Automatic Engine Switch-Off - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Operator's Manual

ECO start/stop function
Introduction
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle is
stopped under certain conditions.
The engine starts automatically when the
driver wants to pull away again. The ECO
start/stop function thereby helps you to
reduce the fuel consumption and emissions
of your vehicle.
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically and
you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
automatically. The vehicle may begin moving.
There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
General notes
ECO start/stop display
:
i
Hybrid vehicles: observe the notes on
the ECO start/stop function in the
"HYBRID" supplement.
If the ¤ symbol is shown in green in the
multifunction display, the ECO start/stop
function switches the engine off
automatically if the vehicle stops moving.
Every time you switch on the engine using the
SmartKey or the Start/Stop button, the ECO
start/stop function is activated.
If the ECO start/stop function has been
manually deactivated (
malfunction has caused the system to be
page 164) or a
Y
deactivated, the ¤ symbol is not
displayed.
AMG vehicles: the Stop/Start active Stop/Start active
Stop/Start inactive Stop/Start inactive
menu in the multifunction display goes out.
AMG vehicles: the ECO start/stop function
is only available in drive program C.
For further information on automatic engine
switch-off ( page 163) and automatic
Y
engine start ( page 164).
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Automatic engine switch-off

General notes
The ECO start/stop function is operational
and the ¤ symbol is displayed in green in
the multifunction display, if:
the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
R
green.
the outside temperature is within the
R
comfort range.
the engine is at normal operating
R
temperature.
the set temperature for the vehicle interior
R
has been reached.
the battery is sufficiently charged.
R
the system detects that the windshield is
R
not fogged up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
the hood is closed.
R
the driver's door is closed and the driver's
R
seat belt is fastened.
If conditions for automatic engine switch-off
have not been fulfilled, the ¤ symbol will
be shown in yellow.
AMG vehicles: the AMG menu in the
multifunction display additionally shows the
Stop/Start inactive Stop/Start inactive
i
All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine has been stopped
automatically.
i
All vehicles (apart from AMG
vehicles): automatic engine switch-off can
take place a maximum of four times
Driving
or
message in the AMG
message.
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163