▷ The interior is in the heating or cooling
phase.
▷ The engine compartment lid is unlocked.
▷ The vehicle is being optimized for the cur‐
rent driving style, for instance during the
breaking-in period or after a service appoint‐
ment.
▷ There are hybrid system faults.
Safety mode
The combustion engine does not start automat‐
ically in the following situations after an auto‐
matic engine stop:
▷ When the driver's door is open and neither
the brake nor accelerator pedal are de‐
pressed.
▷ When the hood is unlocked.
The indicator lamps come on. The combustion
engine can only be started via the Start/Stop
button.
Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e.g., when
leaving it.
- Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
Transmission position P is engaged auto‐
matically. - Set the parking brake.
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches of the engine automatically in the event
of a malfunction. A message is displayed. It is
possible to continue driving. Have the system
checked.
Electric driving: eDRIVE
Requirements
Electric driving is possible under the following
conditions:
▷ Speed up to approx. 35 mph, approx.
60 km/h.
▷ The high-voltage battery is sufficiently
charged.
▷ Transmission position D or R is engaged.
▷ The drive system is at operating tempera‐
ture.
▷ The accelerator pedal is only slightly de‐
pressed.
▷ The driver's door is closed.Possible cruising range
Depending on the charge of the high-voltage
battery, the vehicle can be driven using electric
power constantly for up to 2-2.5 miles/3-4 km.Coasting
Under the conditions for electric driving, the
combustion engine is also switched off during
braking above 50 mph, approx. 80 km/h or when
coasting above 35 mph, approx. 60 km/h.
This driving condition is referred to as coasting.
In ECO PRO mode, it is possible to coast below
a speed of 100 mph, approx. 160 km/h.Driving with the combustion
engine: DRIVE
The combustion engine provides the drive
power to move the vehicle. If necessary, the
high-voltage battery is charged at the same
time.Automatic start while driving
The combustion engine is automatically started
under the following conditions while driving:Driving Controls