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In brief
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D to restart the
engine. Control indicator D
extinguishes.
Stop-start system
Parking
9 Warning
Stop-start system 3 135.
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Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
Always apply the parking
brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing
the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill
slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
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Depress the clutch pedal.
Set the lever to neutral.
Release the clutch pedal.
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Switch off the engine.
An Autostop is indicated by the
control indicator D.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again. The control
indicator D extinguishes.
If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated:
If the vehicle is at a standstill with the
brake pedal depressed, Autostop is
activated automatically, indicated by
control indicator D.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or