On the road
QUICK REFERENCE
On the road
Auto Start/Stop function
Driving
The Auto Start/Stop function switches the en-
gine off automatically while stationary to save
fuel. The engine starts automatically under the
following preconditions:
Drive-ready state
Overview
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By releasing the brake pedal.
When Automatic Hold is activated: step on
the accelerator pedal.
Steptronic transmission
Engaging selector lever position D, N,
R, S, L
Start/Stop button.
Turning on the drive-ready state
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
If READY is displayed in the instrument cluster,
the Auto Start/Stop function is ready to start
the engine automatically.
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D is drive.
N Neutral.
Reverse R.
Turning off drive-ready state
1. When the vehicle is stationary, press the
brake.
With shift paddles: S is Sport program.
Without shift paddles: L LOW mode.
To prevent the vehicle from moving after en-
gaging drive or reverse, maintain pressure on
the brake pedal until you are ready to drive off.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The READY indicator goes out and a signal
tone sounds.
Only engage selector lever position R when the
vehicle is stationary.
The drive-ready state is switched off automat-
ically if the driver's seat belt is not buckled
when the driver's door is opened.
Sport program: the gearshift behavior is de-
signed for a sportier driving behavior.
LOW mode: the engine braking effect is in-
creased and acceleration is quicker.
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