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Driving
Driving
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features 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 systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Safety measures
When switching off the ignition, the selector
lever position P is selected automatically if the
selector lever position D or R is selected.
The ignition is switched off automatically in the
following situations while the vehicle is station‐
ary and the engine is off:
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When locking the vehicle, and when the
low beams are activated.
Start/Stop button
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Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Concept
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off
and starts the engine.
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When opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the low beams are switched off.
Steptronic transmission: the en‐
gine starts with the brake pedal
pressed when you press the Start/Stop button.
While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled
with driver's door open and low beams off.
The low beams switch to parking lights after
approx. 15 minutes of no use.
Ignition on
Steptronic transmission: press the Start/Stop
button, and do not press on the brake pedal at
the same time.
Radio ready state
Activate radio-ready state: when the engine is
running: press the Start/Stop button.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Some electronic systems/power consumers
remain ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lights in the
instrument cluster light up for a varied length
of time.
The radio-ready state is switched off automati‐
cally in the following situations:
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
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After approx. 8 minutes.
When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.
Ignition off
Steptronic transmission: press the Start/Stop
button again without stepping on the brake.
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Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go
out.
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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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