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STARTING AND DRIVING
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* Option/accessory.
385
Charge
Engine charges hybrid
battery.
This function charges the hybrid battery with the
help of the gasoline engine for use at a later
time. It is not available if the hybrid battery's
charge level is already high.
After the battery has been charged up to a cer-
tain level,
Hold is activated automatically.
Symbol in the instrument panel
Hold
Charge
The symbol will appear in the instrument
panel when either of these functions is activated.
See also the article "Hybrid-related symbols and
messages" for additional information.
Related information
•
Hybrid-related symbols and messages
(p. 426)
•
Drive modes (p. 380)
•
Using the electric motor in city driving
(p. 406)
•
Driving economically (p. 404)
Leveling control* and suspension
The leveling control system adjusts the suspen-
sion and shock absorbers automatically to help
provide good comfort and control while driving.
Leveling can also be controlled manually to
make loading or getting in and out of the vehicle
easier.
Pneumatic suspension and shock
absorbers
This system is linked to the selected drive mode
and is adapted to the vehicle's speed. The pneu-
matic suspension reduces the vehicle's ground
clearance at higher speeds to reduce wind resis-
tance and increase stability. The shock absorbers
are normally set to provide the best possible
comfort and are adjusted continuously according
to the road surface, acceleration, braking and
cornering.
The instrument panel will indicate when the sus-
pension level is being adjusted.
The level cannot be adjusted if one of the side
doors or the hood is open.
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