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Things to remember when driving
DRIVING TIPS
Things to remember when driving
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
Brake system
Brake disks and brake pads must be broken in
to avoid possible brake noise. Drive cautiously
for the first approx. 300 miles/500 km.
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Following part replacement
Observe the break-in procedures again if com-
ponents mentioned above are replaced.
Break-in procedures
General information
Moving parts need to work together smoothly.
Driving on poor roads
The following instructions will help you to ach-
ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
Principle
Because of its greater ground clearance, the
vehicle can be driven on a variety of road types
and qualities.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Con-
trol.
All-wheel drive can help improve drive power.
Safety information
Safety information
Warning
Due to new parts and components, safety
and driver assistance systems can react with
a delay. There is a risk of accident, injury, or
property damage. After installing new parts
or with a new vehicle, drive conservatively
and intervene early if necessary. Observe the
break-in procedures of the respective parts
and components.
NOTICE
Objects in unpaved areas, for instance
stones or branches, can damage the vehicle.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not
drive on unpaved terrain.
When driving on poor roads
For your own safety, for the safety of passen-
gers and of the vehicle, note the following
points:
Drive system
Drive restrained for the first 300 miles/500 km
and avoid full load.
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Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before
driving.
Tires
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Do not take risks when driving.
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur-
ing circumstances when tires are brand new.
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Adjust the speed to the road surface con-
ditions. The steeper and more uneven the
road, the slower the speed should be.
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Close all windows.
Greatly increase the blower output.
Drive moderately.
To ensure the best possible traction when
driving off, activate driving off support as
necessary.
Fasten the tailgate, e.g., with a tensioning
belt.
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Do not allow the vehicle body or underbody
to come into contact with the ground.
Attachment point for radio systems
When wheels continue to spin, depress the
accelerator pedal sufficiently so that driving
stability control systems can distribute the
driving power to the wheels.
After a trip on poor roads
After a trip on poor roads, check wheels and
tires for damage to maintain driving safety.
Clear heavy soiling from the body.
With climate comfort windshield: the marked
area is not covered with heat-reflective coat-
ing.
After the vehicle body or floor has come into
contact with the ground, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair shop.
The marked area can be used for the attach-
ment of radio systems, e.g.:
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Garage door opener.
General driving notes
Electronic fee collection devices.
Payment systems.
Closing the tailgate
Climate Comfort laminated glass
The vehicle laminated glass provides complete
protection against the harmful effects of ultra-
violet radiation on the skin.
Safety information
Warning
An open tailgate protrudes from the vehicle
and can endanger occupants and other road
users or damage the vehicle in the event of
an accident, braking or evasive maneuvers.
In addition, water may enter the vehicle inte-
rior. There is a risk of injury or risk of dam-
age to property. Do not drive with the tailgate
open.
In addition, Climate Comfort laminated glass
reduces heat radiation and prevents the inte-
rior from becoming too hot.
Mobile communications in the
vehicle
Warning
Vehicle electronics and mobile communica-
tion devices can influence one another. There
is radiation due to the transmission oper-
ations of mobile communication devices.
Driving with the tailgate open
If the vehicle still needs to be driven with the
tailgate open:
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There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to
property. If possible, only use mobile commu-
nication devices, e.g., mobile phones, when
connected directly to an external antenna or
Personal eSIM in order to prevent mutual in-
terference and to deflect radiation from the
vehicle interior.
Braking safely
General information
The vehicle is equipped with an Antilock Brak-
ing System as a standard feature.
Perform full braking when appropriate. To ach-
ieve the best possible braking assistance, do
not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
during full braking. Steering is still responsive.
You can still avoid any obstacles with a mini-
mum of steering movement.
Aquaplaning
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
Sounds from the hydraulic circuits indicate that
the Antilock Braking System is regulating.
This phenomenon is referred to as aquaplan-
ing. 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.
Objects in the travel path of the pedals
Warning
Driving through water
Objects in the driver's footwell can limit the
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in the
vehicle such that they are secured and can-
not enter into the driver's footwell. 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 securely fastened again after they
were removed, for instance for cleaning.
General information
When driving through water, follow the follow-
ing:
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Drive through calm water only.
Drive through water only up to a maximum
height of 9.8 inches/25 cm.
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Drive through water at a maximum of walk-
ing speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h.
Safety information
Pedal feel when driving off
NOTICE
After turning on drive-ready state from idle
state, the pedal may feel unusual, e.g., the
pedal travel path may feel short or long. After
the brake pedal has been fully released, the
pedal will feel as usual again.
When driving too quickly through deep wa-
ter, the water can penetrate under the hood,
into the electrical system or into the transmis-
sion. There is a risk of damage to property.
