2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA COUPE start stop button

Activating/deactivating
X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 133).
X To activate: press theebutton.
The indicator lamp in the ebutton lights
up.
Air-recirculation mode is activated automati-
cally: R at high outside temperatures
R at high levels of pollution
When air-recirculation mode is activated auto-
matically, the indicator lamp in the ebutton
is not lit. Outside air is added after about
30 minutes.
X To deactivate: press theebutton.
The indicator lamp in the ebutton goes
out.
i Air-recirculation mode is deactivated auto-
matically:
R after approximately five minutes at outside
temperatures below approximately 7 †
R after approximately five minutes if the
"Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above approximately 7 † if
the cooling with air dehumidification func-
tion is activated Convenience opening or closing using
the air-recirculation button G
WARNING
When the convenience closing feature is oper- ating, parts of the body could become trapped
in the closing area of the side window and the
sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating. When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. G
WARNING
During convenience opening parts of the body could be drawn in or become trapped between the side window and window frame.
There is a risk of injury.
When opening, make sure that nobody is
touching the side window. If someone
becomes trapped, immediately press
the W switch in the door to stop the move-
ment of the side windows. To continue closing
the side window, pull on the Wswitch.
X Convenience closing feature: press and
hold the ebutton until the side windows
start to close automatically.
Vehicles with panorama sliding sunroof:
the sliding sunroof or panorama sliding sun-
roof closes simultaneously.
The indicator lamp in the ebutton lights
up. Air-recirculation mode is activated.
If parts of the body are in the closing area during convenience closing, proceed as follows:
X Press the Wbutton to stop the side win-
dows.
The side windows stop.
X To then open the side window, press the W
button again.
or
X Press and hold the ebutton again for at
least two seconds.
The side windows move in the opposite direc- tion.
X Only vehicles with panorama sliding sun-
roof:
press the 3switch to stop the pan-
orama sliding sunroof.
The panorama sliding sunroof stops.
X To then open the panorama sliding sunroof,
pull back on the 3switch.
i Observe the notes on the automatic revers-
ing feature for:
R the side windows (Y page 89)
R the panorama sliding sunroof (Y page 93)
X Convenience opening feature: press and
hold the ebutton until the side windows
start to open automatically.
Vehicles with panorama sliding sunroof:
the panorama sliding sunroof opens simulta-
neously.
The indicator lamp in the ebutton goes
out. Air-recirculation mode is deactivated.
i If you open the side windows or the pano-
rama sliding sunroof manually after closing Operating the climate control system
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!
Do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid
high engine speeds and driving at full throttle
until the engine has reached its operating
temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to the
desired drive position when the vehicle is sta- tionary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery roads.
You could otherwise damage the drive train.
! Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
avoid full-load
operation and engine speeds greater than
5000 rpm when the engine is cold. This will
help to protect the engine and maintain
smooth engine operation. Key positions
Key g
To remove the key
1 Power supply for some consumers, such as
the windscreen wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3 To start the vehicle
Vehicles with manual transmission: the
steering is locked when the key is taken out of
the ignition lock.
i If the key does not belong to the vehicle, it
can still be turned in the ignition lock. How-
ever, the ignition will not be switched on. The engine cannot be started. Start/Stop button General notes
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with
keys featuring an integrated KEYLESS-GO func- tion and a detachable Start/Stop button.
A check that periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the key
determines whether a valid key is in the vehicle.This occurs, for example, when the engine is
started.
When you insert the Start/Stop button in the
ignition lock, the system needs approximately
two seconds of recognition time. You can then
use the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times in
succession corresponds to the different key
positions in the ignition lock. Pre-requisite for
this is that:
R you do not depress the brake pedal (vehicles
with automatic transmission)
R you do not depress the clutch pedal (vehicles
with manual transmission)
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately (vehicles with automatic transmission).
If you depress the clutch pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately (vehicles with manual transmission).
To start the vehicle without actively using the
key:
R the Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock
R the key must be in the vehicle
R the vehicle must not be locked with the key or
KEYLESS-GO (Y page 77)
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key:
R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another key
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of KEYLESS-GO.
If you lock the vehicle with the key's remote
control or with KEYLESS-GO, after a short time:
R you will no longer be able to switch on the
ignition with the Start/Stop button
R you will no longer be able to start the engine
with the Start/Stop button until the vehicle is
unlocked again Driving
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If you lock the vehicle centrally using the button
on the front door (Y page 84), you can continue
to start the engine with the Start/Stop button.
You can switch off the engine while the vehicle is
in motion by pressing and holding the Start/
Stop button for around three seconds. This func-
tion operates independently of the ECO start/
stop automatic engine switch-off function.
Key positions with the Start/Stop button :
Start/Stop button
; Ignition lock
When you switch on the ignition, all of the indi-
cator lamps in the instrument cluster light up.
For further information on situations in which an indicator lamp either fails to go out after the
engine is started or lights up while driving,
please refer to "Warning and indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster" (Y page 249).
If Start/Stop button :has not yet been
pressed, this corresponds to the key being
removed from the ignition.
X To switch on the power supply: press
Start/Stop button :once.
The power supply is switched on. You can now activate the windscreen wipers, for example.
The power supply is switched off again if:
R the driver's door is opened and
R you press Start/Stop button :twice when in
this position
X To switch on the ignition: press Start/Stop
button :twice.
