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Operating state of the vehicle
CONTROLS
▷ After several minutes, if no operation takes
place on the vehicle.
Display in the instrument cluster
OFF is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster. The drivetrain is
switched off and standby state
switched on.
▷ If the charge state of the vehicle battery is
low.
▷ Depending on the setting via iDrive: when
one or both front doors are opened after driv‐
ing when exiting the vehicle.
In some situations, the idle state is not set auto‐
matically, for instance during a phone call or
when the low beams are switched on.
Drive readiness
Principle
Turning on drive-ready state corresponds to
starting the engine.
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, the
driver and front passenger must exit the vehicle.
General information
Some functions, such as DSC Dynamic Stability
Control, can only be used with drive-ready state
switched on.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Turn off vehicle after opening door"
Safety information
DANGER
Manual idle state
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is in‐
sufficient, harmful exhaust gases can enter into
the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain pollu‐
tants which are colorless and odorless. In en‐
closed areas, exhaust gases can also accumu‐
late outside of the vehicle. There is danger to
life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure suf‐
ficient ventilation.
To establish idle state in the vehicle after com‐
pletion of trip:
Press and hold the button on the
radio until the OFF indicator on
the instrument cluster goes out.
Standby state
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
Principle
When standby state is switched on, most func‐
tions can be used while the vehicle is stationary.
Desired settings can be adjusted.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
General information
The vehicle is in the standby state after the front
doors are opened from the outside.
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Operating state of the vehicle
CONTROLS
▷ Set the parking brake.
Additional information:
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
Power gauge, refer to page 162.
Display in the instrument cluster
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
The activated drive readiness is indicated in the
instrument cluster, depending on the equipment,
by the display of information required for driving
or the READY display.
NOTICE
Turning off drive-ready state
Steptronic transmission
1. Engage selector lever position P with the ve‐
hicle stopped.
Repeated attempts to start the vehicle or re‐
peated starting of the vehicle in rapid succes‐
sion can cause the starter to overheat. This
also results in unburned or inadequately burned
fuel, and can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Avoid repeated
starting of the vehicle, particularly repeated
starting in rapid succession.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off. The vehicle
switches into standby state.
3. Set the parking brake.
Turning on drive readiness
Principle
Drive-ready state is switched on
via the Start/Stop button.
Steptronic transmission
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 engine starts.
Most of the indicator/warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster light up for a varied length 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.
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