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Vehicle features and options Auto Start/Stop function
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific, and optional equipment offered with
Principle
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
the series. It also describes features and func-
The system switches off the engine during a
tions that are not necessarily available in the
stop, for instance in traffic jam or at traffic
vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or
lights. Drive-ready state remains switched on.
country versions. This also applies to safety
The engine starts automatically for driving off.
functions and systems. When using these
Additional information:
functions and systems, the applicable laws
and regulations must be observed.
Coasting, refer to page 317.
General information
Start/Stop button
After each engine start using the Start/Stop
button, the Auto Start/Stop function is ready.
The function is activated from speeds of ap-
prox. 3 mph/5 km/h.
Principle
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches drive-ready state on or
off.
Depending on the selected driving mode, the
system is automatically activated or deacti-
vated.
Steptronic transmission: the
drive-ready state is switched on
when you depress the brake pedal while
pressing the Start/Stop button.
Engine stop
Functional requirements
Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches
the drive-ready state back off and standby
state is switched back on.
Steptronic transmission
The engine is switched off automatically during
a stop under the following conditions:
Additional information:
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Drive-ready state, refer to page 41.
Standby state, refer to page 40.
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The selector lever is in selector lever posi-
tion D.
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The brake pedal remains depressed while
the vehicle is at a standstill or the vehicle is
held by Automatic Hold.
Driving off
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
2. Apply gear position.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Driving off.
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The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv-
er's door is closed.
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Total time with switched-off engine
Steptronic transmission: manual
engine stop
If the engine was not switched off automati-
cally when the vehicle stopped, the engine can
be switched off manually:
ECO PRO driving mode: de-
pending on the vehicle equip-
ment, the total time that the
engine has been switched off
using the Auto Start/Stop func-
tion is displayed on an auto-
matic engine stop.
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Depress the brake pedal forcefully again
from the current pedal position.
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Engage selector lever position P.
The total time can be reset via the trip data.
When all functional preconditions are fulfilled,
the engine switches off.
Additional information:
ECO PRO, refer to page 314.
Air conditioning system when the
engine is switched off
The air flow from the air conditioning system is
reduced when the engine is switched off.
Functional limitations
The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
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In case of a steep downhill grade.
Brake not engaged strongly enough.
Displays in the instrument cluster
General information
The outside temperature is high and auto-
matic climate control is running.
Instrument cluster with enhanced features:
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The car's interior has not yet been heated
or cooled to the required level.
The display in the instrument
cluster indicates that the Auto
Start/Stop function is ready for
an automatic engine start.
Where there is a risk of window condensa-
tion when the automatic climate control is
switched on.
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Engine or other parts not at operating tem-
perature.
Instrument cluster without enhanced features:
The display in the instrument
cluster indicates that the Auto
Start/Stop function is ready for
an automatic engine start.
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Engine cooling is required.
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.
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Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
At higher elevations.
The display indicates that the
conditions for an automatic en-
gine stop have not been met.
Hood is unlocked.
Hill Descent Control is activated.
The Automatic Parking Assistant is acti-
vated.
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Stop-and-go traffic.
Steptronic transmission: selector lever posi-
tion in N or R.
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After driving in reverse.
Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
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When changing from selector lever position
P to N, D, or R.
Starting the engine
Functional requirements
Steptronic transmission
In case of seriously discharged vehicle bat-
tery.
When starting an oil level measurement.
The engine starts automatically under the fol-
lowing preconditions:
Without Mild-Hybrid technology:
additional functions Auto Start/Stop
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, the vehicle features a variety of
sensors for assessing the traffic situation. The
Auto Start/Stop function uses this information
to adapt to various traffic situations in an antic-
ipatory manner.
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By releasing the brake pedal.
When Automatic Hold is activated: step on
the accelerator pedal.
Driving off
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
For instance, this applies to the following sit-
uations:
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met:
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A situation is detected in which the stop-
ping time is expected to be very short. The
engine is not automatically switched off. A
message appears on the control display,
depending on the situation.
