Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Operator's Manual page 138

Driving
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the accelerator pedal, the engine starts
automatically and the braking effect of the
HOLD function is deactivated. Depress the
accelerator pedal carefully, as the engine
must be started first.
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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
the multifunction display.
i
Automatic engine switch-off can take
place a maximum of three times
consecutively. The automatic engine
switch-off is then available again after the
border of the ECO symbol appears in the
multifunction display.
Automatic engine start
The engine starts automatically if:
you deactivate the ECO start/stop function
R
by pressing the ECO button.
you switch to drive program S or M.
R
you depress the accelerator pedal.
R
the vehicle starts to roll.
R
the brake system requires this.
R
the system detects moisture on the
R
windshield when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
the charge level of the battery is too low.
R
the driver's seat belt is removed or the
R
driver's door is opened.
you shift the transmission from position D
R
to R.
you engage reverse gear R.
R
you release the brakes when in
R
transmission position D or N and when the
HOLD function is not active.
you steer the vehicle.
R
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Shifting the transmission to position P
does not start the engine.
Deactivating/activating the ECO start/
stop function
Example: ECO button
i
If indicator lamp ; is off, the ECO start/
stop function has been deactivated
manually or as the result of a malfunction.
The engine will then not be switched off
automatically when the vehicle stops.
i
Each time the engine is started, the ECO
start/stop function switches to the status
(on or off) that was selected before
switching off the engine.
Deactivating
Press button : in drive program C.
X
or
Switch to drive program S or M
X
( page 142).
Y
Indicator lamp ; on button : and the
¤ symbol in the multifunction display go
out.
The Stop/Start active
inactive message in the AMG menu in the
multifunction display goes out.
Activating
Press button :.
X
Indicator lamp ; lights up. If drive
program S or M is active, the automatic
transmission switches to drive program C.
If all conditions for automatic engine
switch-off ( page 135) are fulfilled, the
Y
¤ symbol is shown in the multifunction
display. In addition, the
or Stop/Start
Stop/Start