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Activating and deactivating the auxiliary heater The auxiliary heater helps heat the passenger compartment and engine while driving.
It is possible to set whether automatic start for the auxiliary heater should be activated ordeactivated. 1.Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Select
Additional Heater to activate/
deactivate automatic start for the auxiliary heater.
NOTE
If automatic start of the auxiliary heater is deactivated, this may impair comfort in thepassenger compartment since the climatesystem then does not have a heat sourceduring electrical operation.
Related information
Additional heater (p. 233)
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Starting and stopping the combustion engine in Twin Enginevehicles An advanced control system determines the distance that the vehicle can be driven on thecombustion engine, electric motor, or both atthe same time. When driving on only theelectric motor, the vehicle may automaticallystart the combustion engine due to outsidecircumstances, e.g. low ambient tempera-tures. This is completely normal. The com-bustion engine will also always start whenthe hybrid battery is nearly fully discharged.
Climate settings at low temperaturesAt low ambient temperatures, the combustion engine will sometimes start automatically tohelp achieve the desired passenger compart-ment temperature and air quality. The amountof time the combustion engine is running canbe affected 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, the electric motor's driving range and power maybe reduced and affect how often the combus-tion engine automatically starts.
Emission control systemTo help ensure that the emission control sys-tem is as energy-efficient as possible, thecombustion engine will run for several minutesafter it is started. The amount of time the com-bustion engine needs to be used variesdepending on the temperature of the three-way catalytic converter.
WARNING
California Proposition 65 Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas- senger vehicle can expose you to chemi-cals including engine exhaust, carbon mon-oxide, phthalates, and lead, which areknown to the State of California to causecancer and birth defects or other reproduc-tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoidbreathing exhaust, do not idle the engineexcept as necessary, service your vehicle ina well ventilated area and wear gloves orwash your hands frequently when servicingyour vehicle. For more information go towww.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
Related information
Drive systems (p. 422)
Economical driving (p. 438)
Drive modes (p. 423)
Drive modes
Drive modes affect the vehicle's driving cha- racteristics in different ways to enhance andsimplify the driving experience in certaintypes of situations.
Drive modes enable easy access to the vehi- cle's many functions and settings in differentdriving situations. Each drive mode is adaptedto help optimize driving characteristics. Steering
Engine/transmission/all-wheel drive
Brakes
Pneumatic suspension
* and shock absorb-
ers
Instrument panel
Climate control settings
Select the drive mode that is adapted to the current driving conditions. Keep in mind thatnot all drive modes are available in all situa-tions.
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Pure
Uses the electric motor only, with the low- est possible energy consumption and car-bon dioxide emissions.
This drive mode prioritizes the use of the hybrid battery. Ground clearance is lowered 7
to reduce air resistance and certain climate system functions are reduced to provide thelongest possible driving distance using onlyelectricity.
Pure mode is available when the hybrid bat-
tery is sufficiently charged. Even in Puremode, the combustion engine will start if the charge level in the battery gets too low. Thecombustion engine will also start
if the vehicle's speed goes above125 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 adapted for the longestpossible driving distance with electric propul-sion and is primarily intended for use in city driving.
Pure helps provide the lowest possi-
ble consumption even when the hybrid battery is fully discharged. ECO climate is activated tocontrol the climate in the passenger compart-ment, and in slippery road conditions slightly more wheel spin may be permitted before all-wheel drive is automatically activated.
ECO Climate
In Pure mode, ECO climate is automatically
activated in the passenger compartment to help reduce energy consumption.
NOTE
When the Pure drive mode is activated,
settings for certain climate system and electricity consuming functions arereduced. Some of these settings can bereset manually, but full functionality will only be restored by leaving
Pure mode or
adapting the Individual drive mode to full
climate system functionality.
If condensation forms on the windows, tap the max defroster button, which will function nor-mally.
Off Road
Prioritizes the vehicle's ability to traverse difficult terrain or poor roads.
In this mode, ground clearance 7
is high, steer-
ing is light, and all-wheel drive and HillDescent Control are activated. This drive mode is only available at low speeds, up to 40 km/h (25 mph). If this speed is exceeded,
Off Road mode will be cancelled
and Constant AWD mode will be activated
instead. All-wheel drive requires both the combustion and electric motor to be in continuous opera-tion, which results in higher fuel consumption. In
Off Road mode, a compass will be dis-
played between the speedometer and the tachometer in the instrument panel. The per-missible speed range will be shown in thespeedometer.
7 For vehicles with pneumatic suspension.
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Individual
Customizes drive mode to personal prefer- ences.
Select one of the drive modes as a basis andadjust the settings to achieve your preferreddriving characteristics. These settings will bestored in your driver profile. Individual drive mode is only available if it has been activated in the center display.
Settings view 8
for Individual drive mode.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
My CarIndividual Drive Modeand select Individual Drive Mode. 3.
Under
Presets, select one of the following
drive modes as a basis: Pure, Hybrid,Power or Polestar Engineered* .
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 distance that the vehicle can be driven on thecombustion engine, electric motor, or both atthe same time. Its primary function is to use the motor/engine and the current available in the hybrid batteryas efficiently as possible based on the charac-teristics of the various drive modes and thepower output requested by the driver bypressing the accelerator pedal. In certain cases, temporary limitations in the system or mandatory functions to help main- tain a low overall emissions level may result in greater use of the combustion engine.
8 The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.
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Factors the driver cannot control
There are several outside conditions that affect range to varying degrees: the current traffic situation
driving short distances
topography
ambient temperature and headwinds
road conditions and road surface.
