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Never allow the vehicle to roll in neutral N,
particularly if the vehicle's drive system is
not activated.
Troubleshooting
Electric drive overheated
The warning lamp lights up red.
The electric drive is overheated.
A corresponding text message is shown on
the ID. Cockpit.
—
Stop the vehicle immediately!
— Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe and
possible to do so and park in the open air.
— Deactivate the vehicle’s drive system.
— Do not add coolant.
— Seek expert assistance.
and
No recuperation possible
The indicator lamps light up yellow.
Fault in brake energy recuperation.
The range can be limited.
— Go to a qualified workshop.
NOTICE
The electric drive will be damaged if the vehi-
cle rolls for an extended period or at high
speed with the ignition switched off, the
electric drive switched off or discharged 12-
volt vehicle battery. The vehicle can be towed
only subject to certain conditions
Steering
Information on steering
The steering should be locked every time you
leave the vehicle to make it more difficult for
the vehicle to be stolen.
The steering
The power steering provided by the electro-
mechanical steering system automatically
adjusts to the vehicle speed, steering torque
and steering angle of the wheels. The elec-
tromechanical steering functions only when
the vehicle’s drive system is activated.
You will need considerably more strength
than normal to steer the vehicle if the power
steering is reduced or has failed completely.
Electronic steering column lock
The steering column is locked electronically:
— Stop the vehicle, switch on the electronic
— If the ignition is active, press the starter
button once or
— open the driver door. The ignition is
switched off when the door is opened. The
steering column is locked.
Counter steering assistance
Counter steering assistance provides the
driver with steering assistance in some criti-
cal driving situations. Additional steering
power helps the driver when counter steering
→ .
WARNING
If the power steering is not working, the
steering wheel is difficult to turn, which
makes it difficult to steer the vehicle.
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The power steering only functions when
the vehicle's drive system is activated.
WARNING
In conjunction with the ESC, counter steer-
ing assistance provides the driver with as-
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