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The driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the
driver's door is open.
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Hood was unlocked.
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A situation is detected in which the vehi-
cle should be started up immediately. The
switched-off engine starts automatically.
Some indicator lights illuminate for a varied
length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
The function may be restricted if the naviga-
tion data is invalid, outdated or not available,
for example.
System limits
Even if driving off was not intended, the deac-
tivated engine starts up automatically in the
following situations:
Activating/deactivating the system
manually
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In case of excessive warming of the interior
when air conditioning is turned on.
Principle
The engine is not automatically switched off.
In case of excessive cooling of the interior
when the heating is turned on.
The engine is started during an automatic en-
gine stop.
In case of a risk of window condensa-
tion when the automatic climate control is
turned on.
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Without mild hybrid technology: in case of a
steering operation.
When changing from selector lever position
D to N or R.
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Drive-ready state is switched off.
Standby state is switched on.
Without Mild-Hybrid technology: via
button
Selector lever position P is engaged au-
tomatically.
2. Set the parking brake.
Automatic deactivation
General information
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func-
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea-
sons, for instance if no driver is detected.
Press the button.
Malfunction
Steptronic transmission: via selector
lever position
The Auto Start/Stop function is also deacti-
vated in selector lever position M/S.
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches off the engine automatically. A Check
Control message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the vehicle checked by
an authorized service center or another quali-
fied service center or repair shop.
Via the Driving Experience Control
The Auto Start/Stop function is also deacti-
vated in SPORT driving mode of the Driving
Experience Control.
Driving Experience Control
Principle
Without Mild-Hybrid technology:
display
The Driving Experience Control influences the
driving dynamics properties of the vehicle.
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LED is illuminated: Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
The vehicle can be adjusted depending on the
situation using various driving modes.
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LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is
activated.
General information
The following systems are affected, for in-
stance:
Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
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Characteristics of the drivetrain
Steptronic transmission.
Adaptive suspension.
Adaptive M chassis.
Steering.
General information
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, for instance
when leaving it.
Steptronic transmission
1. Press the Start/Stop button.
Display in the instrument cluster.
Cruise control.
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Turning on
Overview
Press the button repeatedly until
COMFORT is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
SPORT
Principle
The SPORT driving mode is a dynamic setting
for more agility with an optimized suspension.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Turning on
The selected driving mode is
displayed in the instrument clus-
ter.
Press the button repeatedly until
SPORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
SPORT INDIVIDUAL
Driving modes
Principle
In the SPORT INDIVIDUAL driving mode, indi-
vidual settings can be adjusted to support driv-
ing dynamics properties.
Button
Driving
mode
Configuration
SPORT
INDIVIDUAL
Configuration
SPORT
PLUS
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
COMFORT
ECO PRO
3. "Driving mode"
4. "SPORT INDIVIDUAL"
5. Select the desired setting.
INDIVIDUAL
When drive-ready state is switched on, the
COMFORT driving mode is selected automati-
cally.
Reset SPORT INDIVIDUAL to the standard
settings:
"Reset to SPORT STANDARD".
Driving modes in detail
COMFORT
SPORT PLUS
Principle
Principle
The SPORT PLUS driving mode is a dynamic
setting for maximum agility with an adjusted
drive.
The COMFORT driving mode is a balanced
setting between sporty and consumption-opti-
mized driving.
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Turning on
INDIVIDUAL configuration
Press the button repeatedly until
SPORT PLUS is displayed in the in-
strument cluster.
General information
The individual configuration set last is acti-
vated directly when the driving mode is called
up again.
ECO PRO
Activating configuration of the driving
mode
Press the button for the desired driving mode
several times.
Principle
In ECO PRO driving mode, consumption is op-
timized.
Turning on
Press the button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Parking brake
Principle
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi-
cle from rolling away when it is parked.
ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL
Principle
Safety information
In the ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL driving mode,
individual settings can be adjusted to support
an economical driving style.
