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Operating state of the vehicle
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Operating state of the vehicle
Safety information
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific, and optional equipment offered with
the series. It also describes features and func-
tions that are not necessarily available in the
vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safety
functions and systems. When using these
functions and systems, the applicable laws
and regulations must be observed.
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.
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.
General information
Depending on the situation, the vehicle is in
one of the three states:
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
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Idle state.
Standby state.
Drive-ready state.
Warning
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:
Idle state
Principle
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Establishing standby.
When the vehicle is in idle state, it is switched
off.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
General information
The vehicle is in idle state prior to opening
from the outside and after exiting and locking.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
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.
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Automatic idle state
For instance, the idle state is automatically es-
tablished under the following conditions:
Standby state
Principle
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After several minutes, if no operation takes
place on the vehicle.
When standby state is switched on, most func-
tions can be used while the vehicle is station-
ary. Desired settings can be adjusted.
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.
General information
The vehicle is in the standby state after the
front doors are opened from the outside.
In some situations, the idle state is not set au-
tomatically, for instance during a phone call or
when the low-beam headlights are switched
on.
Standby, manual
General information
Standby can be switched back on after the ve-
hicle is automatically set to idle state.
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.
Via button on the radio
Press the button on the radio.
The control display and the in-
strument cluster illuminate.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Turn off vehicle after opening door"
Via start/stop button
Press the Start/Stop button. The
control display and the instru-
ment cluster illuminate.
Manual idle state
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.
Display in the instrument cluster
OFF is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster. The drivetrain is
switched off and standby state
switched on.
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Drive-ready state
NOTICE
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 functions such as the Dynamic Stability
Control can only be used with the drive-ready
state turned on.
Safety information
Turning on the drive-ready state
DANGER
Principle
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
danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and
ensure sufficient ventilation.
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 en-
gine starts.
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.
Most of the indicator/warning lights in the in-
strument cluster illuminate for a varied length
of time.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
Gasoline engine
Depending on the motorization, full drive
power and the entire rotational speed range
may not be available for approx. 30 seconds
after starting the engine. In this case, the vehi-
cle will not accelerate as usual.
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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.
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
Additional information:
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Tachometer, refer to page 163.
Power gauge, refer to page 163.
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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
Steptronic transmission
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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