When driving through water, do not exceed
the maximum indicated water level and the
maximum speed for driving through water.
Driving in wet conditions
In case of wet roads, exposure to road salt or
in heavy rain, gently depress the brake pedal
every few kilometers.
Ensure that this action does not endanger
other road users.
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The heat generated while braking dries brake
disks and brake pads and protects them
against corrosion.
Corrosion buildup on the brake disks will cause
a pulsating effect on the brakes when braking
slowly - generally this cannot be corrected.
In this way the brake power will be available
when you need it.
Condensation water under the
parked vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, con-
densation water develops and collects under-
neath the vehicle.
Hills
General information
The braking effect of the drivetrain can be in-
fluenced through the energy recovery process.
Roof bars
Safety information
General information
Roof racks are available as optional accesso-
ries.
Warning
Light but constant pressure on the brake
pedal can lead to high temperatures, brake
wear, and even failure of the brake system.
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property
damage. Avoid placing excessive stress on
the brake system.
Safety information
Warning
When driving with a roof load, e.g., roof bars,
the vehicle's center of gravity is higher. This
increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in crit-
ical driving situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Drive with
roof load only with activated Dynamic Stabil-
ity Control.
Warning
In Neutral or with drive-ready state switched
off, safety functions, for instance engine brak-
ing effect, braking assistance and steering
assistance, may be restricted or not availa-
ble. There is a risk of accident, injury, or prop-
erty damage. Do not attempt to drive in Neu-
tral or with drive-ready state switched off.
Roof strip with flaps
The mounting points are located in the roof
strip above the doors.
Brake disk corrosion
Corrosion on the brake disks and contamina-
tion on the brake pads are increased by the
following circumstances:
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Low mileage.
Extended stationary periods.
Infrequent use of the brakes.
Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning
agents.
Fold the cover outward.
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ranty Booklet for further information on war-
ranty matters.
Installation
Follow the assembly instructions for the roof
bars.
The vehicle manufacturer recommends using
special sport tires, e.g., high-performance tires.
Sport tires are designed for the specific re-
quirements of driving on the racetrack. For
more information on sport tires, contact an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Loading
Because luggage racks raise the vehicle's cen-
ter of gravity when loaded, they have a ma-
jor effect on vehicle handling and steering re-
sponse.
Before and after driving on a racetrack, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
When loading and driving, note the following:
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Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
weights and the approved gross vehicle
weight.
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Distribute the roof load uniformly.
The roof load should not extend past the
loading area.
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Always place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.
Secure the roof luggage firmly, for instance
using luggage straps.
Do not let objects project into the swiveling
range of the tailgate.
Drive carefully. Do not drive off or brake
suddenly or take corners at speed.
Driving on racetracks
Warning
The vehicle is not designed for use in M Sport
or motorsport-like competition. There is a risk
of accident, injury, or property damage. Do
not use the vehicle for M Sport or motorsport-
like 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 ve-
hicle and may affect your warranty coverage.
Please consult the New Vehicle Limited War-
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Increasing range
Vehicle features and options Adaptive recuperation
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Principle
Adaptive recuperation supports an anticipatory
and comfort-oriented driving style.
The system decides based on the situation
if and how much the energy is recovered
through recuperation or if the vehicle coasts.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Depending on the strength of the recupera-
tion, the vehicle is decelerated differently while
coasting.
Increasing the range
Principle
General information
Various sensors analyze the current driving sit-
uation, e.g., the distance to the vehicle in front.
The vehicle contains comprehensive technolo-
gies for reducing energy consumption and for
maximizing the range.
Adaptive recuperation is available depending
on the equipment and national-market version.
There are some actions you can take to in-
crease your range:
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Remove unnecessary cargo from the vehi-
cle.
Setting the recuperation level
The recuperation level can be adjusted.
Additional information:
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Remove add-on parts, e.g., a rear carrier,
after use.
Driving in detail: eDRIVE, refer to page 126.
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Close the windows while driving.
Check the tire pressure regularly and in-
crease it as necessary.
Display
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Use pre-conditioning before driving.
Display in the instrument cluster
Adaptive recuperation can be displayed on the
instrument cluster.
Anticipatory driving and letting the vehicle
coast more often.
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Deactivate functions that are not required,
e.g., rear window heating.
Additional information:
Power gauge, refer to page 147.
Have the vehicle serviced regularly.
Display on the control display
Additional information:
The adaptive recuperation can be displayed on
the control display.
Range, refer to page 148.
Additional information:
Current driving condition, refer to page 155.
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Activating adaptive recuperation
Functional requirements
1.
Apps menu
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Selector lever position D is engaged.
2. "Vehicle"
Brake is not depressed.
