Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2013 Owner's Manual page 199

Driving
196
General notes
ECO start/stop display
:
If the ¤ symbol is shown in green in the
multifunction display, the ECO start/stop
function switches the engine off automati-
cally if the vehicle stops moving.
The ECO start/stop function is activated
whenever you switch on the engine using the
key or the Start/Stop button.
If the ECO start/stop function has been man-
ually deactivated (
tion has caused the system to be deactivated,
the ¤ symbol is not displayed.
The ECO start/stop function is only available
in drive program E (drive program C on AMG
vehicles).
Automatic engine switch-off
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D or
N, the ECO start/stop function switches off
the engine automatically.
The ECO start/stop function is operational
and the ¤ symbol is lit green in the multi-
function display if:
the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
R
green
the outside temperature is within the range
R
that is suitable for the system
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
page 197) or a malfunc-
Y
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 the conditions for automatic engine switch-
off are not all fulfilled, the ¤ symbol is lit
yellow.
All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine is switched off automati-
cally.
The HOLD function can be activated 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.
All vehicles (except AMG vehicles): auto-
matic engine switch-off can take place a max-
imum of four times consecutively (initial stop,
then three subsequent stops). The ¤ sym-
bol is shown in yellow in the multifunction
display after the engine has been started
automatically for the fourth time. When the
¤ symbol is lit green in the multifunction
display, automatic engine switch-off is again
possible.
AMG vehicles: the number of consecutive
automatic engine stops is unlimited.
Automatic engine start
The engine is started automatically if:
you switch off the ECO start/stop function
R
by pressing the ECO button
you switch to drive program S or M
R
in transmission position D or N, the brake
R
pedal is released and the HOLD function is
not active
you depress the accelerator pedal
R
you engage reverse gear R
R
you move the transmission out of position
R
P