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

Automatic engine switch-off

General notes
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 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.
R
the system detects that the windshield is
R
not fogged up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
the hood is closed.
R
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.
i
All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine has been stopped
automatically.
i
The engine can be switched off
automatically 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. The automatic engine
switch-off is available once again when the
¤ symbol is shown in green in the
multifunction display.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D or
N, the ECO start/stop function switches off
the engine automatically.
i
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
General notes
The engine starts automatically if:
you switch off the ECO start/stop function
R
by pressing the ECO button.
you engage reverse gear R.
R
the vehicle starts to roll.
R
the brake system requires this.
R
the temperature in the vehicle interior
R
deviates from the set range.
the system detects moisture on the
R
windshield when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
the condition of charge of the battery is too
R
low.
the driver's seat belt is removed or the
R
driver's door is opened.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
The engine is started automatically if you:
release the brake pedal when HOLD is not
R
activated and the transmission is in
position D or N.
depress the accelerator pedal.
R
move the transmission out of position P.
R
i
Shifting the transmission to position P
does not start the engine.
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.
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