Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2023, Operator'S Manual

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speed. This results in greater maneuverability and
improved driving stability, e.g. when cornering.
Rear axle steering has the following characteris-
tics:
R
reduced steering effort and turning circle
resulting in reduced parking effort
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improved driving stability, e.g. when cornering
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more direct steering resulting in improved
handling of the vehicle
Observe the notes on snow chains and snow
chain mode (
/
page 445).
ECO start/stop function
▌ ECO start/stop function
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Depending on the engine, the ECO start/stop
function is not available in all drive programs.
Observe the status display on the driver's dis-
play concerning this.
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Plug-in hybrid: this function is not available.
The engine will be switched off automatically in
the following situations if all vehicle conditions for
an automatic engine stop are met:
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You brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans-
mission position
h
or
i
.
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Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical sys-
tem: you depress the brake pedal when travel-
ing at a low speed.
If the system has detected one of the following
situations, the engine will not stop:
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You stop at a stop sign and there is no vehicle
in front of you.
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The vehicle that stopped in front of you starts
up again.
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You maneuver, turn the steering wheel sharply
or engage reverse gear.
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If the system detects an intelligent stop inhibi-
tor, e.g. a stop sign, the engine will not stop.
If you activate the HOLD function or engage
park position
j
, the engine can be switched
off in spite of an intelligent stop inhibitor.
The engine will restart automatically in the follow-
ing cases:
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You engage transmission position
h
or
k
.
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You depress the accelerator pedal.
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The vehicle requires an automatic engine
start.
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You release the brake pedal.
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Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical sys-
tem:
-
You release the brake pedal on a downhill
gradient and the vehicle does not roll.
-
The vehicle rolls on a downhill gradient and
does not automatically enter glide mode at
15 mph (20 km/h).
ECO start/stop function symbols on the driver's
display:
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The
è
symbol (green) appears when the
vehicle is at a standstill: the engine was
switched off by the ECO start/stop function.
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The
ç
symbol (yellow) appears when the
vehicle is at a standstill: not all vehicle condi-
tions for an engine stop have been met.
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