Mercedes-Benz 2015 SLK Operator's Manual page 148

Driving
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stop phase. When you depress the accel-
erator pedal, the engine starts automati-
cally and the braking effect of the HOLD
function is deactivated.
SLK 55 AMG
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D or N,
the ECO start/stop function switches off the
engine automatically.
The ECO start/stop function is operational
and the è ECO symbol is displayed in
green in the multifunction display, if:
the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
R
green.
the outside temperature is within the range
R
that is suitable for the system.
the engine is at normal operating temper-
R
ature.
the set temperature for the vehicle interior
R
has been reached.
the battery is sufficiently charged.
R
the system detects that the windshield is
R
not fogged up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
the hood is closed.
R
the driver's door is closed and the driver's
R
seat belt is fastened.
If the conditions for automatic engine switch-
off are not all fulfilled, the è ECO symbol is
lit yellow.
i All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine is stopped automatically.
i The engine can be automatically switched
off an unlimited number of times.
i The HOLD function can be activated if the
engine has been switched off automati-
cally. It is then not necessary to continue
applying the brakes during the automatic
stop phase. When you depress the accel-
erator pedal, the engine starts automati-
cally and the braking effect of the HOLD
function is deactivated.
Automatic engine start
Operation (SLK 250)
The engine starts automatically if:
you switch off the ECO start/stop function
R
by pressing the ECO button.
you engage reverse gear R.
R
you unfasten your seat belt or open the
R
driver's door.
the vehicle starts to roll.
R
the brake system requires this.
R
the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
R
ates from the set range.
the system detects moisture on the wind-
R
shield when the air-conditioning system is
switched on.
the battery's condition of charge is too low.
R
Vehicles with manual transmission (SLK
250)
! Only engage gear when the clutch pedal is
depressed.
The engine is started automatically if you:
fully depress the clutch pedal.
R
depress the accelerator pedal.
R
Vehicles with automatic transmission
(SLK 250)
The engine is started automatically if you:
release the brake pedal in transmission
R
position D or N when the HOLD function is
not active.
depress the accelerator pedal.
R
move the transmission out of position P.
R
i Shifting the transmission to position P
does not start the engine.
i
If you shift the transmission from R to D,
the ECO start/stop function is available
again once the è ECO symbol reap-
pears in green in the multifunction display.