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ELECTRIC OPERATION AND CHARGING
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General information on electric
drive
Recharge runs like a regular car, but certain
functions differ from a car that only runs on
petrol or diesel. The electric motor drives the
car mostly at low speeds, the petrol engine at
higher speeds, as well as during more active
driving.
The driver display shows some information
that is unique to the Recharge - charging
information, selected drive mode, distance to
empty battery as well as the hybrid battery's
charge level.
It is possible to set the car in different drive
modes while driving, e.g. electric operation
only or, when power is required, both electric
motor and petrol engine. The car calculates a
combination of drivability, driving experience,
environmental impact and fuel economy
according to the drive mode selected.
In order that the car should have optimal func-
tion it is important that the hybrid battery with
associated electrical drive systems, as well as
the petrol engine and its drive systems, have
the correct operating temperature. Battery
capacity may be reduced considerably if the
battery is too cold or too hot. Preconditioning
prepares the car's drive systems and the pas-
senger compartment before departure so that
both wear and energy needs during the jour-
ney are reduced. The range for the hybrid bat-
tery increases.
The hybrid battery which drives the electric
motor is charged via a charging cable but can
also be charged by gentle braking and engine
braking in gear position B. The hybrid battery
can also be charged by the car's engine.
Important to know
Car without power
Bear in mind that important functions such as
the servo brakes and power steering are lim-
ited when the car is without power.
WARNING
The brake servo only works when the elec-
tric motor or internal combustion engine is
running.
Towing not permitted
Towing the car is not permitted since this
damages the electric motor.
Exterior engine noise
WARNING
Remember that the car does not emit any
engine noise when it is only powered by
the electric motor and may therefore be
difficult to notice by children, pedestrians,
cyclists and animals. This is especially true
at low speeds, such as in car parks.
High-voltage current
WARNING
Several components in the car work with
high-voltage current that could be danger-
ous in the event of incorrect intervention.
These components, and all orange-col-
oured cables, must only be handled by
qualified personnel.
Do not touch anything that is not clearly
described in the owner's manual.
Related information
•
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 427)
•
Hybrid gauge (p. 84)
•
Drive modes (p. 469)
•
Start and switch off preconditioning
(p. 225)
•
Hybrid battery (p. 628)
•
Automatic gearbox (p. 462)
•
Towing (p. 499)
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