— If the engine does not start, seek the help of
a specialist garage.
Functionality
If the system determine that the engine is not nee-
ded when the vehicle stops, it turns off the engine
and starts it again when moving off.
The key cannot be turned in the ignition
— Move the steering wheel back and forth while
turning the key.
Vehicle with manual transmission
Starting is not possible with the starter button, the
system did not detect the key
A system-related engine switch-off occurs when
stopping, when switching the gear lever into the
neutral position, and when releasing the clutch ped-
al.
illuminates
A system-related engine start occurs when the
clutch pedal is pressed down.
Vehicle with automatic transmission
A system-related engine switch-off occurs when the
brake pedal is actuated and the engine is stopped.
A system-related engine start takes place after re-
leasing the brake pedal.
Status display in the instrument cluster display
– Engine is switched off via the START-STOPP
system
— Place the key against the plastic cover under the
right-hand control lever.
– Engine is not switched off via the START-
STOPP system due to operating conditions
that are not met
— Press the starter button.
— If the engine does not start, seek the help of
a specialist garage.
The key might not be detected if the battery
in the key is nearly discharged or the signal is
faulty.
Operating conditions
The engine cannot be turned off with the starter
button
Some conditions are systemic and can neither be in-
fluenced nor recognised. Therefore, the system may
react differently in situations which seem identical
from the driver's perspective.
— Hold the starter button or press twice.
The radiator fan keeps running even after the en-
gine has stopped
The driver must fulfil the following conditions:
✓
✓
✓
The driver's door is closed.
The radiator fan can continue to run for approxi-
mately 10 minutes after the engine is stopped. This
is not a defect.
The driver has fastened the seat belt.
The driving speed was higher than 4 km/h after
the last stop.
The engine makes noises after the cold start
The increased running noise is due to the briefly in-
creased engine speed. This is not a defect.
Settings
START STOP
Automatic activation
— Upon start-up of the engine.
Usage
Deactivate/activate system
The START-STOPP system reduces polluting emis-
sions and the CO2emissions and saves fuel.
— Press the button.
START STOP
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