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STARTING AND DRIVING
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When the hybrid battery's charge level is low, the
gasoline engine will start more often to help con-
serve electrical energy. Charge the battery with
the charging cable as soon as possible.
PURE
This mode activates the electric motor only with
as low energy consumption as possible and the
lowest possible carbon dioxide emissions.
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 level gets too low, the
gasoline engine will start.
The gasoline engine will also start:
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If the vehicle's speed goes above approx.
78 mph (125 km/h)
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If the driver wants more response than the
electric motor alone can provide
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If factors such as cold weather, etc., affect
the system or components
To restart the climate system functions that have
been reduced in the mode, press the
AUTO or
defroster buttons.
In order to return to full functionality for all of the
systems that may be affected by
Pure mode,
select another drive mode or adapt the climate
system functions using the INDIVIDUAL mode.
OFF ROAD
This mode helps maximize the vehicle's capacity
to traverse difficult terrain or poor roads.
In OFF ROAD, ground clearance is maximized,
the steering is light, All Wheel Drive and Hill
Descent Control are activated and a compass
and altimeter will be displayed in the instrument
panel.
This drive mode can only be activated at low
speeds (the permissible speed range will be
shown on the speedometer). At higher speeds,
OFF ROAD mode will be cancelled and AWD will
be activated.
This mode is not intended for normal street
driving.
CAUTION
OFF ROAD drive mode may not be used if
the vehicle is towing a trailer without an elec-
trical connection. This could result in damage
to the pneumatic suspension system's bel-
lows.
Due to the increased ground clearance, if the
OFF ROAD mode was selected when the engine
was switched off, it will also restart in this mode.
AWD
This mode offers improved traction using four-
wheel drive and is intended primarily for low-
speed driving on slippery surfaces. However, it
also helps increase directional stability at higher
speeds.
In this mode, both the electric motor and the gas-
oline engine are used continuously, which results
in higher fuel consumption.
POWER
Power mode is intended for sportier, more active
driving.
This mode maximizes the combined effects of
the electric motor and the gasoline engine and
provides power to all four wheels. Response to
pressure on the accelerator pedal is more imme-
diate and the transmission shifts up at higher
speeds. Steering response is also more immedi-
ate, the suspension is stiffer and lower ground
clearance reduces body roll when cornering.
In this mode, both the electric motor and the gas-
oline engine are used continuously, which results
in higher fuel consumption.
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