Automatic load deactivation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 176.
An intelligent vehicle power management system automatically takes various
measures at high loads on the vehicle battery to prevent discharging of the bat-
tery: This manifests itself by the following:
› The idling speed is raised to allow the generator to deliver more electricity to
the electrical system.
› Where appropriate large consumers of power, e.g. seat heaters, rear window
heaters, voltage supply to the 12V power socket, have their power limited or in
case of emergency shut off completely. Note
Despite such intervention by the vehicle electric system management, the vehicle
battery may be drained. For example, when the ignition is switched on a long time
with the engine turned off or the side or parking lights are turned on during lon-
ger parking. Driving comfort is not put at risk by any shutting off of consumers.
Often the driver is not aware of it having taken place. Ðä
180 General Maintenance
Charging a vehicle battery 179
Checking Battery electrolyte level 178
Brake fluid 175
Coolant level 174
Engine oil 172
Oil level 172
Windscreen washer fluid 176
Children and safety 143
Child safety Side airbag 144
Child safety lock 27
Child seat Classification 144
ISOFIX 145
on the front passenger seat 143
Suitability 144
TOP TETHER 145
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle 162
Cigarette lighter 71
Cleaning 160
Artificial leather 165
Headlight lenses 163
Material coverings 165
Materials 165
Natural leather 165
Plastic parts 162
Wheels 164
Clock 11
Clothes hooks 78
Cockpit 12-volt power socket 71
Ashtray 70
Cigarette lighter 71
General view 7
Light 46
Storage compartments 72
Compartments 72
Computer see Multifunction display 12Coolant
Checking 174
Replenishing 174
Coolant temperature gauge display 9
Correct seated position 129
Counter for distance driven 10
Cruise control system (CCS) 104
Cup holder front 69
rear 70
D
Daytime running lights 40
De-icing the windscreen and rear window 47
Deactivating an airbag 141
Deactivating an airbag 141
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid 33
Diesel refer to Fuel 169
Diesel fuel Operation in winter 169
Diesel particulate filter 23
Digital clock 11
Dipstick 172
Display Service interval 10
Distance driven 10
Door Child safety lock 27
Indicator light for an open door 20
Doors Emergency locking 32
Driving Abroad 150
Driving through water on the street 151
Emissions 208Fuel consumption 208
Maximum speed 211
Driving off-road after driving off-road 156
Before driving 153
Changing gear when driving off-road 154
Explanation of technical terms 152
Ground clearance 152
Hillside angle 155
OFF ROAD mode 98
Overhang angle 152
Stuck vehicle 155
DVD-preinstallation 127
E
Economical and environmentally friendly driving 147
EDL Operating principle 98
Electrical power windows Button in the driver's door 34
Electric power windows Central locking system 36
Electronic differential lock (EDL) 98
Electronic immobiliser 93
Emergency Automatic gearbox 112
Changing a wheel 191
Hazard warning light system 44
Jump-starting 197
locking of the doors 32
panormaic sliding roof 38
Selector lever-unlocking 113
Towing the vehicle 198
Tyre repair 194
Unlocking the boot lid 34
Emissions 208
Engine Running in 146
Starting and stopping the engine 92
216 Index
Unlocking
Remote control 30
Uphill start assist 96
V
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation 180
Charging 179
Checking the electrolyte level 178
Operation in winter 178
Replacing 179
Safety instructions 176
Vehicle condition see Auto Check Control 17
Vehicle data sticker 208
Vehicle dimensions 209
Vehicle key 26
Vehicle tool kit 190
Visors 48
W
Warning symbols 18
Warning triangle 190
Washing 160
Automatic car wash system 161
by hand 161
Chrome parts 162
High-pressure cleaner 161
Weights 208
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt 194
Caps 185
Loosening and tightening 193
Wheels 181
Wheels and tyres Changing a wheel 191
Full wheel trim 185
General information 181
Handling wheels and tyres 183new tyres 183
Service life of tyres 182
Snow chains 187
Spare wheel 184
Wheel bolts 187
Winter tyres 187
Window convenience operation 36
Windows De-icing 163
See electric power windows 34
Windscreen heating 47
see Radio reception 163
Windscreen washer fluid Checking 176
Indicator light 25
Replenishing 176
Winter 176
Windscreen washer system 176
Windscreen wipers 49
Windscreen wiper Automatic rear window wiper 50
Replacing the rear window wiper blade 52
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades 51
Windscreen wipers Activating 49
Cleaning the windscreen wiper blades 51
Windscreen washer fluid 176
Winter operation Snow chains 187
Winter tyres see Wheels and tyres 187
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