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4.Tap Date to set a time for a specific date.
Tap Days to set a time for one or more daysof the week.
With Days: Activate/deactivate the repeatfunction by selecting/deselecting theRepeat weekly checkbox.
5.With Date: Select a date for preconditioningby scrolling in the date list using the arrows.
With Days: Select days of the week for pre-conditioning by tapping the buttons for thedays.
6.Set the time at which preconditioning shouldbe completed by scrolling using the arrows inthe clock.
7.Tap Confirm to add a timer setting.
>The timer setting will be added to the listand activated.
Editing a timer setting
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2.Select the Parking climate tab.
3.Tap the timer setting you would like tochange.
> A pop-up window will appear.
4. To edit a timer setting, follow the proceduresdescribed under the heading "Adding a timersetting" above.
Related information
Preconditioning (p. 225)
Preconditioning timer (p. 227)
Activating and deactivating preconditioningtimer (p. 228)
Deleting preconditioning timer settings(p. 229)
Activating and deactivatingpreconditioning timer
Timer settings in the preconditioning timer canbe activated or deactivated as needed.
Timer buttons in the Parking climate tab in Climateview.
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2.Select the Parking climate tab.
3.Activate/deactivate a timer setting by tap-ping the timer button to the right of the set-ting.
> The timer setting is activated/deactivatedand the button lights up/goes out.
Related information
Preconditioning (p. 225)
Preconditioning timer (p. 227)

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Adding and editing timer settings for precon-ditioning (p. 227)
Deleting preconditioning timer settings(p. 229)
Deleting preconditioning timersettings
A preconditioning timer setting that is no longerneeded can be deleted.
The button for editing a list/deleting a timer setting inthe Parking climate tab in Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2.Select the Parking climate tab.
3.Tap Edit list.
4.Tap the editing icon to the right in the list.
>The icon will change to the text Delete.
5.Tap Delete to confirm.
>The timer setting will be deleted from thelist.
Related information
Preconditioning (p. 225)
Preconditioning timer (p. 227)
Adding and editing timer settings for precon-ditioning (p. 227)
Activating and deactivating preconditioningtimer (p. 228)

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Climate comfort retaining function
The climate in the passenger compartment canbe maintained when the vehicle is parked, e.g. ifthe engine is turned off but the driver or passen-gers remain in the vehicle.
This function can only be direct-started.
The function utilizes several of the vehicle's sys-tems:
Residual heat from the engine is used tohelp heat the passenger compartment to acomfortable temperature.
In warm weather, the ventilation system coolsthe passenger compartment by blowing air infrom outside.
NOTE
Climate comfort maintenance will be deacti-vated if the vehicle is locked from the outsidein order to avoid using residual engine heatunnecessarily. This function is intended to beused to maintain climate comfort when thedriver or a passenger remains in the vehicleafter the engine is turned off.
Related information
Parking climate (p. 224)
Starting and switching off the climate retain-ing function when parking (p. 230)
Starting and switching off theclimate retaining function whenparking
The climate retaining function maintains the cli-mate settings in the vehicle after the engine hasbeen switched off. The function can be activatedin the center display.
Button for retaining climate comfort in the Parkingclimate tab in Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2.Select the Parking climate tab.
3.Tap Keep climate comfort.
>The climate comfort retaining function willbe activated/deactivated and the buttonlight will go on/off.
NOTE
Maintained climate comfort is not possiblewhen there is not sufficient residual engineheat to maintain the climate settings in thepassenger compartment, or if the outsidetemperature is above approximately 20 °C(68 °F).
NOTE
Climate comfort maintenance will be deacti-vated if the vehicle is locked from the outsidein order to avoid using residual engine heatunnecessarily. This function is intended to beused to maintain climate comfort when thedriver or a passenger remains in the vehicleafter the engine is turned off.
Related information
Climate comfort retaining function (p. 230)

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Activating and deactivating theauxiliary heater
The auxiliary heater helps heat the passengercompartment and engine while driving.
It is possible to set whether automatic start forthe auxiliary heater should be activated or deacti-vated.
1.Tap Settings in the Top view in the centerdisplay.
2.Tap Climate.
3.Select Additional Heater to activate/deac-tivate automatic start for the auxiliary heater.
NOTE
If automatic start of the auxiliary heater isdeactivated, this may impair comfort in thepassenger compartment since the climatesystem then does not have a heat source dur-ing electrical operation.

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Starting and stopping thecombustion engine in Twin Enginevehicles
An advanced control system determines the dis-tance that the vehicle can be driven on the com-bustion engine, electric motor, or both at thesame time. When driving on only the electricmotor, the vehicle may automatically start thecombustion engine due to outside circumstan-ces, e.g. low ambient temperatures. This is com-pletely normal. The combustion engine will alsoalways start when the hybrid battery is nearlyfully discharged.
Climate settings at low temperatures
At low ambient temperatures, the combustionengine will sometimes start automatically to helpachieve the desired passenger compartmenttemperature and air quality. The amount of timethe combustion engine is running can be affec-ted by:
lowering the temperature
reducing blower speed
activating Pure drive mode.
Using the electric motor in hot or cold
weather
At very low or high ambient temperatures, theelectric motor's driving range and power may bereduced and affect how often the combustionengine automatically starts.
Emission control system
To help ensure that the emission control systemfunctions optimally, the combustion engine willrun for several minutes after it is started. Theamount of time the combustion engine needs tobe used varies depending on the temperature ofthe three-way catalytic converter.
WARNING
California Proposition 65
Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas-senger vehicle can expose you to chemicalsincluding engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,phthalates, and lead, which are known to theState of California to cause cancer and birthdefects or other reproductive harm. To mini-mize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, donot idle the engine except as necessary, serv-ice your vehicle in a well ventilated area andwear gloves or wash your hands frequentlywhen servicing your vehicle. For more infor-mation go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
Related information
Drive systems (p. 449)
Economical driving (p. 463)
Using the electric motor only (p. 465)
Drive modes (p. 450)
Drive modes
Drive modes affect the vehicle's driving charac-teristics in different ways to enhance and sim-plify the driving experience in certain types of sit-uations.
Drive modes enable easy access to the vehicle'smany functions and settings in different drivingsituations. The following systems are adapted tohelp optimize driving characteristics in each drivemode:
Steering
Engine/transmission/all-wheel drive
Brakes
Pneumatic suspension* and shock absorbers
Instrument panel
Climate control settings
Select the drive mode that is best suited to thecurrent driving conditions. Keep in mind that notall drive modes are available in all situations.

