Mercedes-Benz CLS 2015 Operator's Manual page 156

Driving
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i All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine is stopped automatically.
i The HOLD function can also be activated
if the engine has been switched off auto-
matically. It is then not necessary to con-
tinue applying the brakes during the auto-
matic stop phase. When you depress the
accelerator pedal, the engine starts auto-
matically and the braking effect of the
HOLD function is deactivated.
i All vehicles (apart from AMG vehicles):
automatic engine switch-off can take place
a maximum of four times consecutively (ini-
tial stop then repeated three times).
i
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
in transmission position D or N the brake
R
pedal is released and the HOLD function is
not active
you depress the accelerator pedal
R
you engage reverse gear R
R
you move the transmission out of position
R
P
you switch to drive program S, S+ or M
R
(AMG vehicles)
you unfasten your seat belt or open the
R
driver's door
the vehicle starts to roll
R
the brake system requires this
R
the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
R
ates from the set range
the system detects moisture on the wind-
R
shield when the air-conditioning system is
switched on
the battery's condition of charge is too low
R
i
Shifting the transmission to position P
does not start the engine.
Deactivating or activating the ECO
start/stop function
All vehicles (except AMG vehicles)
To deactivate: press ECO button :.
X
Indicator lamp ; goes out.
To activate: press ECO button :.
X
Indicator lamp ; lights up.
If the indicator lamp on the ECO button is off,
the ECO start/stop function has been deac-
tivated manually or as the result of a mal-
function.
AMG vehicles
To deactivate: in drive program C, press
X
ECO button :.
or
Switch to drive program S, S+ or M
X
( page 163).
Y
Indicator lamp ; goes out.
To activate: press ECO button :.
X
Indicator lamp ; lights up.