Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 157

reduced capacity. If you require full climate
control capacity, the ECO start/stop
function can be deactivated by pressing the
ECO button ( Y page 155).
Vehicles with automatic transmission
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if you:
brake the vehicle to a standstill in
R
transmission position D or N and
you depress the brake pedal.
R
i You can still activate the HOLD function
when the vehicle is stationary, even 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. Depress the
accelerator pedal carefully, as the engine
must be started first.
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.
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 charge level of the battery is too low.
R
you unfasten your seat belt or open the
R
driver's door.
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.
Deactivating/activating the ECO start/
stop function
ECO button
X
To switch off: press button :.
Indicator lamp ; on button : and the
¤ symbol in the multifunction display go
out.
X
To switch on: press button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up. If all conditions
for automatic engine switch-off
( Y page 154) are fulfilled, the ¤ symbol
is shown in green in the multifunction
display.
If not all conditions for automatic engine
switch-off ( Y page 154) are fulfilled, the
¤ symbol is shown in yellow in the
multifunction display. If this is the case, the
ECO start/stop function is not available.
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.
Driving
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