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PURE
Uses the electric motor only, with the lowestpossible energy consumption and carbondioxide emissions.
This drive mode maximizes the use of the hybrid
battery. Ground clearance is lowered3 to reduceair resistance and certain climate system func-tions are reduced to provide the longest possibledriving distance using only electricity.
Pure mode is available when the hybrid battery issufficiently charged. Even in Pure mode, the com-bustion engine will start if the charge level in thebattery gets too low. The combustion engine willalso start
if the vehicle's speed goes above 125 km/h(78 mph)
if the driver requests more power than theelectric motor can provide
if factors such as cold weather affect thesystem or components.
This drive mode is optimized for maximum drivingdistance with electric propulsion and is primarilyintended for use in city driving. Pure helps pro-vide the lowest possible consumption even whenthe hybrid battery is fully discharged. ECO climateis activated to control the climate in the passen-ger compartment, and in slippery road conditionsslightly more wheel spin may be permitted beforeall-wheel drive is automatically activated.
ECO Climate
In Pure mode, ECO climate is automatically acti-vated in the passenger compartment to helpreduce energy consumption.
NOTE
When the Pure drive mode is activated, set-tings for certain climate system and electricityconsuming functions are reduced. Some ofthese settings can be reset manually, but fullfunctionality will only be restored by leavingPure mode or adapting the Individual drivemode to full climate system functionality.
If condensation forms on the windows, tap themax defroster button, which will function normally.
OFF ROAD
Maximizes the vehicle's ability to traverse dif-ficult terrain or poor roads.
In this mode, ground clearance3 is high, steeringis light, and all-wheel drive and Hill DescentControl are activated.
This drive mode is only available at low speeds,up to 40 km/h (25 mph). If this speed is excee-ded, Off road mode will be cancelled and AWDmode will be activated instead.
All-wheel drive requires both the combustion andelectric motor to be in continuous operation,which results in higher fuel consumption.
In Off road mode, a compass will be displayedbetween the speedometer and the tachometer inthe instrument panel. The permissible speedrange will be shown in the speedometer.
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INDIVIDUAL
Customizes drive mode to personal preferen-ces.
Select one of the drive modes as a basis andadjust the settings to achieve your preferred driv-ing characteristics. These settings will be storedin your driver profile.
Individual drive mode is only available if it hasbeen activated in the center display.
Settings view4 for Individual drive mode.
1.Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.Tap My CarIndividual Drive Mode andselect Individual Drive Mode.
3.Under Presets, select one of the followingdrive modes as a basis: Pure, Hybrid orPower.
The following settings can be modified:
Driver Display
Steering Force
Powertrain Characteristics
Brake Characteristics
Suspension Control
ECO Climate.
Using the electric or combustion
engine
An advanced control system determines the dis-tance that the vehicle can be driven on the com-bustion engine, electric motor, or both at thesame time.
Its primary function is to use the motor/engineand the current available in the hybrid battery asefficiently as possible based on the characteris-tics of the various drive modes and the poweroutput requested by the driver by pressing theaccelerator pedal.
In certain cases, temporary limitations in the sys-tem or mandatory functions to help maintain alow overall emissions level may result in greateruse of the combustion engine.
4The image is schematic and the details may vary depending on vehicle model or software update.

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Factors the driver cannot control
There are several outside conditions that affectrange to varying degrees:
the current traffic situation
driving short distances
topography
ambient temperature and headwinds
road conditions and road surface.
The following table shows the approximate rela-tionship between ambient temperature and driv-ing range with normal climate settings and withclimate settings turned off.
Up to a certain limit, warmer ambient tempera-tures increase the electric motor's driving range.
Ambient tem-peratureClimate set-tings turnedoff
Normal cli-mate set-tings
30 °C (86 °F)95 %80 %
20 °C (68 °F)100 % 90%
10 °C (50 °F)90 % 80 %
0 °C (32 °F)80 % 60 %
-10 °C (14 °F)70 % 40 %
Factors the driver can control
The driver should be aware that the following fac-tors help conserve energy and improve drivingrange:
charging the battery regularly
preconditioning
Pure drive mode
climate control settings
speed and acceleration
the Hold function
tires and tire pressure.
The following table shows the approximate rela-tionship between constant speed and drivingrange. Driving at a lower constant speed helpsincrease the electric motor's driving range.
Constant speed
100 km/h (62 mph)50 %
80 km/h (50 mph) 70 %
60 km/h (37 mph) 90 %
50 km/h (31 mph) 100 %
NOTE
The figures shown in the tables pertain toa new vehicle.
None of the figures are absolute and areaffected by e.g. driving style, environmentand other conditions.
Related information
Using the electric motor only (p. 465)
Economical driving (p. 463)
"Hold" and "Charge" functions (p. 467)
Drive modes (p. 450)