STARTING AND DRIVING
Activating and deactivating Eco
drive mode using the function
button
There is a function button for Eco drive mode
in the center display's Function view if the
vehicle is not equipped with a drive mode
control in the tunnel console.
When the engine is switched off, Eco mode is
deactivated and must therefore be reactivated
each time the engine is started. ECO will be
displayed in the instrument panel when the
function is activated.
Start/Stop function
Driving with the Start/Stop
function
Start/Stop is a function that temporarily
switches off the engine when the vehicle has
stopped, e.g. at a traffic light or in heavy traf-
fic, and then starts it again automatically
when needed.
The Start/Stop function reduces fuel con-
sumption, which helps to reduce exhaust
emissions.
Start/stop is a function that temporarily turns
off the engine when the vehicle is stationary
and then automatically starts it when needed.
The Start/Stop function is available when the
ignition is started and can be activated if cer-
tain conditions are met.
The instrument panel indicates when the func-
tion is
The system makes it possible to drive more
economically and climate-smart by letting the
engine auto-stop when appropriate.
Available
active
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Selecting Eco drive mode in the center
display's Function view
Related information
not available.
Driving with the Start/Stop function
(p. 408)
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All of the vehicle's ordinary systems, such as
lighting, radio, etc. function normally when the
engine has been auto-stopped. Certain func-
tions may be temporarily reduced, however,
such as the climate system's blower speed or
extremely high audio system volume.
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Tap the Driving Mode ECO button to
activate or deactivate the function.
Conditions for the Start/Stop function
(p. 410)
Drive modes* (p. 403)
Auto-stop
To auto-stop the engine:
> An indicator light in the button will illu-
minate when the function is activated.
Related information
Eco drive mode (p. 405)
Changing drive mode* (p. 405)
Drive modes* (p. 403)
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408
* Option/accessory.