Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 109

The ECO start/stop function is operational and
the è ECO symbol is shown in green in the
multifunction display, if:
the indicator lamp in the è ECO button is
R
lit green
the transfer case is in the HIGH RANGE on-
R
road position
the vehicle is stationary
R
the outside temperature and the atmospheric
R
air pressure is within the range that is suitable
for the system
the engine is at normal operating temperature
R
the set temperature for the vehicle interior
R
has been reached
the battery is sufficiently charged
R
the system detects that the windshield is not
R
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
shown in yellow.
In addition, the Stop/Start inactive
sage is shown in the AMG menu in the multi-
function display.
i
If you shift the transmission from R to D, the
ECO start/stop function is available again
once the è ECO symbol reappears in
green in the multifunction display.
i
The engine can be automatically switched
off an unlimited number of times.
i
You can still activate the HOLD function
when the vehicle is stationary, even 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.
i
During automatic engine switch-off, the cli-
mate control system only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require full climate
control capacity, the ECO start/stop function
can be deactivated by pressing the ECO but-
ton ( page 106).
Y
Automatic engine start
The engine starts automatically if:
In general:
R
you switch off the ECO start/stop function
-
by pressing the ECO button
you release the brakes when in transmis-
-
sion position h or i, when the HOLD
function is inactive
By the driver:
R
you release the brakes when in transmis-
-
sion position h or i
you depress the accelerator pedal
-
you engage reverse gear k
-
you move the transmission out of position
-
j
mes-
you switch to drive program S or M
-
you unfasten your seat belt or open the
-
driver's door
By the system:
R
the vehicle starts to roll
-
the brake system requires this
-
the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
-
ates from the set range
the system detects moisture on the wind-
-
shield when the air-conditioning system is
switched on
the condition of charge of the battery is too
-
low
i
Shifting the transmission to position j
does not start the engine.
Driving
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