Steptronic transmission: manual
engine stop
If the engine was not switched off automatically
when the vehicle stopped, the engine can be
switched off manually:
▷
Press the brake pedal forcefully again from
the current pedal position.
▷
Engage selector lever position P.
When all functional preconditions are fulfilled, the
engine switches off.
Air conditioner when the engine is
switched off
The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced
when the engine is switched off.
Displays in the instrument cluster
General information
The display in the tachometer in‐
dicates that the Auto Start/Stop
function is ready for an Automatic
engine start.
The display indicates that the
conditions for an automatic en‐
gine stop have not been met.
Total time with switched-off engine
ECO PRO drive mode: depending
on the vehicle equipment, the to‐
tal time that the engine has been
switched off using the Auto Start/
Stop function is displayed on an
automatic engine stop.
The total time can be reset via the trip data.
Additional information:
ECO PRO, refer to page
.
Functional limitations
The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
▷
In case of a steep downhill grade.
▷
Brake not engaged strongly enough.
▷
The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.
▷
The car's interior has not yet been heated or
cooled to the required level.
▷
Where there is a risk of window condensation
when the automatic climate control is
switched on.
▷
Engine or other parts not at operating tem‐
perature.
▷
Engine cooling is required.
▷
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steer‐
ing wheel is being turned.
▷
Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
▷
At higher elevations.
▷
Hood is unlocked.
▷
The parking assistant is activated.
▷
Stop-and-go traffic.
▷
Steptronic transmission: selector lever posi‐
tion in N or R.
▷
After driving in reverse.
▷
Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting the engine
Functional requirements
Steptronic transmission
The engine starts automatically under the follow‐
ing preconditions:
▷
By releasing the brake pedal.
▷
When Automatic Hold is activated: step on
the accelerator pedal.
Driving off
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
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