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.
The engine control and comfort features, for
instance the climate control output, are ad-
justed.
Configuration
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
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Set the parking brake.
3. "Driving mode"
4. "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"
5. Select the desired setting.
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.
Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the standard
settings:
"Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD".
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
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While driving
Warning
General information
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:
Use while driving serves as an emergency
braking function.
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle
brakes hard while the switch is being
pulled.
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Establishing standby.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster illuminates red, a signal sounds,
and the brake lights illuminate.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
A Check Control message is displayed.
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.
The parking brake is engaged when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
With Emergency Stop Assistant
Pull the switch briefly to activate the
emergency stop function.
Overview
Additional information:
Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to page 205.
Releasing the parking brake
Releasing the parking brake manually
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
2.
Steptronic transmission: press the
switch while the brake is depressed or se-
lector lever position P is set.
Parking brake
The LED and the indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
Setting the parking brake
Releasing the parking brake
automatically
The parking brake is released automatically
when you drive off.
With a stationary vehicle
Pull the switch.
The LED illuminates.
The LED and the indicator light go out.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster illuminates red. The parking
brake is set.
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Steptronic transmission: Automatic
Hold
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:
Principle
Automatic Hold assists the driver by automati-
cally setting and releasing the brake such as
when moving in stop-and-go traffic.
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Establishing standby.
Releasing the parking brake.
The vehicle is automatically held in place when
it is stationary.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
On uphill grades the system prevents the vehi-
cle from rolling back when driving off.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
General information
Under the following conditions, the parking
brake is automatically engaged:
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.
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Drive-ready state is switched off.
The driver's door is opened while the vehi-
cle is stationary.
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The moving vehicle is brought to a stand-
still using the parking brake.
NOTICE
If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic Hold
engages the parking brake and prevents the
vehicle from rolling in a car wash. There is
a risk of property damage. Deactivate Auto-
matic Hold prior to entering the car wash.
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.
Overview
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
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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.
Automatic Hold
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
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The LED goes out.
Establishing operational readiness of
Automatic Hold
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
The indicator light goes out.
2.
Press the button.
The LED illuminates.
Automatic Hold is switched off.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,
also press on the brake pedal when switching
off.
The indicator light illuminates green.
Automatic Hold is ready to use.
After every vehicle restart, the last se-
lected setting is active.
Malfunction
If the parking brake fails or in case of a fault,
secure the vehicle against rolling away before
exiting.
Automatic Hold holding the vehicle
Operational readiness is established and the
driver's door is closed.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in-
stance with a wheel chock, after getting out of
the vehicle.
After the brake is applied, the vehicle is
kept from rolling away as soon as the
indicator light illuminates green.
After a power interruption
To reestablish parking brake functionality after
a power interruption:
Driving off
Press the accelerator pedal to drive off.
1. Turn on standby state.
The brake is released automatically and the
indicator light of the parking brake is no longer
illuminated.
2.
Pull the switch while stepping on
the brake pedal or while selector lever po-
sition P is set and then push.
Activating the parking brake
automatically
The parking brake is automatically set if drive-
ready state is switched off while the vehicle is
being held by Automatic Hold or if the vehicle
is exited.
This process may take a few seconds. Some
mechanical sounds associated with this proc-
ess are normal.
The indicator light is no longer illumi-
nated as soon as the parking brake is
ready for operation again.
The indicator light changes from green
to red.
The parking brake is not set automatically if
the drive-ready state was switched off while
the vehicle was coasting. Automatic Hold is
deactivated.
Turn signal
Turn signal in exterior mirror
When driving and during operation of the turn
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold
in the exterior mirrors so that the turn signal
lamps on the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Switching operational readiness off
Press the button.
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Flashing
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High-beam headlights on, arrow 1.
The high-beam headlights illuminate when
the low-beam headlights are switched on.
Press the lever past the resistance point.
High-beam headlights off/headlight flasher,
arrow 2.
