Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner's Manual page 184

Driving
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AMG vehicles: the AMG menu in the multi-
function display additionally shows the
Start inactive
i All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine is switched off automati-
cally.
i All vehicles (except AMG vehicles):
automatic engine switch-off can take place
a maximum of four times consecutively (ini-
tial stop, then three subsequent stops). The
¤ symbol is shown in yellow in the mul-
tifunction display after the engine has been
started automatically for the fourth time.
When the ¤ symbol is shown in green
in the multifunction display, automatic
engine switch-off is again possible.
i
AMG vehicles: the number of consecu-
tive automatic engine stops is unlimited.
Vehicles with manual transmission
The ECO start/stop function switches off the
engine automatically at low speeds.
X
Brake the vehicle.
X
Engage neutral N (follow gearshift instruc-
tion : to engage neutral N, if necessary).
X
Release the clutch pedal.
The engine is switched off automatically.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D or
N, the ECO start/stop function switches off
the engine automatically.
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-
Stop/
message.
cally and the braking effect of the HOLD
function is deactivated.
Automatic engine start
General notes
The engine is started automatically if:
you switch off the ECO start/stop function
R
by pressing the ECO button
you engage reverse gear R
R
you switch to drive program S, S+ or M
R
(AMG vehicles)
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
screen when the air-conditioning system is
switched on
the battery's charge status is too low
R
the driver's seat belt is released or the driv-
R
er's door is opened.
Vehicles with manual transmission
! Only engage gear when the clutch pedal
is depressed.
The engine is started automatically if you:
depress the clutch pedal fully
R
depress the accelerator pedal.
R
Vehicles with automatic transmission
The engine is started automatically if you:
release the brake pedal when HOLD is not
R
activated and the transmission is in posi-
tion D or N
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 ¤ symbol reappears in
green in the multifunction display.