Drive modes

HYBRID

When the car starts, it is in the Hybrid mode. The control system uses both the electric motor and internal combustion engine - individually or in parallel - and calculates optimal use with regard to performance, fuel consumption and comfort. At higher speeds the ground clearance is adjusted automatically to a lower level in order to reduce wind resistance. The capacity to run solely with the electric motor depends on the hybrid battery's energy level and, for example, the need for heating/cooling in the passenger compartment.

If high power output is available, it is possible to drive with electrical power alone. When the accelerator pedal is depressed, only the electric motor is activated until a certain position is reached. The internal combustion engine starts when this position is exceeded and the energy level in the battery is insufficient for the engine power that the driver requests with the accelerator pedal.

At low energy level (hybrid battery almost empty) the battery's energy level must be maintained, leading to the internal combustion engine starting more often. Charge the hybrid battery from a 230 VAC socket with the charging cable, or activate Charge in the function view in order to restore the capacity to drive on electric power alone, see the section "Maintain or increase the hybrid battery's state of charge while driving".

Information in the driver display

When driving in the Hybrid mode the driver display shows a hybrid gauge. The pointer in the hybrid gauge indicates how much energy the driver requests with the accelerator pedal. The marking between the lightning bolt and the drop shows how much energy is available. Read more about the hybrid symbols in the section "Hybrid related information in the driver display".

The driver display also shows when energy is returned to the battery (regenerated) during light braking. More information on regeneration is available in the section "Foot brake".

PURE

The drive mode maximises driving on the hybrid battery. This means, for example, that the ground clearance is lower to reduce wind resistance and the output of certain climate settings is reduced to provide the longest possible mileage on electric power alone.

The Pure mode is available when the hybrid battery has a sufficiently high energy level. The internal combustion engine also starts in the Pure mode if the energy level in the battery falls too low. The internal combustion engine also starts

ECO climate control

In the Pure drive mode, ECO climate control is activated automatically in the passenger compartment in order to reduce energy consumption.

In the event of difficulties due to misting, press the button for max. defroster which has normal functionality.

OFF ROAD

The drive mode provides high ground clearance, steering is light, all-wheel drive and the function for low speed control with hill descent control (Hill Descent Control) are activated.

The drive mode can only be activated at low speeds and the speedometer shows the range for speed limitation. If this speed is exceeded, Off Road mode is cancelled and the AWD drive mode is activated instead.

To be able to drive all four wheels, the internal combustion engine and electric motor run continually, which results in increased fuel consumption.

In the Off Road mode the driver display has a compass between the speedometer and tachometer.

AWD

The drive mode is intended for optimum all-wheel drive functionality for slippery driving conditions and increased traction. It also has a stabilising effect when driving at high speed, e.g. when driving with a heavy trailer or during towing.

Both the internal combustion engine and electric motor are engaged in order to drive all four wheels, which results in increased fuel consumption.

In the car's other drive modes, the car automatically adapts the need for all-wheel drive to the road surface, and can engage the electric motor or start the internal combustion engine when necessary.

POWER

The drive mode maximises the combined power from the internal combustion engine and electric motor by means of the car being driven by both front and rear wheels. The gear changes become faster and more distinct, and the gearbox prioritises a gear with greater traction. Steering response is faster, shock absorption is harder and a lower ground clearance means that the body follows the roadway in order to reduce roll during cornering.

Both the internal combustion engine and electric motor are engaged in order to drive all four wheels, which results in increased fuel consumption.

INDIVIDUAL

Select a drive mode to start from, and then adjust the settings according to the desired driving characteristics. These settings are saved in an individual driver profile.