One-touch signaling
Lightly tap the lever up or down.
The one-touch signaling duration can be ad-
justed.
Window wiper system
Safety information
Warning
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Exterior lighting"
4. "One-touch turn signal"
5. Select the desired setting.
If the wipers start moving in the folded away
state, body parts can be jammed or damage
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is
a risk of injury and risk of property damage.
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off
when the wipers are in the folded-away state
and the wipers are folded in when switching
on.
Brief flashing
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
High-beam headlights,
headlight flasher
NOTICE
The wiper blades can wear out or become
damaged prematurely when wiping on a dry
window for a longer period of time. The wiper
motor can overheat. There is a risk of prop-
erty damage. Do not use the wipers when the
window is dry.
Press the lever forward or pull it backward.
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Press the lever down.
NOTICE
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Turn off: press the lever down until it
reaches the 0 position.
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
the wiper blades can be torn off and the
wiper motor can overheat when switching on.
There is a risk of property damage. Defrost
the windshield prior to switching the wipers
on.
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Flick wipe: press the lever down from the 0
position.
The lever automatically returns to its 0 po-
sition when released.
Rain sensor
Turning on window wiper system
Principle
The rain sensor automatically controls the
wiper operation depending on the intensity of
the rainfall.
General information
The sensor is located on the windshield, di-
rectly in front of the interior mirror.
Safety information
Press the lever up until the desired position is
reached.
NOTICE
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Resting position of the wipers, position 0.
Rain sensor, position 1.
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
can accidentally start moving in car washes.
There is a risk of property damage. Deacti-
vate the rain sensor in car washes.
Normal wiper speed, position 2.
Fast wiper speed, position 3.
When the journey is interrupted with the win-
dow wiper system turned on: when the journey
continues, the wipers resume at their previous
speed.
Activating rain sensor
Turning off the window wiper
system and flick wipe
Press the lever up once from its 0 position,
arrow 1.
Wiping operation is started.
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
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In frosty conditions, wiping operation may not
start.
Cleaning the windshield
Deactivating rain sensor
Press the lever back into the 0 position.
Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity
Pull the lever.
The washer fluid is sprayed on the windshield,
and the wipers are turned on briefly.
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automati-
cally heated while standby state is switched
on.
Turn the knurled wheel to adjust the sensitivity
of the rain sensor.
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Upward: high rain sensor sensitivity.
Downward: low rain sensor sensitivity.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Principle
Windshield washer system
In the fold-out position, the wipers can be
folded out from the windshield, which is impor-
tant, for instance, when changing the wiper
blades or for folding away under frosty condi-
tions.
Safety information
Warning
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window
at low temperatures and obstruct the view.
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-
erty damage. Only use the window washer
system when the washer fluid will not freeze.
Use washer fluid with antifreeze, if needed.
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded away
state, body parts can be jammed or damage
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is
a risk of injury and risk of property damage.
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off
when the wipers are in the folded-away state
and the wipers are folded in when switching
on.
NOTICE
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,
the washer pump cannot work as intended.
There is a risk of property damage. Do not
use the washer system when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty.
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Steptronic transmission
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
the wiper blades can be torn off and the
wiper motor can overheat when switching on.
There is a risk of property damage. Defrost
the windshield prior to switching the wipers
on.
Principle
The Steptronic transmission combines the
functions of an automatic transmission with
the possibility of manual shifting, if needed.
Safety information
Folding out the wipers
1. Turn on standby state.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, and property damage. Before leaving
your vehicle, secure it against rolling away,
e.g., by applying the parking brake.
2. Press and hold the wiper lever down until
the wipers stop in a nearly vertical position.
Selector lever positions
Gear position D
Selector lever position for normal driving. All
gears for forward travel are activated automat-
ically.
3. Fold the wipers all the way out from the
windshield.
R is reverse
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Neutral N
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without
drive, for instance in car washes, in selector
lever position N.
