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When the engine is turned on with the engine
bonnet open.
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When the driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
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When the driver’s door is open.
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When the steering wheel is operated.
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When the Stop/Start System indicator blinks at
a low speed.
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When the accelerator pedal is depressed
(XTRONIC transmission models).
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When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse) posi-
tion.
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When the fan speed control dial is in any posi-
tion other than “OFF” (0) while the air flow con-
trol dial is in the front defogger position (manual
air conditioner).
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When the front defogger switch is on (automatic
air conditioner).
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When the Stop/Start System OFF switch is
turned on.
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When the electric power steering warning light,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light, or the Electronic Stability Programme
(ESP) warning light illuminates.
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When the brake pedal is not fully depressed
(XTRONIC transmission models).
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When stopping the vehicle on steep sloping
roads (XTRONIC transmission models).
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When the power consumption is large.
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When the vehicle is travelling at altitudes higher
than 2000 m (6562 ft) (MT models).
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When the vehicle is travelling at altitudes higher
than 1500m (4922 ft) (R9M engine in combina-
tion with XTRONIC transmission models).
NOTE
It may take some time until the Stop/Start Sys-
tem activates under the following conditions:
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When the battery is discharged.
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When the outside temperature is low.
•
When the battery is replaced or the battery ter-
minal is disconnected for extended periods and
then reconnected.
NOTE
The engine will not restart even if the brake pedal
is released (XTRONIC transmission ) or clutch
pedal is pressed (MT) while the Stop/Start Sys-
tem is activated under the following condition:
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When the shift lever is in the P (Park) position
(XTRONIC transmission models).
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When the engine bonnet is opened.
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When the driver seat belt is unfastened and the
driver’s door is opened (MT models).
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When the gear shift lever is not in the Neutral
position. (MT models)
NOTE
The engine will restart without releasing the
brake pedal (XTRONIC transmission models) or
without depressing the clutch pedal (MT models)
while the Stop/Start System is activated under
the following conditions:
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When the Stop/Start System OFF switch is
pushed.
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When the fan speed control dial is in any posi-
tion other than “OFF” (0) while the air flow con-
trol dial is in the front defogger position (manual
air conditioner).
•
When the front defogger switch is set to “ON”
(automatic air conditioner).
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When the accelerator pedal is depressed.
(XTRONIC transmission models)
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When the steering wheel is operated. (XTRONIC
transmission models)
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When the battery capacity is low.
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When the power consumption is large.
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When the brake pedal is released on sloping
roads and the vehicle is moved.
•
When the force to the brake pedal is reduced
while the shift lever is in the D (Drive) or N (Neu-
tral) position. (XTRONIC transmission models)
•
When the shift lever is placed in the L (Low), D
(Drive) or R (Reverse) position from the N or P
position. (XTRONIC transmission models)
•
When the vacuum of the brake servo is insuffi-
cient as a result of depressing the brake pedal
several times.
Starting and driving 5-23
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