Switch off any functions that are not currently needed

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Functions such as seat heating and the rear window defroster require a lot of energy and consume additional fuel, especially in city and stopand- go traffic.

Therefore, switch off these functions if they are not actually needed.

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    Steering wheel heating
    Switching on/off Switching on/off Press the button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. ...

    Fuel gauge
    The vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary. Notes on refueling. ...

    Malfunction
    The warning lamp lights up yellow and a message is shown on the Control Display. The active steering is defective or has been temporarily deactivated. At low speeds, greater steering wheel ...