Driving and operating 97
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing the ^ button in
the centre console. LED in the button
illuminates to confirm deactivation.
Autostop
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ set the lever to neutral
■ release the clutch pedal
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
An Autostop is indicated when ^
flashes in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 73.
Caution
The steering assist can be
reduced during an Autostop.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
■ The stop-start system is not
manually deactivated
■ the driver's door is closed or the
driver's seat belt is fastened
■ the battery is sufficiently charged
and in good condition
■ the engine is warmed up
■ the ambient temperature is not too
low
■ the climate control system does not
inhibit an Autostop
■ the self-cleaning function of the
diesel particle filter is not active
■ the vehicle has moved since the
last Autostop
■ the brake vacuum is sufficient
■ the windscreen wipers are
operating at fast speed
■ reverse gear is selected
Ambient temperature near to the
freezing point can inhibit an Autostop.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
Climate control chapter for more
details.
For manual transmission automated
vehicles, an Autostop may be
inhibited until a speed of approx.
6 mph is reached.
New vehicle running-in 3 94.
Battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several battery discharge protection
features are implemented as part of
the stop-start system.
Restart the engine
Manual transmission
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