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BSG-0005
Fig.
146
In the
centre
console:
button for the
start/stop system
r-T'n
First read and observe the introductory
L-lcJJ
information and safety warnings
.&.
on
page
196.
The start/stop system automatically switches the
engine off when the
vehicle is
stationary.
When re-
quired
,
the
engine
restarts
automatically.
The function is automatically
activated
every
time
the ignition is switched
on.
The
instrument cluster
display will show
information
about the current sta-
tus.
You can find additional information on
the
start/
stop
mode
by pressing the~ button
in
the
Vehi-
cl
e
status
menu
in the
infotainment
system.
Always
deactivate the start/stop system manually
when driving
through
water.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
•
When the
vehicle
is
stationary,
disengage
the
gear and release the clutch pedal.
The
engine
is
stopped.
•
Depress the
clutch pedal
to restart the
engine.
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox
•
When
the
vehicle is
stationary,
press and hold
the brake pedal. The engine is stopped.
•
Take
your
foot off the
brake
pedal,
or depress
the accelerator, to restart the
engine.
Important preconditions for automatic
engine switch-off
•
The
driver is wearing their seat
belt.
•
The
driver
door is
closed.
•
The
bonnet is
closed
.
•
The
factory-fitted towing bracket is
not
attached
electrically
to a
trailer.
•
A minimum
engine
temperature
has been
reached
.
198
I
While driving
•
The
vehicle has
been moved since the
engine
was
last switched
off.
•
For vehicles with
Climatronic:
the
temperatu
inside the
vehicle
is within
the
pre-set
temperat~~e
range.
•
The defrost
function
of
the air
conditioning sys.
tem is
not
switched on.
•
The
charging state
of the vehicle battery
is
suf.
ficient.
•
The
temperature of the
vehicle battery
is
not
too low
or too
high.
•
The vehicle
is
not on
a
steep incline.
•
For
vehicles
with an automatic
gearbox:
the
front
wheels
are not
angled
too
sharply.
•
The windscreen heating is not switched
on.
•
Reverse
gear
is
not
engaged.
•
The park
assist system (Park
Assist) system
is
not
active.
When the
conditions
for automatic
engine switch-
off
are only
fulfilled when
the vehicle is
stationary,
the
engine
can also
switch off
subsequently:
•
When the driver
creates
the required conditions
by
performing
an
action,
e.g.
by
switching off
the
defrost function
.
•
If the
@
button in the
centre console is
pressed
twice
~Fig
.
146.
•
When
selector
lever position P is selected
in
vehicles with
an
automatic gearbox.
Conditions for an automatic restart
The
engine can start
automatically
under
the
fol-
lowing
conditions:
•
If the temperature
inside
the vehicle
substan-
tially increases
or
decreases.
•
If the
vehicle rolls
on.
•
If the voltage of the vehicle
battery
falls.
•
If the
steering
wheel is moved.
Conditions that require a manual engine
start
The engine
must be started
manually
in
the folloW·
ing
conditions:
•
If the driver unfastens their
seat
belt.
•
If the
driver
door is opened
.
•
If the bonnet
is opened.
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