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Deactivating the Start/Stop
function
In certain situations, it may be advisable to
turn the Start/Stop function off.
To turn off Start/Stop, tap the
Start/Stop
function button
in the center display's Func-
tion view. The indicator light
in the button will go out
when the function has been
turned off.
The function will remain turned off until:
it is reactivated
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the drive mode is changed to
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Related information
Driving with the Start/Stop function
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(p. 431)
Conditions for the Start/Stop function
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(p. 433)
Conditions for the Start/Stop
function
Certain conditions must be met for Start/
Stop to function.
If any condition is not met, this will be indi-
cated in the instrument panel.
The engine does not auto-stop
The engine will not auto-stop if:
The vehicle has not reached a speed of
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ca 10 km/h (6 mph) after starting.
After several auto-stops, the speed must
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again exceed approximately ca 10 km/h
(6 mph) before the next auto-stop.
Eco
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The driver has not fastened the seatbelt.
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The engine is not running at its normal
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operating temperature.
The ambient temperature is under
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approximately -5 °C (23 °F) or over
approximately 30 °C (86 °F).
Windshield heating is activated.
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The climate system settings and the
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actual climate in the passenger compart-
ment differ.
The vehicle is in reverse.
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The driver is making large steering wheel
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movements.
The road gradient is very steep.
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The hood is open.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Driving at high altitude and the engine has
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not reached its normal operating tempera-
ture.
ABS has been activated.
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Hard braking (even if the ABS system has
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not been activated).
Many starts during a short period of time
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have triggered the starter motor's over-
heating protection.
The exhaust system's particulate filter is
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full.
A trailer is connected to the vehicle's elec-
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trical system.
The transmission is not running at its nor-
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mal operating temperature.
The gear selector is in mode M (±).
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If traffic conditions allow it (for example in
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a traffic jam).
The engine does not auto-start
The engine will not auto-start after an auto-
stop if:
The driver is not wearing a seat belt, the
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gear selector is in the P position and the
driver's door is open. The engine must be
started normally.
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