Mercedes-Benz GLK 300 4MATIC 2012 Owner's Manual page 155

Driving
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depressed with the transmission in position
D or N.
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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.
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You can also activate the HOLD function
when the vehicle is stationary 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
gently, as the engine must be started first.
Automatic engine start
The engine is started automatically if:
you switch off the ECO start/stop function
R
by pressing the ECO button
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
screen when the air-conditioning system is
switched on
the battery's charge status is too low
R
Vehicles with manual transmission
The engine is started automatically if:
you depress the clutch pedal
R
you depress the accelerator pedal
R
! Only engage gear when the clutch pedal
is depressed.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
The engine is started automatically if:
you release the brakes when in transmis-
R
sion position D or N
you depress the accelerator pedal
R
you engage reverse gear R
R
you move the transmission out of position
R
P
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Shifting the transmission to position P
does not start the engine.
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If you shift the transmission from R to D,
the ECO start/stop function is available
again as soon as the ¤ symbol reap-
pears in the multifunction display.