Driving Tips - Mercedes-Benz GLE Hybrid 2019 Operator's Manual

Driving tips

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Hybrid drive system
Problem
The hybrid drive system
has been switched off
automatically.
The hybrid drive system
has been switched off
automatically. The multi-
function display also
shows a display mes-
sage.
Driving tips
General driving tips
Drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. Avoid frequent and
sudden acceleration as well as abrupt braking.
During partial electric driving, pulling away and
acceleration, the electric motor supports the
internal combustion engine.
During overrun mode in transmission position
h and when braking, the electric motor oper-
ates as an alternator.
Further information on the ECO start/stop func-
tion ( page 23).
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You can find further driving tips in the vehicle
Operator's Manual.
Stationary vehicle
If the vehicle is stopped, the combustion engine
is, for the most part, switched off. Automatic
climate control continues to function. The elec-
tromechanically assisted steering gear allows
you to use the power steering without reduced
comfort.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
You have been in an accident.
The hybrid drive system remains switched off if:
the internal combustion engine cannot be restarted after a few
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seconds
the red 6 restraint system warning lamp in the instrument clus-
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ter is lit
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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An electrical short circuit has occurred in the hybrid drive system or an
electrical connection has been disconnected.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction dis-
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play (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Acceleration
Depending on the operating mode, under low
load conditions, pulling away and driving are
performed:
entirely by electric propulsion
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in combination with the internal combustion
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engine
When accelerating at an increased or full load,
boost mode is utilized. The electric motor sup-
ports the combustion engine by providing addi-
tional drive torque.
Overrun mode or braking
There are three possible operating modes when
the hybrid vehicle is decelerating:
when coasting and decelerating, energy recu-
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peration is already taking place (
The electric motor operates as a generator
and stores the recovered energy in the high-
voltage battery.
when the brakes are applied lightly, the vehi-
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cle is slowed down further by the electric
motor. Energy recuperation is increased
( page 20). The electric motor operates as a
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generator and stores the recovered energy in
the high-voltage battery.
during heavy braking, the service brake is also
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used to slow down the vehicle. The two sys-
tems work together.
page 20).
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