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Driving
Controls
The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,
the ignition is automatically switched off for the
following reasons:
NOTE
In the case of repeated starting attempts
or repeated starting in quick succession, the
fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned.
The catalytic converter can overheat. There is
a risk of property damage. Avoid repeated
starting in quick succession.◀
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Opening or closing the driver's door.
Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.
When automatically switching from low
beams to parking lights.
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is
switched on, the system automatically
Steptronic transmission
switches to the radio-ready state if the lights
are turned off or, if correspondingly equipped,
the daytime running lights are activated.
Starting the engine
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Starting the engine
Safety information
DANGER
Engine stop
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila‐
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can
enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con‐
tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color‐
less but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, ex‐
haust gases can also accumulate outside of
the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the
exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila‐
tion.◀
Safety information
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐
tions:
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the parking brake.
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
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.◀
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Set the parking brake.
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
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On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel
chock.◀
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Controls
Driving
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
Engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically dur‐
ing a stop under the following conditions:
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Set the parking brake.
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
Steptronic transmission:
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The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐
tion D.
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On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel
chock.◀
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The brake pedal remains pressed while the
vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held
by Automatic Hold.
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The driver's safety belt is buckled or the
driver's door is closed.
Before driving into a vehicle wash
So that the vehicle can roll into a vehicle wash,
observe instructions for going into an auto‐
matic vehicle wash, refer to page 242.
The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced
when the engine is switched off.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Steptronic transmission
Switching off the engine
1. Engage selector lever position P with the
vehicle stopped.
The display indicates that the
Auto Start/Stop function is
ready for an Automatic engine
start.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The display indicates that the
conditions for an automatic en‐
gine stop have not been met.
The radio-ready state is switched on.
3. Set the parking brake.
Functional limitations
The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
Auto Start/Stop function
Concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The
engine starts again automatically for driving
off.
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External temperature too low.
The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.
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The vehicle's interior has not yet been
heated or cooled to the required level.
The engine is not yet at operating temper‐
ature.
General information
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.
After every start of the engine using the Start/
Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in
the last selected state. When the Auto Start/
Stop function is active, it is available when the
vehicle is traveling faster than about
3 mph/5 km/h.
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After driving in reverse.
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.
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