QUICK REFERENCE
On the road
Driving
On the road
Manual transmission: switching off
1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press
the Start/Stop button.
Starting and stopping the engine
Ignition on/off
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Set the parking brake.
–
On: press the Start/Stop
button.
Steptronic transmission: switching off
1. When the vehicle is stationary, apply
the parking brake.
Most of the indica-
tor/warning lights illumi-
nate for a varied length of
time.
2. Engage selector lever position P.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
–
–
Off: press the Start/Stop button again.
All indicator lights turn off.
Auto Start/Stop function
Manual transmission: switches the engine
off automatically while stationary to save
fuel. As soon as the clutch pedal is de-
pressed, the engine starts automatically.
Radio-ready state: when the ignition is
switched off, press the ON/OFF button
on the radio or when the engine is run-
ning, press the Start/Stop button.
Steptronic transmission: switches the en-
gine off automatically while stationary to
save fuel. The engine starts automatically
when the brake pedal is released.
Some electrical components remain
ready for operation.
Start/stop engine
Parking brake
Manual transmission: starting
1. Depress the brake pedal.
Set the electrical parking brake
2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to
Neutral.
Pull the switch when the vehicle is
stationary.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The LED and indicator illuminate.
Steptronic transmission: starting
1. Depress the brake pedal.
Releasing
Manual transmission: press the switch
while the brake pedal is depressed.
2. Engage selector lever position P or N.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
Steptronic transmission: press the switch
while the brake is depressed or selector
lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator light turn off.
The parking brake is released.
24
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23