Neutral N With Eco Start/Stop Function Activated; Engaging Reverse Gear; Shift Recommendation; Autotronic - Mercedes-Benz A-Class Series Owner's Manual

in good time. This uses the engine's braking
effect. This relieves the load on the brake
system and prevents the brakes from over-
heating and wearing too quickly.
Neutral N with ECO start/stop func-
tion activated
In neutral N, the engine is switched off when
the vehicle speed is below a certain threshold
and the clutch pedal is not depressed.
For further information on the ECO start/stop
function ( page 112).
Y

Engaging reverse gear

! Only shift into reverse gear R when the
vehicle is stationary. Otherwise, you could
damage the transmission.
i
The ECO start/stop function is not avail-
able when reverse gear is engaged.
For further information on the ECO start/
stop function ( page 112).
Y
5-speed manual transmission: move the
X
gear lever to the right and then back.
6-speed manual transmission: pull the
X
gear lever up, move it to the left and then
back.

Shift recommendation

The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-
ommended gear is shown in the multifunction
display.
Shift gear according to the gearshift rec-
X
ommendation : shown in the multifunc-
tion display of the instrument cluster.

AUTOTRONIC

Important safety notes
G
Risk of accident
The movement of the pedals must not be
impaired in any way. Do not keep any objects
in the driver's footwell. Make sure that floor-
mats or carpets are correctly secured and
that there is sufficient clearance for the ped-
als.
Do not place several floormats on top of one
another.
G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. This could
cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and
the vehicle could skid. This could cause you
to lose control of your vehicle and cause an
accident.
i
Bear in mind that the power transmission
between the engine and the transmission
is interrupted when the engine is switched
off. Therefore, to prevent the vehicle from
rolling away, shift the automatic transmis-
sion to position P and apply the electric
parking brake when the engine is switched
off and the vehicle is stationary.
AUTOTRONIC
Z
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