Charging the battery

In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the terminals in the engine compartment, with the engine switched off.

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    VALVETRONIC, Double-Vanos and direct injection
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    Switch off the engine during longer stops
    Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g., at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic congestion. Fuel savings are achieved after the vehicle is switched off for only approx. 4 s ...

    Coolant temperature
    Should the coolant, and with it the engine, become too hot, a Check Control message is displayed. Check the coolant level. ...