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Operating state of the vehicle
CONTROLS
Operating state of the vehicle
Operating ele-
ment
Function
Vehicle features and options
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.
Start/Stop button for
turning on standby state
or drive-ready state.
Volume button for ac-
tivating sleep mode
or turning on standby
state.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
General information
Depending on the situation, the vehicle will be
in one of three operating states:
Idle state
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Idle state.
Principle
Standby state.
Drive-ready state.
When the vehicle is in idle state, it is switched
off.
The vehicle is in idle state until it is opened
from the outside or after it is exited and locked.
Overview
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, and 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:
The operating elements for manually setting
the operating state are located at the bottom
of the center console.
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Set the parking brake.
Automatic transmission: Make sure that
selector lever position P is engaged.
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
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.
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
To activate/deactivate this function, go
through the menu as follows: Apps menu /
"Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" / "Lock/
unlock" / "Turn off after opening door".
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:
Establishing the sleep mode
manually
To turn on sleep mode man-
ually, push and hold the volume
button on the center console un-
til all displays go out.
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Establishing standby.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
Deep sleep mode
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-
erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-
mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-
hicle key with you when exiting and lock the
vehicle.
Principle
Deep sleep mode is activated to prevent the
vehicle battery from discharging when the ve-
hicle is stationary for several-week periods.
In deep sleep mode, the vehicle functions are
limited to the essentials.
Establishing the sleep mode
automatically
The vehicle switches automatically to idle state
in situations like the following:
General information
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.
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After several minutes, if no operation takes
place on the vehicle.
If the charge state of the vehicle battery is
low.
Activating/deactivating deep sleep
mode
1. To enable deep sleep mode, go through
the menu as follows: Apps menu /
"Vehicle" / "System settings" / "Deep sleep
mode".
Depending on the settings configured via
iDrive, when one or both front doors are
opened when exiting the vehicle after a
drive.
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.
2. Select the desired setting.
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Deep sleep mode deactivates automatically
when drive-ready state is turned on.
Using the Start/Stop button
To manually turn on standby state
again with the Start/Stop button, push
the Start/Stop button on the center
console. The control display and the instru-
ment cluster illuminate.
Access to the vehicle
Display in the instrument cluster
If OFF is displayed on the instru-
ment cluster, drive-ready state
is turned off and standby state is
turned on.
Press the button on the cargo area to access
the vehicle while in deep sleep mode. Deep
sleep mode remains on in this case.
Drive-ready state
Principle
Turning on drive-ready state corresponds to
starting the engine.
Standby state
Principle
If standby state is activated, most functions
can be used while the vehicle is stationary. De-
sired settings can be applied.
General information
Some vehicle functions can only be used with
the drive-ready state switched on.
The vehicle is in standby state after the front
doors are opened from the outside.
Safety information
Turning on standby state manually
DANGER
General information
Standby state can be reactivated manually if
the vehicle has been set to idle state automati-
cally.
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.
Via the volume button
To manually turn on standby
state again using the volume
button on the center console,
push the volume button. The
control display and the instru-
ment cluster illuminate.
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Warning
Turning on the drive-ready state
To turn on drive-ready state, proceed as fol-
lows:
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, and property damage. Before leaving
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. On the center console, press the Start/Stop
button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
brief time and is stopped as soon as the en-
gine starts.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
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Set the parking brake.
Most of the indicator lights and warning lights
on the instrument cluster illuminate for differ-
ent lengths of time.
Automatic transmission: Make sure that
selector lever position P is engaged.
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
Gasoline engine
The full drive power may not be available after
the gasoline engine is started. This can take
up to 30 seconds, depending on the engine.
In this case, the vehicle will not accelerate as
usual.
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
Additional information:
NOTICE
Power gauge, refer to page 143.
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 property
damage. Avoid repeated starting of the vehi-
cle, particularly repeated starting in rapid suc-
cession.
Display in the instrument cluster
If READY is displayed in the in-
strument cluster, the Auto Start/
Stop function is ready to start
the engine automatically.
Information on the other displays on the instru-
ment cluster is provided in the “Displays” sec-
tion.
Turning on the drive-ready state
Additional information:
Instrument cluster, refer to page 47.
General information
Drive-ready state is turned on/off us-
ing the Start/Stop button on the center
console.
Turning off drive-ready state
1. When the vehicle is stationary, press the
brake.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Press the Start/Stop button on the center
console.
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The READY indicator goes out and a signal
tone sounds.
The drive-ready state is switched off automat-
ically if the driver's seat belt is not buckled
when the driver's door is opened.
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