Transmission - SMART for two coupé Operator's Manual

Transmission

80
ces the braking effect of the electric
motor.
In overrun or braking mode, the motor's
braking effect may therefore be reduced or
may not be present at all.
As a result of the reduced engine braking
effect, you may cause an accident and
injure yourself or others.
Compensate for the reduced engine braking
effect by pressing the brake pedal accord-
ingly, as required.
Using the steering wheel paddle shifters*,
you can increase or decrease the recuper-
ation in overrun phases. Recuperation
takes place when you release the acceler-
ator pedal. The electric motor will then be
used as a generator and energy will be
regained while driving. The regained
energy is stored in the high-voltage bat-
tery. High recuperation decelerates your
vehicle stronger.
In overrun phases, there are three levels of
recuperation:
no recuperation (level 0, coasting)
R
moderate recuperation (level 1)
R
high-level recuperation (level 2)
R
The amount of recuperation in overrun
mode is displayed in the power gauge
( page 81).
Y
The set mode for recuperation is shown in
the recuperation display (
When you switch on the ignition, level 1 is
automatically preset.
:
;
X
X
Use the different levels 0 to 2 for condi-
tions as described below:
page 84).
Y
At levels 1 and 2 the vehicle can be step-
lessly decelerated by depressing the brake
pedal.
Left steering wheel paddle shifter
(minus)
Right steering wheel paddle shifter
(plus)
Decrease recuperation: Pull left steer-
ing wheel paddle shifter :.
Increase recuperation: Pull right steer-
ing wheel paddle shifter ;.
Level 0 Driving without frequent
breaking. No sharp bends on
the road ahead.
Maximum kinetic energy
remains for the vehicle.
Level 1 Normal driving, standard set-
ting.
Level 2 Sporty driving.
The break pedal has to be
depressed less often, as the
deceleration due to recuper-
ation is higher than in
level 1.
The energy efficiency is sub-
stantially higher than if the
vehicle is decelerated by
depressing the brake pedal.
* optional