Driving with electric drive
vehicle’s electrical systems are powered by the
high-voltage battery. The rev counter on the
instrument cluster remains at 0 ›››page20.
The combustion engine switches o in certain
driving conditions. This is normal and aims to
save fuel. In general, the power steering and
brake assist systems remain on. In isolated ca-
ses the system may require the combustion
engine to carry on running even when the ve-
hicle is stationary.
In traic jams the combustion engine may start
up while the vehicle is stationary to recharge
the high voltage battery for subsequent driving
o and stopping phases.
Vehicle sound
✓ Valid for: hybrid vehicles
The electric drive makes much less noise than
a combustion engine. In the versions for some
countries, articial vehicle sound is generated
to allow the vehicle to be heard better from
the outside. At higher speeds, when the noise
produced by the tyres and the wind increases,
the vehicle's sound automatically fades out.
WARNING
During electric driving, the auditory percep-
tion of the vehicle by other road users may
be much lower. This is especially true in traf-
c-restricted areas and when manoeuvring
or reversing. Accident hazard!
Troubleshooting
✓ Valid for: hybrid vehicles
Drive: Fault! Stop the vehicle safely
The warning lamp lights up red.
There is a fault in the vehicle’s drive system.
The vehicle's drive system is no longer availa-
ble. Park the vehicle in a safe place as soon as
possible. Seek professional assistance.
Drive: Fault! The electric drive is not
working properly. Visit a workshop
The warning lamp lights up yellow.
There is a fault in the vehicle’s drive system.
Drive slowly to a specialised workshop to have
the fault repaired.
Drive: Warning! Power is limited. Check
the manual
The warning lamp lights up yellow.
Performance limited. The high-voltage battery
may not be suiciently charged or may have
reached its operating temperature limit, for ex-
ample in very cold outside temperatures.
Vehicle sound: Fault! Pedestrians can-
not hear the vehicle. Visit a workshop
The warning lamp lights up yellow.
There is a vehicle sound fault. Drive with ut-
most care, as other road users may not be able
to hear the electric vehicle. Go immediately
to a specialised workshop to have the fault re-
paired.
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