Drive program S (Sport)
Drive program
Sis characterised by the follow-
ing:
R the vehicle exhibits sporty driving character-
istics
R the entire power output can be utilised by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
E+ (Economy Plus) Drive program
E+is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R reduced torque and significantly reduced
power. This supports an especially efficient
and even driving style and results in a reduc-
tion in speed to approximately 110 km/h.
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward gear unless the accelerator pedal is
depressed fully.
R the wheels are less likely to spin.
R particularly efficient overrun.
R full power output by using kickdown.
R the performance of the air-conditioning and
heating systems is reduced. Steering wheel gearshift paddles
Manually adjustable recuperation :
Left-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle -
; Right-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle
+
You can increase or reduce recuperation in over-
run mode using the steering wheel gearshift
paddles. When you remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal, recuperation occurs. The
electric motor is then used as a alternator and
energy is recovered while driving. The recuper- ated electrical energy is stored in the high-volt-
age battery. A higher energy recuperation level
means that the vehicle is braked more power-
fully.
If necessary, counteract the reduced regenera-
tive braking effect by applying the brake your-
self.
Information on the Recuperative Braking Sys-
tem (Y page 67).
X To decrease recuperation: pull right-hand
steering wheel gearshift paddle ;.
X To increase recuperation: pull left-hand
steering wheel gearshift paddle :.
The various recuperation levels are shown in the
transmission position display once Dhas been
selected (Y page 129).
The following recuperation levels are available in
overrun mode:
R no recuperation (D +
, coasting mode)
R moderate recuperation ( D)
R high recuperation ( D-
)
R recuperation depending on the traffic situa-
tion (D AUTO
, radar-based)
You can see the intensity of recuperation in
overrun mode by reading the recuperation per-
formance value shown in the power display
(Y page 173).
Every time drive position Dis selected, the
transmission switches into recuperation level
D AUTO
automatically.
The various different levels are to be used under the following conditions: D
+ Driving without much braking and
without the presence of obstacles
or sharp bends
The vehicle retains the maximum
possible amount of kinetic
energy. D
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