Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG 2020 Operator's Manual page 14

12 Driving and parking
Operation of the ECO start/stop function
The engine is automatically switched off if the
following conditions are met:
If all vehicle conditions for an automatic
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engine stop are met.
You brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans‐
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mission position h or i.
You depress the brake pedal when driving at
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speeds below 15 mph (20 km/h).
The è symbol appears in the multifunction
display when the vehicle is stationary.
The engine is restarted automatically if:
You release the brake pedal in transmission
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position h when the HOLD function is not
active.
You shift from transmission position j.
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You engage transmission position h or k.
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You depress the accelerator pedal.
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You permanently activate manual gearshift‐
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ing.
You pull the left-hand steering wheel gear‐
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shift paddle.
An automatic engine start is necessary.
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If the engine was switched off by the ECO start/
stop function and you leave the vehicle, a warn‐
ing tone sounds and the engine is not restarted.
The Vehicle Ready to Drive Switch the Ignition
Off Before Exiting display message also appears
in the multifunction display. If you do not switch
off the ignition, the ignition is automatically
switched off after one minute.
AMG exhaust system
Operating the AMG exhaust system
Press button 1.
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The sporty characteristic (Powerful) is selec‐
ted when indicator lamp 2 lights up.