Parking position P
Folding in the wipers
1. Fold the wipers back in onto the windshield.
General information
Selector lever position, for instance for parking
the vehicle. The transmission blocks the indi-
vidual wheels in selector lever position P.
2. Switch on standby state and press and
hold the wiper lever down again.
Wipers return to their rest position and are
ready again for operation.
Engage selector lever position P only when the
vehicle is stationary.
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P is engaged automatically
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Unintentional shifting into selector lever po-
sition R.
Selector lever position P is engaged automati-
cally in situations such as the following:
Unintentional shifting from selector lever
position P into another selector lever posi-
tion.
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After the drive-ready state is switched off
and selector lever position R, D or M/S is
engaged.
1. Fasten driver's seat belt.
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After the standby state has been turned off
when selector lever position N is engaged.
2. Press and hold the button to release the
selector lever lock.
The driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the
driver's door is opened while the vehicle
is stationary and selector lever position D,
M/S, or R is engaged.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se-
lector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the
vehicle may begin to move. Also set parking
brake.
Additional information:
3. Push the selector lever in the desired direc-
tion, past a resistance point, if needed. The
selector lever automatically returns to the
center position when released.
Parking brake, refer to page 140.
Engaging selector lever positions
General information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a gear position or reverse gear, main-
tain pressure on the brake pedal until you are
ready to drive off.
In certain situations, e.g., to rock free on snow,
it is possible to shift between reverse gear and
gear position D without pressing the brake.
Functional requirements
Engaging selector lever position P
Only when the drive-ready state is switched on
and the brake pedal is depressed is it possible
to change from selector lever position P to an-
other selector lever position.
The selection lever position P cannot be
changed until all technical prerequisites are
met.
Engaging selector lever position D, N,
R
A selector lever lock prevents the following in-
correct operation:
Press button P.
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Rolling or pushing the vehicle
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance.
General information
In some situations, the vehicle is supposed to
roll without its own drive for a short distance,
for instance in a car wash or to be pushed.
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the re-
sistance point at the full throttle position.
Sport program M/S
Engaging selector lever position N
Principle
NOTICE
The shifting points and shifting times in the
Sport program are designed for sportier han-
dling. The transmission, for instance shifts up
later and the shifting times are shorter.
Selector lever position P is automatically en-
gaged when standby state is switched off.
The wheels are blocked. There is a risk of
property damage. Do not switch off standby
if the vehicle is meant to coast, e.g., in a car
wash.
Activating the Sport program
1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing
on the brake pedal.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
3. If necessary, switch off Automatic Hold.
Automatic Hold, refer to page 142.
4. If necessary, loosen the belt.
5. If necessary, open the door.
Press the selector lever to the left from selector
lever position D.
6. Depress the brake pedal.
7. Touch the selector lever lock and engage
selector lever position N.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster, for instance S1.
8. Switch off drive-ready state.
The sport program of the transmission is acti-
vated.
In this way, standby state remains switched
on, and a Check Control message is dis-
played.
Ending the Sport program
Press the selector lever to the right.
The vehicle can roll.
Selector lever position P is engaged automati-
cally after approximately 35 minutes.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
If the system is not operational, you may not
be able to change the selector lever position.
Manual mode M/S
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if
needed.
Principle
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual
mode.
Additional information:
Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock,
refer to page 151.
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Activating manual mode
Ending the manual mode
1. Press the selector lever to the left from se-
lector lever position D, arrow 1.
Press the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift paddles
Principle
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to change gears quickly while keeping
both hands on the steering wheel.
General information
2. Press the selector lever forward or pull it
backward, arrows 2.
Shifting
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The vehicle only shifts at suitable RPM and
road speeds.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster, for instance M1.
Short-term manual mode
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift
paddle switches into manual mode tempora-
rily.
Shifting
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To downshift: press the selector lever for-
ward.
After conservative driving in manual mode
without acceleration or shifting via the shift
paddles for a certain amount of time, the
transmission switches back to automatic
mode.
