Mercedes-Benz A Series Owner's Manual page 92

Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function)
The ECO start/stop function automatically
switches on the engine as soon as you pre-
pare to pull away, e.g. by engaging a gear.
Depress the clutch pedal.
X
The engine starts automatically.
Shift to either first or reverse gear and pull
X
away.
!
Do not engage a gear without depressing
the clutch as this disables the automatic
engine start function. As a result, the bat-
tery cannot be recharged and the demister
function of Thermotronic* is not available.
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When manoeuvring in and out of parking
spaces, the ECO start/stop function will
not automatically switch off the vehicle's
engine. The engine will only be switched off
automatically if the vehicle has reached a
speed of at least 15 km/h before coming
to a standstill again.
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The system can differentiate between
starting the engine with the key and the
automatic engine start via the ECO start/
stop function.
* optional
Pulling away
!
Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift into reverse gear when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.
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The vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic lock-
ing feature ( page 111).
Y
Manual transmission
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Depress the clutch pedal.
X
Shift to either first or reverse gear.
X
Release the parking brake (
X
Y
Slowly release the clutch pedal and
X
depress the accelerator pedal.
!
Change gear in good time and avoid spin-
ning the wheels. You could otherwise dam-
age the vehicle.
AUTOTRONIC*
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It is only possible to move the selector
lever to the desired position if you depress
the brake pedal. Only then is the selector
lever lock released.
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
X
depressed.
The selector lever lock is released.
Release the parking brake.
X
Move the selector lever to position D or R.
X
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Wait until the shift process is completed
before pulling away.
Release the brake pedal.
X
Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
X
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Upshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.
page 90).
Controls
Driving and parking
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