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Do not overload the battery
The electrical functions in the car load the
battery to varying degrees. Avoid having the
ignition key in position II when the engine is
turned off. Use ignition position I instead, as
less power is consumed.
Examples of functions that use a lot of pow-
er:
• ventilation fan
• windscreen wipers
• audio equipment (high volume)
•parking lamps
Also, be aware of different accessories that
load the electrical system. Do not use func-
tions which use a lot of power when the en-
gine is switched off.
If the battery voltage is low, a message ap-
pears on the display. The energy-saving
function shuts down certain functions or re-
duces the load on the battery by, for exam-
ple, slowing the ventilation fan and switching
off the audio system. Charge the battery by
starting the engine.
IMPORTANT
Do not let the car stand with water over the
sills for any long period of time. This could
cause electrical malfunctions.
In the event of stalling in water, do not try to
restart. Tow the car from the water.