Controls
Driving
Driving
Ignition off
Vehicle features and options
M double-clutch transmission: Press the Start/
Stop button again without stepping on the
brake.
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Manual transmission: Press the Start/Stop but‐
ton again without stepping on the clutch pedal.
All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go
out.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
P when the ignition is switched off
Start/Stop button
P is engaged automatically when the ig‐
nition is switched off. When in an automatic car
wash, e.g., ensure that the ignition is not
switched off accidentally.◀
The concept
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off
and starts the engine.
The ignition automatically cuts off while the
vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:
M Double-clutch transmission:
The engine starts if the brakes
are stepped on while pressing the Start/Stop
button.
▷
When locking the vehicle, and when the
low beams are activated.
▷
Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started. This function is only available
when the low beams are turned off.
Manual transmission: The engine starts with
the clutch pedal pressed when the Start/Stop
button is pressed.
▷
▷
When opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the low beams are turned off.
Ignition on
M double-clutch transmission: Press the Start/
Stop button without stepping on the brake.
While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled
with driver's door open and low beams off.
Manual transmission: Press the Start/Stop but‐
ton without stepping on the clutch pedal.
The low beams switch to parking lights after
approx. 15 minutes of no use.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lights in the
instrument cluster light up for a varied length
of time.
Radio ready state
Activate radio-ready state:
▷
When the engine is running: press the
Start/Stop button.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Some electronic systems/power consumers
remain ready for operation.
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