Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet, Operator'S Manual

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Hill start assist is not active if:
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you are pulling away on a level road or on a
downhill gradient.
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the transmission is in position N.
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the parking brake is applied.
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ESP
®
is malfunctioning.
ECO start/stop function
Introduction
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle is stop-
ped under certain conditions.
The engine starts automatically when the
driver wants to pull away again. The ECO
start/stop function thereby helps you to
reduce the fuel consumption and emissions
of your vehicle.
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically and
you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
automatically. The vehicle may begin moving.
There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
General notes
:
ECO start/stop display
If the engine has been switched off automat-
ically by the ECO start/stop function, the
¤ ECO symbol is shown in the multifunc-
tion display.
Every time you switch on the engine using the
SmartKey or the Start/Stop button, the ECO
start/stop function is activated.
Automatic engine switch-off
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D or N,
the ECO start/stop function switches off the
engine automatically.
The ECO start/stop function is operational
when:
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the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green.
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the outside temperature is within the range
that is suitable for the system.
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the engine is at normal operating temper-
ature.
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the set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached.
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the battery is sufficiently charged.
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the system detects that the windshield is
not fogged up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
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the hood is closed.
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the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened.
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All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine is stopped automatically.
i The HOLD function can also be activated
if the engine has been switched off auto-
matically. It is then not necessary to con-
tinue applying the brakes during the auto-
matic stop phase. When you depress the
accelerator pedal, the engine starts auto-
matically and the braking effect of the
HOLD function is deactivated.
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The engine can be switched off automat-
ically a maximum of four times (first stop
and three subsequent stops) in succession.
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