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STARTING AND DRIVING
398
Overheating the engine and
transmission
In demanding driving conditions, such as when
transporting heavy loads, driving in mountainous
areas or in very hot weather there is a risk of
overheating the engine or transmission.
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The engine's output may be slightly limited if
there is a risk of overheating.
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Remove e.g., auxiliary lights mounted in front
of the grille in hot weather.
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If the temperature of the engine coolant
becomes too high, the warning symbol will
illuminate and the message
Engine
temperature/Stop safely will be displayed.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a
safe place and let the engine idle for several
minutes.
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If the message
Engine temperature/High
temperature Turn off engine or Engine
coolant/Stop safely is displayed, stop
safely and turn off the engine.
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If the transmission begins to overheat, an
alternative gear shifting program will be
selected. An integrated protective function
will also by activated, the warning symbol will
illuminate and the message
Transmission
warmHigh temperature Reduce speed
or Transmission warmStop safely, wait
for cooling will be displayed in the instru-
ment panel.
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The air conditioning may be switched off
temporarily.
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After a prolonged period of driving, do not
turn off the engine immediately after stop-
ping.
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The engine cooling fan commonly continues
to run for several minutes after the engine
has been turned off.
WARNING
The cooling fan (located at the front of the
engine compartment, behind the radiator) may
start or continue to operate (for up to
6 minutes) after the engine has been
switched off.
Related information
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Driving with a trailer (p. 409)
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Before a long distance trip (p. 399)
Battery drain
Your vehicle's electrical functions drain the bat-
tery to varying extents.
Avoid using ignition mode II as much as posssi-
ble, or electrical functions that require a great
deal of electrical current when the engine is not
running.
Using ignition mode I whenever possible con-
sumes less electrical current.
Functions that require a great deal of electrical
current include:
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the climate system blower
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headlights
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wipers
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infotainment system (especially at high vol-
ume).
If the battery's charge level is low, a text message
will appear in the instrument panel. The vehicle's
energy-saving function will then turn off or
reduce certain functions that are currently con-
suming electrical current.
If the battery needs to be recharged, start the
engine and let it idle for at least 15 minutes or
drive the vehicle (driving charges the battery
faster than letting the engine idle).
Related information
•
Ignition modes (p. 368)
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