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Driving
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Energy recuperation with the steering wheel levers
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When the TCS is disconnected, the drive
wheels may skid, especially if the road is wet,
slippery or dirty. This may mean that the ve-
hicle can't be steered or controlled.
WARNING
If the vehicle is left unattended with the drive
system connected, accidents and serious in-
juries can occur.
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Never leave the vehicle unattended with
the drive system connected.
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Always switch o the ignition. When doing
so, the electronic parking brake is applied
automatically.
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When parking or leaving the vehicle, always
check that the electronic parking brake is
applied.
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When leaving the vehicle, always make sure
that all the doors, windows, rear lid and bon-
net are fully closed and locked.
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When the drive system is switched on and
gear position D/B or R is selected, the vehicle
should be stopped by depressing the brake
pedal.
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Never engage reverse gear while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
NOTICE
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When stopping uphill while a gear is se-
lected, do not depress the accelerator to
prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards.
Press the brake pedal to avoid unnecessarily
overloading the electric drive system.
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Never allow the vehicle to move with the
neutral position N selected, especially when
the drive system is switched o.
Troubleshooting
Electric drive system overheated
The warning lamp lights up red.
The electric drive system has overheated. A
warning in this regard is displayed in the Digital
Cockpit.
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Stop the vehicle immediately!
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Park the vehicle outdoors as soon as it is
possible and safe to do so.
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Disconnect the drive system.
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Do not top up coolant!
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Seek specialist assistance.
and braking energy cannot be re-
cuperated
The control lamps light up yellow.
There is a failure in the brake energy recupera-
tion. Range may be limited.
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Contact a specialised workshop.
NOTICE
The electric drive system may be damaged if
the vehicle is moved while the ignition and
electric drive system switched o, or with the
12-volt battery discharged for a long period
of time, or if driven at high speed. The vehi-
cle can only be towed if certain conditions
are met ›››page293.
Energy recuperation with
the steering wheel levers
Fig.107 Multi-function steering wheel:
energy recuperation levers.
The energy generated during braking is stored
in the high-voltage battery during recupera-
tion. With a higher level of recuperation, the
braking force also increases after the accelera-
tor pedal is released.