Mercedes-Benz SLC 2018 Operator's Manual page 121

Important safety notes
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WARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically and
you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
automatically. The vehicle may begin moving.
There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
General notes
ECO start/stop display
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The ECO start/stop function is activated when-
ever you switch on the engine using the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button.
If the engine has been switched off automati-
cally by the ECO start/stop function, the è
ECO symbol is shown in the multifunction dis-
play.
Automatic engine switch-off
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill with the
transmission in h or i, the ECO start/stop
function switches off the engine automatically.
The ECO start/stop function is operational
when:
the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
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green
the outside temperature is within the range
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that is suitable for the system
the engine is at normal operating temperature
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the set temperature for the vehicle interior
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has been reached
the battery is sufficiently charged
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the system detects that the windshield is not
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fogged up when the air-conditioning system is
switched on
the hood is closed
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the driver's door is closed and the driver's
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seat belt is fastened
All of the vehicle's systems remain active when
the engine is stopped automatically.
Automatic engine switch-off can take place a
maximum of four times in a row (initial stop, then
three subsequent stops).
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.
Automatic engine start
The engine starts automatically if:
you switch off the ECO start/stop function by
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pressing the ECO button
you release the brake pedal in transmission
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position h or i and the HOLD function is
not active
you depress the accelerator pedal
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you engage reverse gear k
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you move the transmission out of position j
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you switch to drive program S+
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you unfasten your seat belt or open the driv-
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er's door
the vehicle starts to roll
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the brake system requires this
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the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
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ates from the set range
the system detects moisture on the wind-
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shield when the air-conditioning system is
switched on
the battery's condition of charge is too low
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Shifting the transmission to position j does
not start the engine.
Driving
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