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The engine makes noises after the cold start
The increased running noise is due to the briefly in-
creased engine speed. This is not a defect.
START STOP
Usage
The START STOP system reduces environmentally
damaging emissions, including CO
If the system determine that the engine is not nee-
ded when the vehicle stops, it turns off the engine
and starts it again when moving off.
Functionality
Vehicle with manual transmission
A system-related engine switch-off occurs when
stopping, when switching the gear lever into the
neutral position, and when releasing the clutch pedal.
A system-related engine start occurs when the
clutch pedal is pressed down.
Vehicle with automatic transmission
A system-related engine switch-off occurs when the
brake pedal is actuated and the engine is stopped.
A system-related engine start occurs when the ac-
celerator pedal is pressed down. When the Auto
Hold function is deactivated, a system-related en-
gine start occurs after releasing the brake pedal.
Status display in the instrument cluster display
Engine is switched off via the START-STOP
system
Engine is not switched off via the START-STOP
system due to operating conditions that are
not met
Display of detailed information in the infotainment
screen
Vehicle status
Or:
Vehicle status
Operating conditions
Some conditions are systemic and can neither be in-
fluenced nor recognised. Therefore, the system may
react differently in situations which seem identical
from the driver's perspective.
The driver must fulfil the following conditions.
✓ The driver's door is closed.
✓ The driver has fastened the seat belt.
✓ The driving speed was higher than 4 km/h after
the last stop.
Settings
Automatic activation
Upon start-up of the engine.
▶
By selecting driving mode Eco
▶
tion.
Deactivate/activate system
›
Press the
When the system is deactivated, the symbol
, and saves fuel.
2
minates in the button.
If a system-related engine switch-off occurs and the
system is deactivated, the engine will start.
Troubleshooting
The engine does not switch off when stopping, or
it starts before starting up
The system has detected that the engine is running.
Manual gearbox
Operation
NOTICE
Danger of engine damage!
Shift to a higher gear before reaching the red area
▶
on the tachometer scale.
NOTICE
Danger of gearbox damage!
Fully depress the clutch pedal when changing gear.
▶
When not shifting gear, do not put your hand on
▶
the shift lever.
Engaging reverse gear
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
Fully depress the clutch.
›
Move the shift lever to the neutral position.
›
Push the shift lever down.
›
Turn it completely to the left.
›
Wait briefly.
›
Engage reverse gear.
Starting and driving ›
START STOP
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