The@j indicator light appears in the informa -
tion line in the instrument cluster display
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Engine automatically restarts
The stop phase is interrupted in the following
situations, for examp le. The engi ne restarts
without any action by the driver.
- The interior temperature varies from the
temperatu re selected in the A/C system.
- The windshield is being defrosted
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- The brake pedal is pressed several times in a
row.
- The battery charge level becomes too low.
- High power consumption .
Switching the ignition off automatically
To prevent the battery from draining, the igni-
tion will switch off
automatically when all of
the following conditions have been met:
- The vehicle has already been driven.
- The eng ine has been turned off by the Start-
Stop-System*.
- The driver's door is opened.
- The dr iver's seat belt is removed .
- The brake pedal is not pressed down.
- The vehicle is stationary .
In this case, the activated low beam will be re-
placed by the side marker lights. The side
marker lights will switch off after approxi-
mately 30 minutes or when you lock the vehi-
cle .
If the Start-Stop System has
not turned off
the engine or if you have switched the Start-
Stop system off manually, the ignition w ill
not
be automatically switched off and the engine
will cont inue to run
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A WARNING
Never allow the engine to run in confined
spaces - danger of asphyxiation.
(D Tips
If you shift into the D, N or S positions af-
ter shift ing into reverse, the veh icle must
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be driven faster than 6 mph (10 km/h) in
order for the engine to switch off again.
Switching the Start-Stop-System on/off
manually
Applies to vehicles: wit h Start -Stop-System
If you do not wish to use the system, you can
switch it off manually.
Fig. 93 Center console: Start -Stop-System button
.,. To switch the Sta rt-Stop-System off/on
manually, press the
ICA.>••I button. The LED in
the button turns on when the system is
sw itched off.
(D Tips
If you switch the system off dur ing a stop
phase, the engine will start again auto-
ma t ically.
Messages in the instrument cluster
display
Applies to vehicles: wit h Start-Stop-Syste m
Start-Stop system deact ivated: Please re-
start engine manually
This message appears when specific condi-
tions are not met during a stop phase and the
Start-Stop-System will
not be able to restart
the engine. If the Dor R selector lever posi-
tions were engaged, P will be selected auto-
matically . The engine must be started with
the
I START ENGINE S TOP ! button.
Start-Stop system: System fault! Function
unavailable
There is a malfunction in the Start-Stop-Sys-
tem. Drive the vehicle to an authorized repair .,.
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