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When the ignition is switched off: press ON/
OFF button on the radio.
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When the engine is running: press the Start/
Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐
main ready for operation.
Radio ready state switches off automatically:
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After approx. 8 minutes.
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When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system.
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Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting the engine
Double-clutch transmission
Starting the engine
1.
Depress the brake pedal.
2.
Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Engine stop
General information
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot start the engine.◀
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the vehi‐
cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in
the direction of the curb. ◀
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Driving
Before driving into a car wash
In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car
wash, heed the information regarding Washing
in automatic car washes, refer to page 268.
Double-clutch transmission
Switching off the engine
1.
Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to
a stop.
2.
Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The radio ready state is switched on.
3.
Set the parking brake.
Auto Start/Stop function
The concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, e.g., in a traffic congestion or at traffic
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The
engine starts again automatically for driving off.
Certain vehicle components may experience
additional wear as a result of this system.
Semi-automatic mode
After every start of the engine, the Auto Start
Stop function is in the last selected state, refer
to page 67. If the Auto Start Stop function is
activated, it will be available after a given speed
is exceeded:
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Double-clutch transmission: from 5 mph,
approx. 9 km/h.
Engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically during
a stop under the following conditions:
Double-clutch transmission:
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The selector lever is in transmission position
D.
Controls
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