STARTING AND DRIVING
played in the instrument panel. Follow the
recommendations given by reducing
speed or stopping the vehicle safely and
letting the engine idle for a few minutes to
let the transmission cool.
Related information
Battery drain
Refilling coolant (p. 570)
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The electrical functions in the vehicle drain
the battery to varying degrees. Avoid using
ignition mode II when the engine is switched
off. Use ignition mode I instead, as this uses
less electrical current.
Note that certain accessories may also drain
power from the electrical system. Do not use
functions that use a lot of electrical current
when the engine is turned off. Examples of
such functions are:
Driving with a trailer (p. 424)
Preparing for a long trip (p. 414)
If the vehicle begins to overheat, the air
conditioning may be temporarily switched
off.
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After a prolonged period of driving in
demanding conditions, do not turn off the
engine immediately after stopping.
blower
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NOTE
headlights
It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to
operate for a short time after the engine is
switched off.
windshield wipers
audio system (especially at high volume).
If the starter battery voltage is low, a message
is shown in the driver display. The vehicle's
energy-saving function will then turn off or
reduce certain functions, such as the blower
and/or the audio system.
Symbols in the instrument panel
Symbol Meaning
High engine temperature. Follow
the recommendations provided.
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Charge the battery by starting the engine
and let it run for at least 15 minutes (driv-
ing charges the battery faster than letting
the engine idle).
Low coolant level. Follow the
recommendations provided.
Related information
Start battery (p. 573)
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Ignition modes (p. 385)
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Transmission hot/overheated/
cooling. Follow the recommen-
dations provided.
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