Water or water vapour under the vehicle
If the humidity and temperature outside the vehicle are high, condensation can drip off the evaporator in the cooling system and form
a pool underneath the vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate a leak.
If the outside humidity is high and the ambient temperature is low, condensation may evaporate when the auxiliary heater is running.
If this is the case, steam may appear underneath the vehicle. This is not a sign that the vehicle is damaged.
The auxiliary heater cannot be switched on
When the vehicle is at a standstill, the auxiliary heater can be switched on up to three times in succession for the maximum operating
duration.
If you park on a downhill slope with very little fuel in the tank, just above reserve level, the fuel gauge may be inaccurate and lead to
functional restrictions of the auxiliary heater.
The 12-volt vehicle battery will discharge if the auxiliary heater and auxiliary ventilation are run several times over an extended period.
1. Drive the vehicle for an appropriate distance in order to recharge the 12-volt vehicle battery.
Noises when auxiliary heater and auxiliary ventilation are switched on
Operating noises when the auxiliary heater and auxiliary ventilation are switched on are normal and not a sign of a malfunction.
Air conditioning block for the rear seats cannot be operated
If is switched on, the rear air conditioning block cannot be operated (→ Temperature adjustment of the air conditioning system).
Touch panels react differently than expected
Moisture, dirt and grease can impede the functioning of the touch panels.
1. Always keep touch panels clean and dry.
The steering should be locked every time you leave the vehicle to make it more difficult for the vehicle to be stolen.
Steering
The power steering provided by the electromechanical steering system automatically adjusts to the vehicle speed, steering torque and
steering angle of the wheels. The electromechanical steering only functions when the engine is running. The steering still functions
when the start/stop system intervenes and switches off the engine.
You will need considerably more strength than normal to steer the vehicle if the power steering is reduced or has failed completely.
In vehicles with driving profile selection, the selected driving profile can affect the behaviour of the power steering.
Electronic steering lock
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Depending on equipment: engage the parking lock .
3. Switch off the ignition and then open the driver door.
The steering column is locked.
If you do not want the steering column to be locked, first open the driver door and then switch off the ignition. The steering column
will remain unlocked as long as the vehicle is not locked.
Counter steering assistance
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