The following function is country-dependent and available only in conjunction with an integrated navigation system.
The route-based operating-mode strategy is active only in drive programs 
and 
. When route guidance is active, data on the planned route is analysed. This function can be activated and deactivated in the multimedia system More.
If the function is active, data on the further course of the route is evaluated. This includes, e.g., road type, speed limitations and altitude data.
Use of electrical energy and the combustion engine are adapted.
State of charge of the high-voltage battery is controlled accordingly.
Electrical energy is reserved especially for electric mode, e.g. urban route sections and low emission zones.
The vehicle automatically selects the operating mode.
When the route-based operating-mode strategy is activated, the energy flow display shows the status of the function as – active or passive More.
You are driving in a drive program other than
or . Route guidance is active.
High-voltage battery's state of charge is too low.