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10 i ! 111 PRACTICAL INFORMATION ECONOMY MODE FUNCTION After the engine has stopped, certain functions (windscreen wiper, elec- tric windows, courtesy lights, audio equipment, telephone, dipped head- lamps, etc.) can only be used for a combined duration of approximately thirty minutes, to prevent discharging the battery. switching to economy mode mes- sage appears on the multifunction display and the active functions are put on standby. functions immediately, the engine must be started and left to run for a few minutes. The time available to you will then be double the duration for which the engine is left running. However, this period will always be between i ve and thirty minutes. LOAD REDUCTION When driving, certain functions (air conditioning, heated rear screen, heating system for passenger com- partment of diesel vehicles, etc.) may be switched off temporarily, depend- ing on the level of battery charge. automatic, once the battery charge is sufi cient. Note: at the risk of discharging the battery, the functions that have been switched off may be reactivated manually. The batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordance with regulations and must never be discarded with household waste. vehicle batteries to an approved collection point. Note: if the telephone is be- ing used when economy mode starts, it will still be possible to i nish the call. A l at battery prevents the engine from starting. |