▷
Upshifting: pull the selector lever rear-
wards.
The transmission continues shifting automati-
cally in certain situations, for instance when
RPM limits are reached.
It is possible to switch into automatic mode:
▷
Keep the right shift paddle pulled until D is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Steptronic Sport transmission: prevent
automatic upshifting in M/S manual
mode
▷
In addition to the pulled right shift paddle,
pull the left shift paddle.
Depending on the motorization: if driving mode
SPORT is selected, the Steptronic Sport trans-
mission does not automatically upshift in
M/S manual mode once the maximum speed
is reached.
Continuous manual mode
In selector lever position S, actuating a shift
paddle switches into manual mode perma-
nently.
With the transmission version it is possible to
switch into automatic mode:
In addition, there is no downshifting for kick-
down.
▷
Keep the right shift paddle pulled until S is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Additional information:
SPORT, refer to page 139.
▷
In addition to the pulled right shift paddle,
pull the left shift paddle.
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Steptronic Sport transmission
In vehicles with Mild-Hybrid technology and
corresponding vehicle battery, the action steps
for unlocking the transmission vary.
With the appropriate transmission version, the
lowest possible gear can be selected by simul-
taneously activating kickdown and operating
the left shift paddles. This is not possible in
short-term manual mode.
Additional information:
Vehicle battery, refer to page 366.
Without Mild-Hybrid technology:
engage selector lever position N
Shifting
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can crank
the engine.
1. Press and hold down brake pedal.
2. Press and hold the Start/Stop button. The
starter must audibly start.
3. With your free hand, press the button on
the selector lever, arrow 1, and press the
selector lever into selector lever position N
and hold, arrow N, until selector lever posi-
tion N is displayed in the instrument cluster.
▷
▷
▷
Upshifting: pull the right shift paddle.
Downshifting: pull left shift paddle.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Downshifting to the lowest possible gear:
keep the left shift paddle pulled.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in-
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Displays in the instrument cluster
The selector lever position is
displayed, for example P.
4. Release Start/Stop button and selector
lever.
5. Release brake, as soon as the starter
stops.
Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazardous
area and secure it against rolling away.
General information
Unlock the transmission lock electroni-
cally, e.g., to maneuver the vehicle out of a
hazardous area in the event of a malfunction.
Additional information:
Tow-starting/towing, refer to page 375.
With Mild-Hybrid technology: engage
selector lever position N
1. Press and hold down brake pedal.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing away.
2. Press and hold the Start/Stop button.
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3. With your free hand, press the button on
the selector lever, arrow 1, and press the
selector lever into selector lever position N
and hold, arrow N, until selector lever posi-
tion N is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Functional requirement
Launch Control is available when the engine
is at operating temperature. The engine is at
operating temperature after an uninterrupted
trip of at least 6 miles/10 km.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Starting with launch control
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
2.
Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF
illuminates.
3. Engage selector lever position S.
4. With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.
4. Release Start/Stop button and selector
lever.
5. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full throt-
tle position, kickdown.
5. Release the brake.
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazardous
area and secure it against rolling away.
A destination flag is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
Additional information:
Tow-starting/towing, refer to page 375.
6. The starting engine speed adjusts. Wait
briefly until the engine speed is constant.
Keep the accelerator pedal in this position.
Launch Control
7. Release the brake within 3 seconds after
the destination flag illuminates.
Principle
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on roads with good traction under dry sur-
rounding conditions.
The vehicle accelerates.
Upshifting occurs automatically as long as
the destination flag is displayed and the ac-
celerator pedal is not released.
General information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents
a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Repeated use during a trip
After Launch Control has been used, the trans-
mission must cool down for approx. 5 minutes
before Launch Control can be used again.
Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding
conditions, when used again.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in.
Do not steer the steering wheel when driving
off with Launch Control.
Additional information:
After using Launch Control
To support driving stability, reactivate Dynamic
Stability Control as soon as possible.
Break-in, refer to page 308.
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System limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
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