Mercedes-Benz GLK 300 4MATIC 2012 Owner's Manual page 154

Activating
Press button :.
X
Indicator lamp ; lights up. If all conditions
for automatic engine switch-off
( page 151) are fulfilled, the ¤ symbol
Y
is shown in green in the multifunction dis-
play.
If not all conditions for automatic engine
switch-off are fulfilled, the
( page 151)¤ symbol is shown in yel-
Y
low in the multifunction display. If this is the
case, the ECO start/stop function is not
available.
i
If indicator lamp ; is off, the ECO start/
stop function has been deactivated man-
ually or as the result of a malfunction. The
engine will then not be switched off auto-
matically when the vehicle stops.
i
The ECO start/stop function is activated
each time the engine is switched on.
Automatic engine switch-off
The ECO start/stop function is operational
and the ¤ symbol is displayed in green in
the multifunction display if:
the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
R
green..
the vehicle is stationary
R
the outside temperature is within the com-
R
fort range.
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 windscreen is
R
not misted up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
the bonnet is closed.
R
the driver's door is closed and the driver's
R
seat belt is fastened.
If not all conditions for automatic engine
switch-off ( page 151) are fulfilled, the
Y
¤ symbol is shown in yellow in the multi-
function display.
i
The engine can be switched off automat-
ically a maximum of four times (initial stop,
then three subsequent stops) in succes-
sion. The ¤ symbol is shown in yellow
in the multifunction 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 possi-
ble.
i
During automatic engine switch-off, the
climate control system only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require full climate
control capacity, the ECO start/stop func-
tion can be deactivated by pressing the
ECO button ( page 150).
Y
Vehicles with manual transmission
The ECO start/stop function switches off the
engine automatically at low speeds.
Brake the vehicle until it comes to a stand-
X
still.
Engage neutral N(
X
Y
gearshift instruction : to engage neutral
N, if necessary).
Release the clutch pedal.
X
The engine is switched off automatically.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle is
braked to a standstill and the brake remains
Driving
page 154) (follow
Z
151