08 Starting and driving
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop
Some engine and gearbox combinations are
equipped with a Start/Stop function which
engages in the event of e.g. stationary traffic
or waiting at traffic lights. Although the
Start/Stop function is activated, the engine
does not always stop automatically.
The engine does not auto-stop if:
Conditions
M/A
A
the car has not first reached
approx. 8 km/h after a key start or
the last auto-stop.
M + A
the driver has unbuckled the seat-
belt.
M + A
battery capacity is below the mini-
mum permitted level.
M + A
the engine does not have normal
operating temperature.
M + A
outside temperature is below
freezing point or above
approx. 30 °C.
M + A
the windscreen's electric heating
is activated.
M + A
Conditions
M/A
A
the environment in the passenger
compartment deviates from the
preset values - indicated by the
ventilation fan running at a high
speed.
M + A
the car is reversed. M + A
the starter battery temperature is
below the freezing point or is too
high.
M + A
the driver makes greater steering
wheel movements.
M + A
the exhaust system's particulate
filter is full - the temporarily disen-
gaged Start/Stop function is reac-
tivated as soon as an automatic
cleaning cycle has been per-
formed (see Diesel particle filter
(DPF) (p. 293)).
M + A
the road is very steep. M + A
a trailer is connected electrically
to the car’s electrical system.
M + A
the bonnet has been opened
B
.
M + A
the gearbox does not have normal
operating temperature.
A
Conditions
M/A
A
the atmospheric air pressure is
less than equivalent to 1500-2500
metres above sea level - the cur-
rent air pressure varies with the
prevailing weather conditions.
A
adaptive cruise control Queue
Assist is activated.
A
the gear selector is in S position
C
or "+/-".
A
A
M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.
B
With certain engines only.
C
Sport mode.
Related information
•
Start/Stop* (p. 266)
•
Start/Stop* - function and operation (p.
267)
•
Starting the engine (p. 251)
•
Start/Stop* - settings (p. 272)
•
Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-
start (p. 271)
•
Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts (p.
270)
•
Start/Stop* - involuntary engine stoppage
manual gearbox (p. 271)
•
Start/Stop* - symbols and messages (p.
273)
•
Battery - Start/Stop (p. 349)