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08 Starting and driving
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Start/Stop* - function and operation
Some engine and gearbox combinations are
equipped with a Start and Stop function
which engages in the event of e.g. stationary
traffic or waiting at traffic lights. The
Start/Stop function is activated automatically
when the engine is started with the key.
Start/StopThe function is
activated automatically when
the engine is started with the
key. The driver is made
aware of the function by the
function's On/Off button
symbol lighting up in the
combined instrument panel
and the On/Off button lamp
illuminating.
All of the car's normal systems such as light-
ing, radio, etc. work as normal even with an
engine that has stopped automatically,
except that some equipment may have the
function temporarily reduced, e.g. the climate
control system's fan speed or extremely high
volume on the audio system.
Auto-stopping the engine
The following is required for the engine to
auto-stop:
Conditions M/A
A
Declutch, set the gear lever in neu-
tral position and release the clutch
pedal - the engine stops automati-
cally.
M
Stop the car with the foot brake
and then keep your foot on the
pedal - the engine stops automati-
cally.
A
A
M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.
In some cases the engine stops automatically
before the car is completely stationary.
The combined instrument panel's
symbols for the Start/Stop function
illuminate as verification and
reminder that the engine has stop-
ped automatically.
Auto-starting the engine
Conditions M/
A
A
With the gear lever in neutral posi-
tion:
1. Depress the clutch pedal or
press the accelerator pedal -
the engine starts.
2. Engage a suitable gear and
drive.
M
The following option is also availa-
ble on a downhill gradient:
Release the foot brake and let the
car move off - the engine starts
automatically when the speed
exceeds normal walking pace.
M
Release the foot pressure on the
foot brake - the engine starts auto-
matically and the journey can con-
tinue.
A
A
M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.
Deactivating the Start/Stop function
In certain situations, it may
advisable to temporarily
switch off the automatic
Start/Stop function - this is
carried out with a push of
this button.
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