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Before driving into a car wash
To make it possible for the vehicle to roll in an
automatic car wash, follow the information on
Washing in automatic car washes, refer to
page 259.
Switching off the engine
Automatic transmission
1. Engage transmission position P with the ve‐
hicle stopped.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
3. Set the handbrake firmly.
4. Remove the remote control from the ignition
lock, refer to page 54.
Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Function
The concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, for instance in congestion or at traffic
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The
engine starts automatically when you wish to
drive away.
Certain vehicle components may experience
additional wear as a result of this system.
Automatic operation
The automatic engine Start/Stop function is op‐
erational after each engine start.
The function is activated at a certain speed:
▷ Automatic transmission: at 5 mph/9 km/h.
Automatic engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically during
a stop under the following conditions:
Automatic transmission:
▷ The selector lever is in transmission position
D.
▷ The brake pedal remains depressed while
the vehicle is at a standstill.
▷ The driver's safety belt is fastened or the
driver's door is closed.
When the engine is switched off, the air volume
of the automatic climate control is reduced.
Indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
The indicator lamp lights up when the
Auto Start/Stop function is ready to
start the engine automatically.
The indicator lamp lights up if the re‐
quirements for an automatic engine
stop are not fulfilled.
Note
The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
▷ External temperatures below ap‐
prox. 37 ℉/+3 ℃.
▷ High external temperature and operation of
the automatic climate control.
▷ The interior is not yet heated or cooled as
much as desired.
▷ The engine is not yet at operating tempera‐
ture.
▷ Sharp steering angle or the steering wheel
is being turned.
▷ After driving in reverse.
▷ Fogging of the windows when the automatic
climate control is switched on.
▷ Vehicle battery charge is very low.
▷ Hood is unlocked.
▷ HDC is activated.
▷ Stop-and-go traffic.
▷ The selector lever is in position N or S/M.
The indicator lamp is lit.
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