Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID 2014, Supplemental Operating Instructions

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X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Start the vehicle.
READY indicator : lights up in the
multifunction display. The vehicle is ready
to drive.
X
Depress the brake pedal and select a gear.
i
The first time the brake pedal is
depressed, braking resistance is reduced
and brake pedal travel is greater than usual.
Noiseless start
When you start the vehicle, electric operation
mode can be used. The engine starts up when
the power required by the driver exceeds the
power currently available from the electric
motor.
Noiseless start is dependent on the outside
temperature and the operating temperature
of the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system has been started using
noiseless start, green READY indicator :
lights up in the multifunction display.
Pulling away
If you are depressing the brake pedal when
shifting the transmission from P to D or R and
still see the Apply Brake to Shift from
'P' display message in the multifunction
display:
X
Depress the brake pedal more firmly and
select the desired transmission position.
i
For further information about pulling
away, see the vehicle Operator's Manual.
ECO start/stop function
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When the vehicle is stationary and the green
READY indicator in the instrument cluster is
lit, this means that the engine has been
switched off automatically. All of the vehicle's
systems remain active.
If you remove your foot from the brake pedal
while in transmission position D or R, the
vehicle may pull away automatically.
There is a risk of an accident.
Exit the vehicle only if:
R
both the green and yellow READY
indicators in the instrument cluster are off
R
you have secured the vehicle to prevent it
from rolling away.
General notes
The ECO start/stop function automatically
switches off the engine at higher speeds
(
Y
page 23) and when the vehicle comes to
a stop.
The ECO start/stop function is only available
in drive program E.
The system is operational when READY
indicator : turns green in the multifunction
display.
All vehicle systems remain active, e.g. the
automatic climate control.
Automatic engine switch-off
The engine is switched off automatically,
including when:
R
the driver releases the accelerator pedal
and does not exceed a speed of 90 km/h
(140 km/h) (
Y
page 23) or
R
the engine has reached its operating
temperature
R
the driver’s seat belt is fastened and the
driver’s door is closed
R
the driver only slightly depresses the
accelerator pedal
R
the hood is closed and engaged properly
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Driving
Driving
and
parking