184 Driving and operating
Deactivation
Depending on version deactivate the
system manually:
● Press Ò.
The deactivation is indicated
when the LED in the button
illuminates.
● Press _ and deactivate the
system in the Info Display.
The deactivation is confirmed by
the illlumination of D in the Driver
Information Centre and the
display of a message.
Autostop
Vehicles with manual transmission
An Autostop can be activated at a
standstill or at a speed below
20 km/h.
Activate an Autostop as follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the selector lever to neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
If the vehicle is at a standstill with
depressed brake pedal, Autostop is
activated automatically.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
The stop-start system will be disabled
on inclines of 12% or more.
Indication
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator D.
During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
● The stop-start system is not
manually deactivated.
● The driver's door is closed or the
driver's seat belt is fastened.
● The sliding doors are closed
● The vehicle battery is sufficiently
charged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed up.
● The engine coolant temperature
is not too high.