If the system determine that the engine is not nee-
ded when the vehicle stops, it turns o the engine
and starts it again when moving o.
Functionality
Vehicle with manual transmission
A system-related engine switch-o occurs when
stopping, when switching the gear lever into the
neutral position, and when releasing the clutch pedal.
A system-related engine start occurs when the
clutch pedal is pressed down.
Vehicle with automatic transmission
A system-related engine switch-o occurs when the
brake pedal is actuated and the engine is stopped.
A system-related engine start occurs when the ac-
celerator pedal is pressed down. When the Auto
Hold function is deactivated, a system-related en-
gine start occurs after releasing the brake pedal.
Status display in the instrument cluster display
Engine is switched o via the START-STOP
system
Engine is not switched o via the START-STOP
system due to operating conditions that are
not met
Display of detailed information in the infotainment
screen
Vehicle status
Or:
Vehicle status
Operating conditions
Some conditions are systemic and can neither be in-
fluenced nor recognised. Therefore, the system may
react dierently in situations which seem identical
from the driver's perspective.
The driver must fulfil the following conditions.
✓ The driver's door is closed.
✓ The driver has fastened the seat belt.
✓ The driving speed was higher than 4 km.h after
the last stop.
Settings
Automatic activation
▶
Upon start-up of the engine.
▶
By selecting driving mode Eco » page 163, Opera-
tion.
Deactivate/activate system
›
Press the
button.
When the system is deactivated, the symbol
illu-
minates in the button.
If a system-related engine switch-o occurs and the
system is deactivated, the engine will start.
Troubleshooting
The engine does not switch o when stopping, or
it starts before starting up
The system has detected that the engine is running.
Operation
NOTICE
Danger of engine damage!
▶
Shift to a higher gear before reaching the red area
on the tachometer scale.
NOTICE
Danger of gearbox damage!
▶
Fully depress the clutch pedal when changing gear.
▶
When not shifting gear, do not put your hand on
the shift lever.
Engaging reverse gear
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
Fully depress the clutch.
›
Move the shift lever to the neutral position.
›
Push the shift lever down.
›
Turn it completely to the left.
›
Wait briefly.
›
Engage reverse gear.
Automatic gearbox
Lever positions
Parked vehicle
The drive wheels are
locked.
Only set the posi-
tion when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Reverse gear
Only set the posi-
tion when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Neutral
There is no transmission of engine power to the
wheels.
Forward drive / sports program
The gear is changed automatically.
Choose between and (spring-loaded posi-
tion)
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Starting and driving › Automatic gearbox
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