Mercedes-Benz SLK, Operator'S Manual

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If cylinder shut-off is not active, the engine
will operate with all eight cylinders. In this
case, the number of active cylinders 8 is
shown in the ¤ symbol.
Automatic engine switch-off
Method of operation
The ECO start/stop function is operational
and the ¤ symbol is displayed in green in
the multifunction display, if:
R
the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green.
R
the outside temperature is within the
comfort range.
R
the engine is at normal operating
temperature.
R
the set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached.
R
the battery is sufficiently charged.
R
the system detects that the windshield is
not fogged up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
R
the hood is closed.
R
the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened.
If not all conditions for automatic engine
switch-off are fulfilled, the ¤ symbol is
shown in yellow.
i
All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine has been stopped
automatically.
i
All vehicles (apart from AMG
vehicles): automatic engine switch-off can
take place a maximum of four times
consecutively (initial stop then repeated
three times). The ¤ symbol is shown in
yellow in the multifunction display after the
engine has been started automatically for
the fourth time. When the ¤ symbol is
shown in green in the multifunction display,
automatic engine switch-off is again
possible.
i
AMG vehicles: times which the engine
can be automatically switched off.
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.
Vehicles with manual transmission
The ECO start/stop function switches off the
engine automatically at low speeds.
X
Brake the vehicle.
X
Engage neutral N (follow gearshift
instruction : to engage neutral N, if
necessary).
X
Release the clutch pedal.
The engine is switched off automatically.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D or
N, the ECO start/stop function switches off
the engine automatically.
Automatic engine start
Method of operation
The engine starts automatically if:
R
you switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button.
R
you engage reverse gear R.
R
you switch to drive program S or M (AMG
vehicles).
R
you unfasten your seat belt or open the
driver's door.
R
the vehicle starts to roll.
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Driving
Driving
and
parking