Conserving electrical current

Keep the following in mind to help minimize battery drain:
- When the engine is not running, avoid using ignition mode II. Many electrical systems (the audio system, the optional navigation system, power windows, etc) will function in ignition modes 0 and I. These modes reduce drain on the battery.
- Please keep in mind that using systems, accessories, etc., that consume a great deal of current when the engine is not running could result in the battery being completely drained. Driving or having the engine running for approximately 15 minutes will help keep the battery charged.
See also:
Keypads
Keypads in the steering wheel
1 Cruise control, see page 152. Adaptive
cruise control*, see page 154.
2 Infotainment controls, see page 207. ...
Driving dynamics: steering, brakes and transmission
The five-cylinder petrol and diesel engines (2.5T, 2.4D and D5) have a
six-speed manual gearbox which can be upgraded to the six-speed Geartronic
transmission which is standard on the V8 engine. V ...
About this manual
• Before you operate your vehicle for the first
time, please familiarize yourself with the
information found in the chapters "Your
Driving Environment" and "During Your
Trip.&qu ...
