Driving and Driving Safety
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Exceptions for the Auto Start Stop
function
The Auto Start Stop function is
not
available in
the following situations, for example:
– When Sport mode is activated.
– When PSM is off.
– In Maneuvering mode.
– When A/C MAX mode is activated.
– When the “Windshield defrost” function is
active.
– At altitudes above approx. 9,843 ft.
(3,000 meters).
– After engaging a gear without actuating the
clutch during automatic stopping of the
engine.
The Auto Start Stop function is available with
limited functionality in the following situations,
for example:
– If the air conditioning or passenger
compartment heating is operated at a high
setting or if the defrost function is run for
long time periods.
– If the battery charging condition is low.
– On upward or downward slopes.
– During internal vehicle test procedures,
e.g. automatic engine checks.
– In the case of excessively low exterior or
battery temperature.
Information
If one of these situations arises after the engine
has stopped automatically, the engine can be
restarted automatically.
Switching Auto Start Stop function and
coasting mode on and off
Switching off
f
Press button
.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
Automatic stopping of the engine is
suppressed and coasting mode is switched
off.
Switching on
f
Press button
.
The indicator light on the button goes out.
The engine is automatically stopped when the
vehicle stops and coasting mode is switched
on.
f
Please see the chapter “DRIVING IN COASTING
MODE” on page 158.
Auto Start Stop function display
If the engine was stopped automatically by the
Auto Start Stop function
and
if the driver is
detected in the vehicle (driver’s safety belt
fastened and driver’s door closed), the indicator
light on the multi-function display in the instrument
panel will light up green.
If the Auto Stop function is not available or if no
driver is detected in the vehicle after the engine
has stopped automatically (driver’s safety belt not
fastened or driver’s door open), the indicator light
on the multi-function display in the instrument
panel will light up yellow when the vehicle is
stationary.
The Auto Start Stop system has detected that:
– At least one precondition for stopping the
engine automatically is not met.
or
– There is at least one exception for the Auto
f
Please see the chapter “PRECONDITIONS FOR
STOPPING THE ENGINE AUTOMATICALLY”
on page 132.
f
Please see the chapter “EXCEPTIONS FOR
THE AUTO START STOP FUNCTION”
on page 133.
Automatic engine stop and restart
readiness
No engine stop or restart readiness
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