# Leaving the Vehicle When the Vehicle's Drive System is Active

If the vehicle is left after stopping with the vehicle's drive system activated and a position selected, the ignition and drive will switch off automatically under certain conditions. This protects the vehicle from unauthorised use. The electronic parking brake is switched on automatically. If you subsequently want to continue driving, the ignition must be switched back on again.

# Automatically switching on the side lights

If the headlights are switched on at the time the ignition is automatically deactivated, the side lights are switched on either until the vehicle is locked or for no more than about 15 minutes.

# WARNING

If the vehicle is left unattended with the vehicle's drive system is active, it may lead to accidents and serious injuries.

Never leave the vehicle unattended when the vehicle's drive system is active. Before leaving the vehicle, always ensure that the electronic parking brake  $(\widehat{P})$  is switched on. When leaving the vehicle always ensure that all doors, windows, the boot lid and bonnet are completely closed and locked

# Electronic Engine Sound

The electronic engine sound is a sound that warns other road users about approaching electric vehicles.

The electronic engine sound is switched on when the vehicle's drive system is activated.

When driving quickly, the electronic engine sound is gradually faded out.

# WARNING

The volume and audibility of the electronic engine sound may be restricted by snow or heavy soiling in the area of the front grille. This could result in accidents.

1. Before the start of every journey, check the area of the front grille for heavy soiling and clean it if necessary.  
2. You should always expect that the vehicle will not be heard by other road users in spite of activated electronic engine sound.