The table shows the approximate relationshipbetween ambient temperature and drivingrange with normal climate settings and withclimate settings turned off. Up to a certain limit, warmer ambient temper- atures increase the electric motor's drivingrange.
Ambient temperature Climatesettingsturned offNormalclimatesettings
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 factors help conserve energy and improvedriving range: charging the battery regularly
preconditioning
Pure drive mode
climate control settings
speed and acceleration
the
Hold function
tires and tire pressure.
The table shows the approximate relationship between constant speed and driving range.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 values shown in the table refer to a new vehicle.
None of the values are absolute, butare instead affected by e.g. drivingstyle, environment and other condi-tions.
Related information
Economical driving (p. 438)
Hold and Charge functions (p. 441)
Drive modes (p. 423)
INDEX
668Automatic relocking 240, 254
Automatic transmission 417, 418
kickdown 421
oil 663
Trailer 457
Auxiliary heater 233
B
Backrest front seat, adjusting 188, 189, 192, 193 , 194, 195
rear seat, folding 198
Battery Hybrid 611
jump-start 451
Maintenance 607
recycling 612
start 607
symbols on the battery 612
BLIS 333 activating/deactivating 334
limitations 335
Symbols and messages 336
Blower adjusting 222
air distribution 210
air vents 211
Bluetooth
connect 497
connecting vehicle to Internet 517
phone 507
settings 515
Book service and repair 595
Booster cushions 74Brake assist after collision 416
Brake energy 408, 422Brake fluid grade 663
Brake functions 407
Brake position 418
Brakes 407 anti-lock brakes, ABS 407
automatic when stationary 414
Brake Assist System, BAS 409
brake lights 164
brake system 407
emergency brake lights 164
Maintenance 410
on salted roads 410
on wet roads 410
parking brake 411
brake system fluid 663C
Camera sensorsee Camera 312
Camera unit 312 limitations 313
maintenance and cleaning 317
Capacity weight 566, 659
Cargo compartment 577 attachment points 580
cargo net 586
electrical outlet 572, 574
Lighting 166
Cargo compartment cover 581, 583
cargo net 586
Cargo net 586
Car wash 638, 639, 641, 642, 643, 644
Catalytic converter 449 recovery 461
CD player 495
Cell phone, see Phone 508
Center console 571Center display change appearance 134
cleaning 633
climate controls 215
Function view 125
INDEX
669
keyboard 129
messages 143, 144
operation 115, 118, 122, 127
overview 113
settings 135, 136
switch off and change volume 134
symbols in status bar 127
views 118
Central locking 257
Change of owner 137
Changing a wheel 552 Charge vehicle function 441
Charge level vehicle function 441
Charging hybrid battery 385 opening and closing the charging
door 390
start charging 390
Status 392, 393, 394
stop charging 396
Charging cable 387
Charging current 387
Checking engine oil level 603
Child restraints 65, 67 booster cushions 74
convertible seats 71
infant seats 69
integrated booster cushion 78
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors 77
lower attachment points 76
recalls and registration 67
top tether anchors 75
Child safety 65
Child safety locks 259
Circuit breaker 389
City Safety 318 braking for oncoming vehicles 327
crossing traffic 324
delayed evasive maneuver 327
detecting obstacles 322
evasive maneuver 326
limitations 328
limitations for evasive maneuvers 326
limitations in crossing traffic 325
setting warning distance 321
sub-functions 319
Symbols and messages 331
Cleaning 635, 637 automatic car wash 641
car wash 638, 639, 641, 642, 643, 644
center display 633
Seat belts 635
textile upholstery 633, 635, 636upholstery 633, 635, 636, 637
wheels 644
Cleaning wheels 644
Cleaning wiper blades 642
Clean Zone 207
Clean Zone Interior Package 208
Climate 204 auto-regulation 219
blower control 222
parking 225
perceived temperature 205
Sensors 204
temperature control 223, 224
voice control 205
zones 204
Climate controls 215 center display 215
rear seat 215
Climate system 204, 215 Refrigerant 664
repairs 599
Clock, setting 96
Collision 44, 49, 54, 63 Collision warner crossing traffic rear 337
see City Safety 318
INDEX
671
Driver Alert Control 346
activating/deactivating 347
limitations 348
rest stop guidance 347
Driver performance 94 settings 95
Driver profile 139 edit 140, 141, 143
select 140
Driver support system 272 Drive mode 305
Drive systems 422 Driving cooling system 450
with a trailer 457
Driving economy 438
Driving through standing water 443 driving with a trailer towball load 660
towing capacity 660
E
Economical driving 438
Electrical outlet 572use 574
Electrical system 607
Electric drive motor specifications 661
electric motor 422 Range 439
Electric parking brake 411
Electronic immobilizer 251
emergency brake lights 164
Emission inspection readiness 590Energy distribution using map data 429
Engine automatic start and stop of combus-
tion engine 423
overheating 450
start 402
turn off 404
Engine braking 407, 418, 436 Engine compartment coolant 604
engine oil 602
overview 601
Engine drag control 273
Engine oil 602 filling 603
filter 602
grade and volume 662
Engine shutdown 404Engine specifications 661 Engine temperature high 450
Environment 30Ethanol content max. 10% by volume 446
Exterior dimensions 657
Extra heater (Auxiliary heater) 233
F
Federal Clean Air Act 590
Ferry transport 430
Flooded road 443
Fluids, volumes 650, 664
Fluids and oils 663, 664 Fog lights rear 163
Four-C 430 Front seat blower 222
climate 215
heating 216, 217
temperature 223
ventilation 217
Front seat manual 188