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118 Driving and operating
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
If the vehicle is at a standstill with
depressed brake pedal, Autostop is
activated automatically.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
The stop-start system will be disabled
on inclines of 12% or more.
Indication
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator
D
.
During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
● The stop-start system is not
manually deactivated.
● The driver's door is closed or the
driver's seat belt is fastened.
● The vehicle battery is sufficiently
charged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed up.
● The engine coolant temperature
is not too high.
● The engine exhaust temperature
is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The ambient temperature is not
too low or too high.
● The climate control system
allows an Autostop.
● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The self-cleaning function of the
exhaust filter is not active.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Notice
The Autostop may be inhibited for
several hours after a battery
replacement or reconnection.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop.
Climate control
3
102.
Immediately after higher speed
driving an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in
3
113.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features such as auxiliary electric
heater or rear window heating are
disabled or switched to a power
saving mode. The fan speed of the
climate control system is reduced to
save power.