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The light indicator for the selected driving pro-
gram lights up and the driving program is dis-
played in the digital speedometer.
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The relevant driving program can also be selected in
the PCM:
e HYBRID
e MODE
Information
On hybrid vehicles, the INDIVIDUAL driving program
is usually selected using the
button in the center console.
E-POWER driving program
The E-POWER driving program is activated by de-
fault and allows driving purely on electric power.
After the ignition is switched off, the selected driv-
ing program automatically switches back to E-
POWER when the prerequisites for this driving pro-
gram are met.
The electric range depends on the driving style, the
climatic conditions and the use of energy-intensive
loads.
An attentive driving style and restrained use of en-
ergy-intensive loads have a positive effect on the
electric range available.
Information
In the E-POWER driving program, the accelerator
pedal has a hybrid-specific end point. When this end
point is exceeded, the combustion engine is started.
If the prerequisites of the E-POWER driving program
are not met (e.g. high-voltage battery not suffi-
ciently charged), a message appears on the instru-
ment cluster after the E-POWER driving program is
activated.
E-POWER driving program status display
The availability of electric power only is indicated in
the Power & Drive gage on the instrument cluster.
E-POWER driving program is available.
HYBRID driving program
Three different operating modes, HYBRID AUTO, E-
HOLD and E-CHARGE, are available in the HYBRID
driving program:
HYBRID AUTO mode
HYBRID AUTO mode is activated by default in
switch position H. It enables the most efficient op-
eration of the vehicle to be predicted taking into
consideration route-specific data from the naviga-
tion system and the current speed. HYBRID AUTO
mode is automatically activated as soon as the high-
voltage battery charge is too low for operation in the
E-POWER driving program.
E-HOLD mode
E-HOLD mode enables the currently available high-
voltage battery charge to be deliberately maintained
so the vehicle can run purely on electric power later
on, for example. Boosting and restricted electric
driving are still possible in this driving program,
however this can result in fluctuations in the charge.
Activating E-HOLD mode
e HYBRID
e MODE
e E-HOLD
E-CHARGE mode
In E-CHARGE mode, the high-voltage battery can be
charged while driving. This mode is useful for spe-
cifically increasing the electric range, particularly on
journeys with a high level of combustion engine-
powered driving. The high-voltage battery can be
charged when driving on a highway, for example, so
that an urban route can then be driven using purely
electric power.
Activating E-CHARGE mode
b b The high-voltage battery is not fully charged.
e HYBRID
e MODE
e E-CHARGE
On-road and off-road driving
programs
For additional information on vehicle setup in the on-
road and off-road driving program:
> Please see chapter "On-road Driving Programs"
on page 195.
> Please see chapter "Off-road Driving Programs"
on page 194.
SPORT driving program
The combustion engine is always in operation in the
SPORT driving program. The engine and transmis-
sion also have a sporty tuning. The high-voltage
battery is charged to a minimum level to provide the
boost function.
SPORT PLUS driving program
The combustion engine is always in operation in the
SPORT PLUS driving program. The engine and
transmission also have the sportiest tuning possible.
The high-voltage battery is fully charged as quickly
as possible to enable more frequent and longer
boosting.
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