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STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory.
437
Overloading the starter battery
The electrical functions in the car load the starter
battery to varying degrees. Avoid using the igni-
tion position II when the car is switched off.
Instead, use ignition position I - which uses less
power.
Also, be aware of different accessories that load
the electrical system. Do not use functions which
use a lot of power when the car is switched off.
Examples of such functions are:
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ventilation fan
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headlamps
•
windscreen wiper
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audio system (high volume).
If the starter battery voltage is low, the message
12 V Battery Low charge, will soon enter
power save mode is shown in the driver display.
The energy-saving function then shuts down cer-
tain functions or reduces certain functions such
as the ventilation fan and/or audio system.
–
In which case, charge the starter battery by
starting the car and then running it for at
least 15 minutes - starter battery charging is
more effective during driving than running
the engine at idling speed while stationary.
Related information
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Ignition positions (p. 403)
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Starter battery (p. 550)
Preparations for a long trip
Before a driving holiday or some other type of
long journey, it is important to check the car's
functions and equipment particularly carefully.
Check that:
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the engine is working normally and that fuel
consumption is normal
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there are no leaks (fuel, oil or other fluid)
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brake force during braking is optimal
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all lamps are working - adjust headlamp level
if the car is heavily laden
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the tyres have sufficient tread depth and
pressure. Change to winter tyres when driv-
ing to areas where there is a risk of snowy or
icy road surfaces.
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starter battery charging is good
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the wiper blades are in good condition
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a warning triangle and high-visibility vest are
located in the car - legally required in certain
countries.
Related information
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Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
(p. 590)
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Checking the tyre pressures (p. 506)
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Filling washer fluid (p. 549)
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Winter driving (p. 438)
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Economical driving (p. 444)
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Settings for car modem* (p. 488)
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Recommendations for loading (p. 219)
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Pilot Assist* (p. 307)
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Speed limiter* (p. 275)
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Road Sign Information with Speed Camera
Information* (p. 361)
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Driving with a trailer (p. 448)
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Driving in water (p. 435)
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Alarm* (p. 257)
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Level control* and shock absorption (p. 423)
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Warning triangle (p. 523)
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Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 512)
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Spare wheel* (p. 520)
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