Driving
Switching the start/stop system off and on
A malfunction has occurred in the drive system.
The power output is limited. Drive slowly to a
qualified workshop and have the fault rectified.
The button is located in the centre console
above the selector lever. The button lights up
when the function is switched off. Depending on
the engine, it may not be possible to switch the
start/stop system off/on.
Drive system: fault. Limited performance.
No reverse gear. Please contact workshop
A malfunction has occurred in the drive system.
The power output is limited. You can no longer
engage reverse gear. Drive slowly to a qualified
workshop and have the fault rectified.
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Press to switch the function on/off.
If you switch off the system during a stop phase,
the engine will start again automatically.
Drive system: warning! Performance tempo-
Basic conditions
rarily restricted. Please adapt driving style. See
owner's manual
– The driver's door and bonnet must be closed.
– Transmission position P, N or D must be selec-
ted.
The performance is temporarily restricted due to
the ambient temperature or the temperature of
the drive components. Adjust your driving style
accordingly.
– The steering wheel must be relatively straight.
– The vehicle must have been moving at over
3 km/h since the last stop.
Vehicle sound: fault. Vehicle inaudible to pe-
Information on the start/stop system
destrians. Please contact workshop
– In certain situations, the engine may stop earli-
er while the vehicle is still coasting.
A vehicle sound fault has occurred. Drive ex-
tremely carefully, as other road users may not be
able to hear the vehicle under electric power.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
– If you select transmission position D after se-
lecting reverse gear, the car must have been
moving at over 10 km/h before the system can
switch off the engine again. This allows you to
manoeuvre the vehicle without the engine be-
ing switched off.
Start/stop system
Introduction
CAUTION
The start/stop system can help to save fuel and
Always switch off the start/stop system be-
fore driving through water.
reduce CO emissions. In start/stop mode, the
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engine is switched off automatically when the ve-
hicle stops, e.g. at traffic lights.
Switching off/starting the engine
If certain conditions are met, the engine may be
switched off before the vehicle has come to a
standstill. If the brake pedal is released or the ac-
celerator pedal is pressed in this case, the engine
starts and delivers power again.
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Apply the brakes and keep your foot on the
brake pedal until the vehicle is stationary. The
indicator lamp will appear in the instrument
cluster as soon as the engine has been switched
off automatically.
The engine will start again automatically when
you take your foot off the brake pedal. The indi-
cator lamp will go out.
The ignition and important supporting systems,
e.g. the brake servo, remain available during the
stop phase. The engine is automatically started
on demand.
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If the parking brake is applied or the hold func-
tion is switched on, the engine will only restart
when you press the accelerator pedal.
The start/stop system is automatically activated
each time you switch on the ignition.
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