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STARTING AND DRIVING
446
Temporarily deactivating the Start/
Stop function
In certain situations, it may be advisable to tem-
porarily turn the Start/Stop function off.
To turn off Start/Stop, tap the
Start/Stop function button in
the center display's Function
view. The indicator light in the
button will go out when the
function has been turned off.
The function will remain turned off until:
•
it is reactivated
•
the drive mode is changed to Eco.
Related information
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Driving with the Start/Stop function (p. 444)
•
Conditions for the Start/Stop function
(p. 446)
Conditions for the Start/Stop
function
Certain conditions must be met for Start/Stop to
function.
If any condition is not met, this will be indicated in
the instrument panel.
The engine does not auto-stop
The engine will not auto-stop if:
•
the vehicle has not reached a speed of
ca 10 km/h (6 mph) after starting.
•
after several auto-stops, the speed must
again exceed approximately ca 10 km/h
(6 mph) before the next auto-stop.
•
the driver's seat belt is unbuckled.
•
the start battery's charge is below the mini-
mum level.
•
the engine is not running at its normal oper-
ating temperature.
•
the ambient temperature is under approxi-
mately -5 °C (23 °F) or over approximately
30 °C (86 °F).
•
windshield heating is activated.
•
the climate system settings and the actual
climate in the passenger compartment differ.
•
the vehicle is backing up.
•
the start battery's temperature is above or
below the permitted limits.
•
the driver is turning the steering wheel hard.
•
the road gradient is very steep.
•
the hood is open.
•
driving at high altitude and the engine has
not reached its normal operating tempera-
ture.
•
ABS has been activated.
•
hard braking (even if the ABS system has
not been activated).
•
many starts during a short period of time
have triggered the starter motor's overheat-
ing protection.
•
a trailer's electrical system is connected to
the vehicle's electrical system.
•
the transmission is not running at its normal
operating temperature.
•
The gear selector is in mode M (±).
The engine does not auto-start
The engine will not auto-start after an auto-stop
if:
•
the driver is not wearing a seat belt, the gear
selector is in the P position and the driver's
door is open. The engine must be started
normally.
The engine auto-starts while the brake
pedal is depressed
In the following situations, the engine will auto-
start even if the brake pedal is depressed:
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