Mercedes-Benz SL 550 BlueEFFICIENCY, Operator'S Manual

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Activating (AMG vehicles)
X
Press button
:
.
If one of the drive programs S, S+ or M is
active, the automatic transmission
switches to drive program
C.
Indicator lamp
;
lights up and the
¤
symbol is shown in green in the
multifunction display. The
Stop/Start
Active
message is shown in the AMG
menu in the multifunction display.
If not all conditions are fulfilled, the
¤
symbol is shown in yellow in the
multifunction display. If this is the case, the
ECO start/stop function is not available.
The
Stop/Start Inactive
message is
shown in the AMG menu in the
multifunction display.
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 engine is only switched off if:
R
the vehicle is stationary.
R
the outside temperature is within the range
which is suitable for the system.
R
the engine is at normal operating
temperature.
R
the battery is sufficiently charged.
R
the system detects that the windshield is
not fogged up when automatic climate
control is switched on.
R
the hood is closed.
R
the driver's door is closed and the driver's
side belt buckle is engaged.
i If not all conditions are fulfilled, the
¤
symbol is shown in yellow in the
multifunction display.
i
The HOLD function can be activated if the
engine has been switched off
automatically. It is then not necessary to
continue applying the brakes during the
automatic stop phase. When you depress
the accelerator pedal, the engine starts
automatically and the braking effect of the
HOLD function is deactivated. Depress the
accelerator pedal carefully, as the engine
must be started first.
If you shift the transmission from R to D, the
ECO start/stop function is available again
once the
¤
symbol reappears in green in
the multifunction display.
The engine can be switched off automatically
a maximum of four times (first stop and three
subsequent stops, except AMG vehicles) in
succession. The
¤
symbol is shown in
yellow in the multifunction display after the
engine has been started automatically for the
fourth time. The engine can only be switched
off automatically again when the
¤
symbol is shown in green in the multifunction
display.
AMG vehicles: times which the engine can
be automatically switched off is unlimited.
Automatic engine start
The engine starts automatically if:
R
you switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button.
R
you switch to one of the drive programs S,
S+ or M (AMG vehicles).
R
the vehicle starts to roll.
R
the brake system requires this.
R
the system detects that the windshield is
fogged up when automatic climate control
is switched on.
R
the condition of charge of the battery is too
low.
R
the driver's seat belt is removed or the
driver's door is opened.
R
you shift out of P.
R
in transmission position D or N the brake
pedal is released and the HOLD function is
not active.
R
you engage reverse gear R.
R
you depress the accelerator pedal.
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