Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2014 Owner's Manual page 185

Driving
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If you lock the vehicle with the key's remote
control or with KEYLESS-GO, after a short
time:
you will not be able to switch on the ignition
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with the Start/Stop button
you will not be able to start the engine with
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the Start/Stop button until the vehicle is
unlocked again
If you lock the vehicle centrally using the but-
ton on the front door (
continue to start the engine with the Start/
Stop button.
The engine can be switched off while the vehi-
cle is in motion by pressing and holding the
Start/Stop button for three seconds. This
function operates independently of the ECO
start/stop automatic engine switch-off func-
tion.
Key positions with the Start/Stop button
If Start/Stop button : has not yet been
pressed, this corresponds to the key being
removed from the ignition.
To switch on the power supply: press
X
Start/Stop button : once.
The power supply is switched on. You can
now activate the windscreen wipers, for
example.
The power supply is switched off again if:
the driver's door is opened and
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you press Start/Stop button : twice when
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in this position
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To switch on the ignition: press Start/
X
Stop button : twice.
The ignition is switched on.
The power supply is switched off again if:
the driver's door is opened and
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you press Start/Stop button : once when
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in this position
Removing the Start/Stop button
You can remove the Start/Stop button from
the ignition lock and start the vehicle as nor-
mal using the key.
It is only possible to switch between Start/
Stop button mode and key operation when
the transmission is in position P.
When you insert Start/Stop button : into
ignition lock ;, the system needs approx-
imately two seconds recognition time. You
can then use Start/Stop button :.
Remove Start/Stop button : from ignition
X
lock ;.
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You do not have to remove the Start/Stop
button from the ignition lock when you
leave the vehicle.