Automatic Engine Switch-Off - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual

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malfunction has caused the system to be
deactivated, the ¤ symbol is not
displayed.
AMG vehicles: the
Stop/Start inactive
menu in the multifunction display goes out.
AMG vehicles: the ECO start/stop function
is only available in drive program C.
For further information on automatic engine
switch-off ( page 162) and automatic
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engine start ( page 162).
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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 displayed in green in
the multifunction display, if:
the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
R
green.
no off-road program has been selected.
R
the outside temperature is within the
R
comfort range.
the engine is at normal operating
R
temperature.
the set temperature for the vehicle interior
R
has been reached.
the battery is sufficiently charged.
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the system detects that the windshield is
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not 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
R
seat belt is fastened.
If conditions for automatic engine switch-off
have not been fulfilled, the ¤ symbol will
be shown in yellow.
AMG vehicles: the AMG menu in the
multifunction display additionally shows the
Stop/Start inactive
Stop/Start active
message in the AMG
message.
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All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine has been stopped
automatically.
or
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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.
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All vehicles (apart from AMG
vehicles): automatic engine switch-off can
take place a maximum of four times
consecutively (initial stop then repeated
three times). 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,
automatic engine switch-off is again
possible.
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AMG vehicles: times which the engine
can be automatically switched off.
Automatic engine start
The engine starts automatically if:
you switch off the ECO start/stop function
R
by pressing the ECO button.
you release the brakes when in
R
transmission position D or N and when the
HOLD function is not active.
you depress the accelerator pedal.
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you engage reverse gear R.
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you move the transmission out of position
R
P.
you switch to drive program S or M (AMG
R
vehicles).
you switch to an off-road program (except
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for AMG vehicles).
you unfasten your seat belt or open the
R
driver's door.
the vehicle starts to roll.
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