Automatic Engine Switch-Off - Mercedes-Benz GLC Operator's Manual

General notes
ECO start/stop display
:
The ECO start/stop function is activated when-
ever you start the engine using the SmartKey or
the Start/Stop button.
If the engine has been switched off automati-
cally by the ECO start/stop function, the è
ECO symbol is shown in the multifunction dis-
play.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+/GLC 63 S
4MATIC+: the ECO start/stop function is auto-
matically switched on only in drive program C.
The ECO start/stop function is activated when-
ever you switch on the engine using the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button.

Automatic engine switch-off

If the vehicle is braked to a standstill with the
transmission in h or i, the ECO start/stop
function switches off the engine automatically.
The ECO start/stop function is operational
when:
the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
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green
the outside temperature and the atmospheric
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air pressure is within the range that is suitable
for the system
the engine is at normal operating temperature
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the set temperature for the vehicle interior
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has been reached
the battery is sufficiently charged
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the system detects that the windshield is not
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fogged up when the air-conditioning system is
switched on
the hood is closed
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the driver's door is closed and the driver's
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seat belt is fastened
All of the vehicle's systems remain active when
the engine is stopped automatically.
The HOLD function can also be activated if the
engine has been switched off automatically. It is
then not necessary to continue applying the
brakes during the automatic stop phase. When
you depress the accelerator pedal, the engine
starts automatically and the braking effect of
the HOLD function is deactivated.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+: the number
of consecutive automatic engine stops is unlimi-
ted.
All other models: automatic engine switch-off
can take place a maximum of four times in a row
(initial switch-off, then three subsequent switch-
offs).
Automatic engine start
The engine starts automatically if:
you switch off the ECO start/stop function by
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pressing the ECO button
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+: you
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switch to drive program S+ or S
all other models: you switch to drive pro-
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gram S+
you permanently activate manual gearshifting
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in transmission position h or i, the brake
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pedal is released and the HOLD function is not
active
you depress the accelerator pedal
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you engage reverse gear k
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you move the transmission out of position j
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you unfasten your seat belt or open the driv-
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er's door
the vehicle starts to roll
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the brake system requires this
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the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
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ates from the set range
the system detects moisture on the wind-
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shield when the air-conditioning system is
switched on
the condition of charge of the battery is too
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low
Shifting the transmission to position j does
not start the engine.
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