3. "Driving settings"
Accelerator pedal is not operated.
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "Adaptive recuperation"
6. Select the desired setting.
System limits
Coasting cannot be used, or can only be used
to a limited extent, in the following situations:
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While Active Cruise Control is active.
Sensors are defective, dirty, or covered.
Coasting
Principle
Efficient mode
The electric drivetrain makes it possible to roll
without consuming energy. This driving condi-
tion is referred to as coasting.
Principle
Efficient mode helps promote an efficient driv-
ing style.
General information
An anticipatory driving style helps the driver
to use the function often and supports the en-
ergy-saving effect of coasting.
In addition, the efficiency trainer displays situa-
tion dependent notes to assist with an energy-
saving driving style.
Coasting is automatically adapted to the re-
spective driving situation.
Overview
The coasting mode is displayed in the Live Ve-
hicle menu as efficient coasting.
Button in the vehicle
Additional information:
Current driving condition, refer to page 155.
Exemplary driving situations
If you can travel a certain distance without any
foreseeable need to brake, it is beneficial to
coast.
The following exemplary driving situations may
be suitable:
My Modes
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Rolling on a straight downhill route without
obstacles.
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Coasting on a distance without obstacles.
Avoid late or strong braking.
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Selecting the driving mode
Functional requirements
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Selector lever position D or B is engaged.
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Efficient mode is activated.
1.
Press the button.
2. "Switch mode"
Display
3. Select the driving mode.
Power gauge
When the Efficient mode is activated, the dis-
play changes to a special configuration.
Configuring Efficient mode
1.
Press the button.
Depending on the equipment, some system
information can also be displayed in the Head-
up display.
2. "EFFICIENT"
3. "Settings"
4. Select the desired setting.
Resetting the settings
1.
Press the button.
2. "EFFICIENT"
3. "Settings"
4. "Reset settings"
The efficient range of the power gauge is col-
ored blue. Additionally, the bonus range will be
displayed.
Efficiency trainer
The efficient range is adjusted depending on
the driving situation.
Principle
If the power gauge moves within the blue
range, the current driving style is efficient. The
display will change to gray if the driving style is
inefficient.
The system provides assistance for an antici-
patory and comfort-oriented driving style. For
this purpose, map information and sensor data
is used to analyze the current driving situation
such as upcoming speed limits and vehicles
driving ahead. Based on this information, the
driver receives notices for an efficient driving
style early on. The efficiency of the driving style
is evaluated in the control display and shown
in three categories.
Bonus range
A modified driving style helps
you extend your driving range.
The range extension is dis-
played as the bonus range in
the instrument cluster.
General information
The system has different displays to support
the driver with an efficient driving style.
If the bonus range is shown in gray or is hid-
den, the current driving style is inefficient.
The display turns blue as soon as all condi-
tions for energy-saving driving are met.
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The intervals for resetting the bonus range de-
pend on the settings of the trip data.
Display on the control display
The display of the efficiency analysis shows
the efficiency of the driving style.
Display in case of inefficient driving
style
The more efficient the driving style, the larger
the bars of the evaluation categories.
In contrast, a reduced area will be displayed
with an inefficient driving style.
When driving above the efficient range,
an arrow will be displayed.
For instance, this is displayed for the
following situations:
Max Range
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Excessive acceleration.
Excessive speed.
Principle
Depending on the national-market version, the
Max Range mode enables the range to be in-
creased through the following measures:
In addition, a notice to coast in advance is dis-
played.
System limits
For example, the function is not available in
the following situations:
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The maximum speed is limited to
60 mph/90 km/h.
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The drive power will be reduced.
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While Active Cruise Control is active.
With trailer towing.
The comfort functions are restricted, e.g.,
air conditioning or seat heating are deacti-
vated.
With Max Range mode, the maximum range
can be increased by up to 20%.
Efficiency evaluation
General information
Functional requirements
The efficiency of the driving style, e.g., acceler-
ation, is evaluated on the control display and
shown in three categories. The current trip is
analyzed.
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The accelerator pedal is not depressed
fully.
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The Sport Boost function is deactivated.
The defrost function is deactivated.
Functional requirement
This function is available in Efficient mode.
Activating/deactivating Max Range
Calling up the efficiency evaluation
1.
Press the button.
1.
Apps menu
2. "EFFICIENT"
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Activate maximum range" or "Deactivate
maximum range".
3. "Live Vehicle"
Additional information:
Live Vehicle, refer to page 137
4. If necessary, "Activate maximum range"
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System limits
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The achievable additional range depends
on the driving style and environmental con-
ditions.
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If visibility is limited, e.g., due to condensa-
tion on the windshield, it may be necessary
to disable Max Range mode in order to use
the climate control functions.
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