Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 139

the vehicle is stationary.
R
the outside temperature is within the com-
R
fort range.
the engine is at normal operating temper-
R
ature.
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.
In addition, the Stop/Start inactive Stop/Start inactive
sage is shown in the AMG menu in the multi-
function display.
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.
i The engine can be automatically switched
off an unlimited number of times.
i
You can still activate the HOLD function
when the vehicle is stationary, even if the
engine has been switched off automati-
cally. It is then not necessary to continue
applying the brakes during the automatic
stop phase. When you depress the accel-
erator pedal, the engine starts automati-
cally and the braking effect of the HOLD
function is deactivated. Depress the accel-
erator pedal carefully, as the engine must
be started first.
i
During automatic engine switch-off, the
climate control system only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require full climate
control capacity, the ECO start/stop func-
tion can be deactivated by pressing the
ECO button ( page 136).
Y
Automatic engine start
The engine starts automatically if:
In general:
R
you switch off the ECO start/stop func-
-
tion by pressing the ECO button.
you release the brakes when in transmis-
-
sion position D or N and when the HOLD
function is not active.
By the driver:
R
you release the brakes when in transmis-
-
sion position D or N.
you depress the accelerator pedal.
-
you engage reverse gear R.
-
you move the transmission out of posi-
-
tion P.
you switch to drive program S or M.
-
mes-
you unfasten your seat belt or open the
-
driver's door.
By the system:
R
the vehicle starts to roll.
-
the brake system requires this.
-
the temperature in the vehicle interior
-
deviates from the set range.
the system detects moisture on the
-
windshield when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
the battery's condition of charge is too
-
low.
i
Shifting the transmission to position P
does not start the engine.
Driving
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