Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner's Manual page 166

Automatic engine switch-off
Method of operation
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 are fulfilled, the ¤ symbol is
shown in yellow.
i
All vehicle systems remain active during
automatic engine switch-off.
i
The engine can be switched off automat-
ically a maximum of four times (first stop
and three subsequent stops) in succession.
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, auto-
matic engine switch-off is again possible.
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 164).
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.
Shift to neutral N (follow gearshift instruc-
X
tion : to shift to 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 you:
stop the vehicle in transmission position
R
D or N and
continue to depress the brake pedal
R
i
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.
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.
Driving
163
Z