Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual page 143

When pulling away again, the engine starts
automatically. The ECO start/stop function
thereby helps you to reduce the fuel con-
sumption and emissions of your vehicle.
The stop/start function is automatically acti-
vated each time you start the engine with the
ignition key.
If the ECO start/stop function has been man-
ually deactivated or a malfunction has caused
the system to be deactivated, ¤ sym-
bol ; is not displayed. In addition, the indi-
cator lamp in the ECO button on the center
console does not light up.
Automatic engine switch-off
The ECO start/stop function is operational
and the ¤ symbol is displayed in the mul-
tifunction display, if:
the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
R
green
the outside temperature is above 0 †
R
the vehicle is below 2500 m above sea level
R
the hood is closed
R
the driver's seat belt is fastened
R
on vehicles with a manual transmission, the
R
doors are closed
on vehicles with an automatic transmis-
R
sion, the driver's door is closed
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All of the driving systems remain active
when the engine is switched off automati-
cally.
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The engine can be switched off automat-
ically a maximum of four times (initial stop,
then three subsequent stops) in succes-
sion. The automatic engine switch-off is
then available again after the ECO symbol
appears in the multifunction display.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D or
N, the ECO start/stop function switches off
the engine automatically.
Automatic engine start
The engine is started automatically if:
you switch off the ECO start/stop function
R
by pressing the ECO button
you engage reverse gear R or park position
R
P
the vehicle begins to roll away
R
the battery's condition of charge is too low
R
on vehicles with a manual transmission, the
R
driver's seat belt is not fastened or a door
is opened
on vehicles with an automatic transmis-
R
sion, the driver's seat belt is not fastened
or the driver's door is opened
If you open the hood after an automatic
engine switch-off, automatic engine start is
deactivated. Once the hood is closed, you
have to start the engine manually.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
The engine is started automatically if you:
release the brakes when in transmission
R
position D or N
depress the accelerator pedal
R
open the driver's door
R
unfasten your seatbelt
R
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If you shift the transmission from R to D,
the ECO start/stop function is available
again as soon as the ¤ symbol reap-
pears in the multifunction display.
Activating/deactivating ECO Start
Driving
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