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STARTING AND DRIVING
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PURE
Driver display when only the electric motor is being used
This mode activates the electric motor only with
as low energy consumption as possible and the
lowest possible carbon dioxide emissions.
Pure maximizes the use of the hybrid battery.
Ground clearance will be lowered to help reduce
wind resistance and certain climate system func-
tions will be reduced.
Pure mode is available when the hybrid battery is
sufficiently charged. If the charge level gets too
low, the gasoline engine will start.
The gasoline engine will also start:
•
If the vehicle's speed goes above approx.
78 mph (125 km/h)
•
If the driver wants more response than the
electric motor alone can provide
•
If factors such as cold weather, etc., affect
the system or components
This drive mode is optimized for maximal driving
range using the electric motor and is primarily
intended for use in city driving. PURE is designed
to help minimize energy consumption even when
the hybrid battery is discharged. Passenger com-
partment climate system functions are reduced
(see the following section "ECO climate) and in
slippery conditions, slightly more wheel spin will
be allowed before All Wheel Drive activates.
WARNING
Please be aware that there is no sound from
the gasoline engine when the vehicle is being
powered by the electric motor and the vehicle
may be difficult to detect by children, pedes-
trians, cyclists and animals. This is especially
true at low speeds.
ECO climate
In the Pure drive mode, ECO climate in the pas-
senger compartment is activated automatically to
help reduce energy consumption.
NOTE
When the Pure drive mode is activated, set-
tings for certain climate system/electricity-
consuming functions are reduced. Some of
these settings can be reset manually but full
functionality will only be restored by leaving
the Pure drive mode or by adapting the set-
tings in the Individual drive mode to full cli-
mate system functionality.
If condensation forms on the windows, tap the
max. defroster button, which will function nor-
mally.
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