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Conditions for the system function
The following conditions must be met for the system to function correctly.
The driver's door is closed.
The driver has fastened the seat belt.
The driving speed after the last stop was higher than 4 km/h.
System status
The system status is shown in the display when the vehicle comes to a halt
» Fig.
239.
The engine is switched off automatically; when moving off, the ignition
process will be initiated automatically.
The engine is not switched off automatically.
When stopping, the engine will not switch off for the following reasons,
among others.
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The engine temperature for the proper function of the system has not yet
been reached.
The charge state of the vehicle battery is too low.
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The current consumption is too high.
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High air conditioning or heating output (high blower speed, big difference
between the desired and actual interior temperature).
If the engine is shut down automatically and the system detects that the en-
gine is required, such as when the brake pedal is pressed repeatedly, then the
system automatically starts the engine.
More information about the current system status can be displayed in the info-
tainment screen in menu
/ → → Vehicle status.
If there is a system fault, the following message will appear in the display of
the instrument cluster. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Note
If the driver's seat belt is removed for more than approx. 30 seconds or the
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driver's door is opened during automatic stop mode, the engine will have to be
started manually.
No automatic engine shut-down takes place when a vehicle with automatic
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transmission is moving at low speed (e.g. during a traffic jam) and remains sta-
tionary after pressing the brake pedal lightly. Automatic engine shut-down
takes place if you press the brake pedal down with more force.
For vehicles with automatic transmission there is no automatic engine shut-
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down when the system detects a manoeuvring action due to a large steering
angle.
manually activate/deactivate system
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To deactivate/activate, press the button
When the system is deactivated, the
If the system is deactivated, it will be reactivated automatically after the igni-
tion has been switched off and on.
Note
If the system is deactivated when the engine is turned off automatically, then
the automatic start process takes place.
Fig. 240
Button for the START-STOP sys-
tem
» Fig.
240.
symbol lights up in the button.
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