Automatic Engine Start - Mercedes-Benz A-Class Series Owner's Manual

Example: ECO start/stop display
Brake the vehicle until it comes to a stand-
X
still.
The gearshift instruction to engage neutral
N is shown in the multifunction display.
Example: gearshift instruction
Shift to neutral N and release the clutch
X
pedal.
The engine is switched off automatically.
The following conditions must be fulfilled for
the ECO start/stop function to be operational
and for the ECO symbol to be shown in the
display:
the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
R
up green.
the engine has reached operating temper-
R
ature.
the bonnet is closed.
R
the outside temperature is within the suit-
R
able range.
the charge status of the battery is suffi-
R
cient.
brake support is stable.
R
the driver's door is closed and the driver's
R
seat belt is fastened.
The engine is stopped automatically if:
the speed is low.
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neutral N is engaged.
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the clutch pedal is not depressed.
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Automatic engine start

After switching off the engine automatically,
the ECO start/stop function starts the engine
automatically again when the vehicle is sta-
tionary and the clutch is depressed.
Fully depress the clutch pedal.
X
The engine starts automatically.
Shift to either first or reverse gear and pull
X
away.
! Do not engage a gear without depressing
the clutch as this disables the automatic
engine start function. As a result, the bat-
tery cannot be recharged and the demister
function of THERMOTRONIC is not availa-
ble.
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When manoeuvring, the ECO start/stop
function will not automatically switch off
the vehicle's engine. The engine will only be
switched off when stopping next after the
vehicle has reached a speed of at least
15 km/h.
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The automatic engine start feature of the
ECO start/stop function starts the engine
more smoothly than a normal engine start
using the ignition key.
The engine is started automatically by the
ECO start/stop function if:
the speed is above a certain threshold.
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the ECO button is pressed.
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the demister function of THERMOTRONIC
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luxury automatic climate control is selec-
ted.
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