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Operating state of the vehicle
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Operating state of the vehicle
Safety information
Vehicle features and
options
Warning
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
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.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
General information
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
Depending on the situation, the vehicle is in one
of the three states:
▷ Idle state.
Warning
▷ Standby state.
▷ Drive-ready state.
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
Idle state
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
Concept
If the vehicle is in idle state, it is switched off. All
power consumers are deactivated.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
General information
The vehicle is in idle state prior to opening from
the outside and after exiting and locking.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.
Automatic idle state
The idle state is automatically established under
the following conditions:
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▷ After several minutes, if no operation takes
place on the vehicle.
Standby state
▷ If the charge state of the vehicle battery is
low.
Concept
When standby state is switched on, most func‐
tions can be used while the vehicle is stationary.
Desired settings can be adjusted.
▷ Depending on the setting via iDrive, if one of
the front doors is opened when exiting the
vehicle.
The idle state is not automatically established
while a phone call is active.
General information
The vehicle is in the standby state after the front
doors are opened from the outside.
Establishing idle state when
opening the front doors
Via iDrive:
Display in the instrument cluster
OFF is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster. The drivetrain is
switched off and standby state
switched on.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/Access"
4. "Turn off vehicle after opening door"
Manual idle state
To establish idle state in the vehicle after end of
trip:
Drive-ready state
Concept
Switching on drive-ready state corresponds to
starting the engine.
General information
Some functions, such as DSC Dynamic Stability
Control, can only be used with drive-ready state
switched on.
Safety information
Press and hold the button until
the OFF indicator on the instru‐
ment cluster goes out.
DANGER
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.
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Gasoline engine
Warning
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.
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.
Display in the instrument cluster
When drive-ready state is switched on, the tach‐
ometer shows the current engine speed.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
Switching off drive-ready state
Steptronic transmission
1. Engage selector lever position P with the ve‐
hicle stopped.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off. The vehicle
switches into standby state.
NOTICE
In the case of repeated starting attempts or re‐
peated starting in quick succession, the fuel is
not burned or is inadequately burned. The cata‐
lytic converter can overheat. There is a risk of
damage to property. Avoid repeated starting in
quick succession.
3. Set the parking brake.
Switching on drive-ready state
Concept
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.
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