Charging the vehicle battery3
Conditions for an automatic restart (start phase)
Conditions for an automatic restart without driver intervention
Messages in the instrument cluster display (valid for vehicles without MAXIDOT
info display*)
WARNING
•
The brake servo unit and power steerin g only operate if the engine is
running.
•
Never let the vehicle roll with the engine switched off.Caution
If the “START-STOP” system is used at very high outside temperatures over a very long
period of time, the vehicle battery can be damaged.
Note
•
Changes to the outdoor temperature can have an effect on the internal tempera-
ture of the vehicle battery even after severa l hours. If the vehicle remains outdoors for
a long time in minus temperatures or in dire ct sunlight, it can take several hours until
the internal temperature of the vehicle battery reaches a suitable temperature for
proper operation of the “START STOP” system.
•
In some instances it may be necessary to start the engine manually with the igni-
tion key (e.g. when the seat belt is not insert ed or the driver's door is opened for more
than 30 seconds). Follow the messages in the display of the instrument cluster.
•
If the air conditioning Climatronic* is running in automatic mode, under certain
conditions, the engine may no t switch off automatically.
Charging the vehicle battery
Caution
On vehicles with the “START/STOP” system, the negative cable of the charger must not
be connected directly to the negative pole of the vehicle battery, but only to the engine
earth page 4, fig. 3 .
The clutch is pressed.The max./min. temperature is set.The Defrost function for the windscreen is switched on.A high blower stage has been selected.The “START STOP” button is pressed.The vehicle moves at a speed of more than 3 km/h.The difference between the outdoor- and the set temperature in the interior is too
great.The charge state of the vehicle battery is not sufficient.The pressure in the brake system is not sufficient.ERROR START STOP
Error in the START-STOP system
START STOP NOT POSSIBLE
Automatic engine shut down is not possi-
ble
START STOP ACTIVE
Automatic engine shut down (stop
phase)
SWITCH OFF IGNITION
Switch off the ignition
START MANUALLY
Start the engine manually
WARNING (continued)
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AUX-IN* and MDI* inputs5
Recommended settings for the Climatic control elements:AUX-IN* and MDI* inputsThe MDI input is located underneath the arm rest of the front passenger seat.Grades of petrolPrescribed fuel - unleaded petrol 98/(95) RON
Use unleaded petrol 98 RON. You can also use unleaded RON 95. However some loss
of power is to be expected when doing so.
If unleaded RON 98 or RON 95 is not available, you ca n refuel with unleaded RON 91
in an emergency. After refuelling, conti nue driving at medium engine speeds and
minimum engine load. Driving at high engine speeds or heavy engine loads can lead to serious engine damage! Refuel with pe
trol with the specified octane number as
often as possible.
Fuel with a lower octane number than RON 91 must not be used even in an emer-
gency. Otherwise you can ca use serious engine damage!
RefuellingThe air relief valve in the filler tube of the fuel tank is not part of the equipment installed
in the vehicle.
adjusting
Switch positions
Button
Air outlet vents 2
Defrost function, wind-
screen and side windows
To the right up to the
stop
3
Switched off
Do not switch on
Open and adjust the flow of air in direction of the side window
Anti-fog function, wind-
screen and side windows
Desired temperature
2
Activated
Do not switch on
Open and adjust the flow of air in direction of the side window
Quickest-possible heating
To the right up to the stop
2
Switched off
briefly switched on
Opening
Comfort temperature
Desired temperature
2 or 3
Switched off
Do not switch on
Opening
Quickest-possible cooling
To the left up to the
stop
briefly4, then 2or 3
Activated
briefly switched on
Opening
optimal cooling
Desired temperature
1, 2 or 3
Activated
Do not switch on
Open and adjust the flow of air in direction of the vehicle roof
Fresh air mode - ventilation
To the left up to the stop
required position:
Switched off
Do not switch on
Opening
AA
AB
AC
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