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Operating state of the vehicle
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Operating state of the vehicle
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
Vehicle features and options
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Set the parking brake.
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
Additional information:
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
General information
Warning
Depending on the situation, the vehicle is in
one of the three states:
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for example, due to
the following actions:
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Idle state.
Standby state.
Drive-ready state.
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Establishing standby.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
Idle state
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
Principle
When the vehicle is in idle state, it is switched
off.
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property
damage. Do not leave children or animals un-
attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key
with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
General information
The vehicle is in idle state prior to opening
from the outside and after exiting and locking.
Establishing the sleep mode
automatically
The sleep mode is established automatically
such as in the following situations:
Safety information
Warning
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After several minutes, if no operation takes
place on the vehicle.
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, or property damage. Before leaving
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
If the charge state of the vehicle battery is
low.
Depending on the configuration via iDrive:
one or both front doors will be opened after
driving when exiting the vehicle.
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In some situations, the idle state is not set au-
Activating deep sleep mode
tomatically, for instance during a phone call or
when the low-beam headlights are switched
on.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Deep sleep mode"
5. Select the desired setting.
Establishing idle state when
opening the front doors
After a trip, the sleep mode can be established
by opening the front doors. For this purpose,
all passengers must exit the vehicle.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
5. "Turn off after opening door"
Press the button on the trunk to access the
vehicle while in deep sleep mode. Deep sleep
mode remains on in this case.
Establishing the sleep mode
manually
To establish idle state in the vehicle after com-
pletion of trip:
Deactivating deep sleep mode
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Turn off the function on the control display.
Press and hold the volume but-
ton on the radio until the OFF in-
dicator on the instrument cluster
disappears.
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Driving with the vehicle.
Standby state
Deep sleep mode
Principle
When standby state is switched on, most func-
tions can be used while the vehicle is station-
ary. Desired settings can be adjusted.
Principle
Deep sleep mode is activated to prevent the
vehicle battery from discharging when the ve-
hicle is stationary for several weeks.
General information
The vehicle is in the standby state after the
front doors are opened from the outside.
In deep sleep mode, the vehicle functions are
limited to the essentials.
General information
Manually setting to standby
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, some special measures are nec-
essary. For more information, contact an au-
thorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
General information
Standby can be switched back on after the ve-
hicle is automatically set to idle state.
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danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and
ensure sufficient ventilation.
Using the volume button on the radio
Press the volume button on the
radio. The control display and
the instrument cluster illuminate.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, or property damage. Before leaving
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
Using the Start/Stop button
Press the Start/Stop button. The
control display and the instru-
ment cluster illuminate.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
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Set the parking brake.
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
Display in the instrument cluster
OFF is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster. Drive-ready state
is turned off and standby state
turned on.
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
NOTICE
Drive-ready state
Repeatedly attempting to start the engine or
repeatedly starting the vehicle in rapid suc-
cession can cause the starter to overheat.
This also results in unburned or inadequately
burned fuel, and can cause the catalytic con-
verter to overheat. There is a risk of damage
to property. Avoid repeated starting of the
vehicle, particularly repeated starting in rapid
succession.
Principle
Turning on drive-ready state corresponds to
starting the engine.
General information
Some vehicle functions can only be used with
the drive-ready state switched on.
Turning on the drive-ready state
Safety information
General information
DANGER
Drive-ready state is turned on
using the Start/Stop button.
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is
insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can pene-
trate the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain
pollutants which are colorless and odorless.
In enclosed areas, exhaust gases can also
accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is a
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Turning on the drive-ready state
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
brief time and is stopped as soon as the en-
gine starts.
Most of the indicator lights and warning lights
on the instrument cluster illuminate for differ-
ent lengths of time.
Gasoline engine
Depending on the motorization, the full drive
power may not be available for approximately
30 seconds after starting the engine. In this
case, the vehicle will not accelerate as usual.
Additional information:
Power gauge, refer to page 141.
Display in the instrument cluster
The activated drive-ready state is indicated
in the instrument cluster, depending on the
equipment, by the display of information re-
quired for driving or the READY display.
Turning off drive-ready state
1. Engage selector lever position P with the
vehicle stopped.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off. The vehicle
switches into standby state.
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