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The Idle Stop/Start function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle is
stopped under certain conditions.
When pulling away again, the engine starts
automatically. The Idle Stop/Start function
thereby helps you to reduce the fuel con-
sumption and emissions of your vehicle.
WARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically
and you exit the vehicle, the engine is re-
started automatically. The vehicle may be-
gin moving There is a risk of accident and
injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn
off the ignition and secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
If the
Idle Stop/Start symbol is shown
in green in the vehicle information display, the
Idle Stop/Start function switches the engine
off automatically once the vehicle stops mov-
ing.
The Idle Stop/Start function is automatically
activated each time you start the engine with
the ignition key.
If the Idle Stop/Start function has been
manually deactivated (see "Deactivating/
activating the Idle Stop/Start function" later
in this section) or a malfunction has caused
the system to be deactivated, the
Idle
Stop/Start symbol is not displayed.
AUTOMATIC ENGINE
SWITCH-OFF
The Idle Stop/Start function is operational
and the
Idle Stop/Start symbol is dis-
played in green in the vehicle information dis-
play, if:
• The indicator light in the ECO button is lit
green.
• The outside temperature is within the
range that is suitable for the system.
• The engine is at normal operating tem-
perature.
• The set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached.
• The battery is sufficiently charged.
• The system detects that the windshield is
not misted up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
• The hood is closed.
• The driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened.
If the conditions for automatic engine
switch-off are not all fulfilled, the
Idle
Stop/Start symbol is shown in yellow.
NSD620
Idle Stop/Start symbol
IDLE STOP/START SYSTEM (IF
EQUIPPED)
Starting and driving 5-29
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