off:
▷ Electric drive-ready state, refer to page 95.
The vehicle is powered by the electric motor.
▷ When locking the vehicle, even if the low
beams are switched on.
▷ Starting of combustion engine, refer to
page 95.
▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged com‐
pletely, so that drive-ready state is main‐
tained. This function is only available when
the low beams are switched off.
The vehicle is powered by the combustion
engine.
Safety information
▷ When opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the
low beams are switched off.
Warning
▷ While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled
with driver's door open and low beams off.
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
▷ When the doors are opened if there is no
other person sitting in the front seats.
The low beams switch to parking lights after ap‐
prox. 15 minutes of no use.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐
gaged when standby state is switched off. In or‐
der for the vehicle to be able to roll, for instance
into a vehicle wash, heed the information regard‐
ing washing in automatic vehicle washes, refer to
page 234.
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
Drive-ready state
When drive-ready state is activated, the vehicle is
operational. Activated drive-ready state is the
equivalent of a running engine in conventional
vehicles. Deactivated drive-ready state is equiva‐
lent to switching the engine off.
Warning
When driving in electric mode, pedestrians and
other traffic might pay less attention to the ve‐
hicle due to the lack of engine noise. There is a
risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐
gaged when drive-ready state is switched off. In
order for the vehicle to be able to roll, for in‐
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conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
Functional requirements
Electric drive-ready state is possible, if the pre‐
requisites for electric driving, ePOWER, are fulfil‐
led.
Display on the Start/Stop button
General information
Display
READY indicates drive-ready
state.
Drive-ready state is also displayed
through light indicators on the
Start/Stop button.
Combustion engine start
Safety information
Lighting pulses orange
▷ After unlocking and opening the door.
▷ After switching off drive-ready state.
When the brake pedal is depressed, the lighting
becomes more intense.
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is in‐
sufficient, harmful exhaust gases can enter into
the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain pollu‐
tants which are colorless and odorless. In en‐
closed areas, exhaust gases can also accumu‐
late outside of the vehicle. There is danger to
life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure suf‐
ficient ventilation.
Lighting lights up steady blue
After drive-ready state is switched on, light turns
blue. The vehicle is ready to drive. The READY
indicator lights up in the instrument cluster. In
addition, a signal sounds.
Lighting off
Drive-ready state, standby state and radio-ready
state are switched off. The vehicle is in the idle
state. The charging cable may be connected.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
Activating drive-ready state
1. Close the driver's door.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
Depending on the conditions, electric driving is
possible or the engine can be started.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
Electric drive-ready state
General information
The vehicle is ready for driving without starting
the combustion engine.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
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Electric driving: ePOWER
Safety information
Warning
NOTICE
In the case of repeated starting attempts or re‐
peated starting in quick succession, the fuel is
not burned or is inadequately burned. The cata‐
lytic converter can overheat. There is a risk of
damage to property. Avoid repeated starting in
quick succession.
When driving in electric mode, pedestrians and
other traffic might pay less attention to the ve‐
hicle due to the lack of engine noise. There is a
risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
Functional requirements
The combustion engine is started with Activate
drive-ready state, refer to page 95, under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
General information
In ePOWER, the vehicle is driven by electric
power only. ePOWER works automatically.
▷ The temperature of the hybrid system is too
high.
▷ The charge level or temperature of the high-
voltage battery is too low.
Depending on the charge state of the high-volt‐
age battery, maximum speed and range achieved
can vary.
Driving away
For electrical driving, certain conditions, refer to
page 96, must be satisfied.
1. Activate drive-ready state.
2. Apply the brake and engage the selector
lever in position D, SPORT or R.
The displays for the hybrid system are described
in the Displays chapter.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Drive away.
Functional requirements
▷ State of charge and temperature of the high-
voltage battery is sufficient.
Deactivating drive-ready state
After parking the vehicle, you may hear noises
due to operation of the hybrid system, such as
for cooling of the high-voltage battery.
▷ Selector lever position D or R engaged.
▷ The accelerator pedal is not depressed too
far.
After stopping the vehicle:
▷ The possible maximum speed for electric
driving is not exceeded.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Set the parking brake.
▷ The driver's door is closed.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The READY indicator goes out and a signal
sounds. In case of longer idle times, follow the in‐
structions in the Care chapter, refer to page 238.
Auto eDRIVE
General information
Auto eDRIVE is activated by default when the ve‐
hicle is started via the Start/Stop button.
In Auto eDRIVE, the vehicle is driven in hybrid
mode corresponding to the various driving situa‐
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