Energy economy mode

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System which manages the period of use of certain functions to conserve a suffi cient level of charge in the battery.

After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined period ofthirty minutes.

This period may be greatly reduced if the battery is not fully charged.

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