Range

reached: After the reserve range is reached:

▷ A Check Control message is displayed briefly.
▷ The remaining range is shown on the computer.
▷ When a dynamic driving style is used, such as when corners are taken rapidly, engine functions are not ensured.

The Check Control message appears continuously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.

Refuel no later than at a range 30 miles/ Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range 30 miles/ 50 km, or engine functions are not ensured and damage may occur.◀

Displaying the cruising range

1. "Settings"
2. "Info display"
3. "Additional indicators"

The range is displayed in the instrument cluster.

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