The ignition is switched on.
If you press Start/Stop button :once when
in this position, the ignition is deactivated
again. Removing the Start/Stop button
You can remove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock and start the vehicle as normal
using the key.
You can only switch between Start/Stop button
mode and key operation when the vehicle is sta- tionary.
You must also engage park position P(vehicles
with automatic transmission).
X Remove Start/Stop button :from ignition
lock ;.
You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but-
ton from the ignition lock when you leave the
vehicle. You should, however, always take the
key with you when leaving the vehicle. As long as
the key is in the vehicle:
R the vehicle can be started using the Start/
Stop button
R the electrically powered equipment can be
operated Starting the vehicle
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R open doors, thereby endangering other per-
sons or road users
R get out and be struck by oncoming traffic
R operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example, if they:
R release the parking brake
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P or shift manual transmission into
neutral
R start the engine
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children and animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Keep the keys out of the reach of children. 134
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G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation. G
WARNING
Flammable materials introduced through
environmental influence or by animals can
ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk
of fire.
Carry out regular checks to make sure that
there are no flammable foreign materials in
the engine compartment or in the exhaust
system.
General notes Vehicles with a petrol engine:
the engine runs
at a higher engine speed during the cold start
procedure so that the catalytic converter can
reach operating temperature more quickly. The
sound of the engine may change as a result.
Manual transmission You can only start the engine when the clutch
pedal is fully depressed.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Depress the clutch pedal fully.
X Shift to neutral N.
Automatic transmission X
Shift the transmission to position
P(Y page 144).
The transmission position indicator in the
multifunction display shows P(Y page 144).
i You can start the engine in transmission
position Pand N. Starting procedure using the key To start the engine using the key instead of the
Start/Stop button, pull the Start/Stop button
out of the ignition lock.
X To start a diesel engine: turn the key to
position 2in the ignition lock (Y page 133).
The % preglow indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
X Turn the key to position 3(Y page 133) in the
ignition lock and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
Starting procedure using the Start/
Stop button The Start/Stop button can be used to start the
vehicle manually without inserting the key in the ignition lock. The key must be in the vehicle and the Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock. This mode for starting the engine
manually operates independently of the ECO
start/stop automatic engine start function.
You can start the engine if a valid key is in the
vehicle. Switch off the engine and always take
the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even
if you only leave it for a short time. Pay attention
to the important safety notes.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Press the Start/Stop button once
(Y page 133).
Vehicles with a petrol engine: the engine
starts.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: preglow is
activated and the engine starts. Pulling away
General notes G
WARNING
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
If the engine speed is above the engine idling speed and you then engage transmission Driving
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Hill start assist is not active if:
R you are pulling away on a level road or a
downhill gradient
R on vehicles with automatic transmission, the
transmission is in position N
R the electric parking brake is applied
R ESP ®
is malfunctioning
Further information on holding the vehicle sta-
tionary on uphill gradients (Y page 148).ECO start/stop function
Introduction The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle is stopped
under certain conditions.
When pulling away again, the engine starts auto-
matically. The ECO start/stop function thereby
helps you to reduce the fuel consumption and
emissions of your vehicle.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically and you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
automatically. The vehicle may begin moving. There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
General notes :
ECO start/stop display
The ECO start/stop function is activated when-
ever you start the engine using the key or the
Start/Stop button.
If the è symbol is shown on the multifunction
display, the ECO start/stop function switches the engine off automatically if the vehicle stops
moving.
If the ECO start/stop function has been man-
ually deactivated (Y page 138) or a malfunction
has caused the system to be deactivated, the
è orç ECO symbol is not displayed.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the ECO start/stop
function is only available in drive program C.
Automatic engine switch-off General notes
The ECO start/stop function is operational and
the è ECO symbol is displayed on the mul-
tifunction display if:
R the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green
R the outside temperature is within the range
that is suitable for the system
R the engine is at normal operating temperature
R the set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached
R the battery is sufficiently charged
R the system does not detect moisture on the
windscreen when the air-conditioning system
is switched on
R the bonnet is closed
R the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened
If all conditions for automatic engine switch-off
are not fulfilled, the çECO symbol is shown.
All the vehicle's systems remain active when the engine is switched off automatically.
The engine can be switched off automatically a
maximum of four times (initial stop, then three
subsequent stops) in succession. The çECO
symbol is shown on the multifunction display
after the engine has been started automatically
for the fourth time. When the èECO symbol
is shown on the multifunction display, automatic
engine switch-off is possible again.
Vehicles with manual transmission Driving
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The ECO start/stop function switches off the
engine automatically at low speeds.
X Brake the vehicle.
X Shift to neutral N(Y page 142), (follow gear-
shift instructions :to shift into neutral N, if
necessary).
X Release the clutch pedal.
The engine is switched off automatically.
Vehicles with automatic transmission If the vehicle is braked to a standstill with the
transmission in Dor N, the ECO start/stop func-
tion switches off the engine automatically.
The HOLD function can be activated if the
engine has been switched off automatically. It is
then not necessary to continue applying the
brakes during the automatic stop phase. When
you depress the accelerator pedal, the engine
starts automatically and the braking effect of
the HOLD function is deactivated.
Automatic engine start General notes
The engine is started automatically if:
R you deactivate the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button
R you engage reverse gear R
R you unfasten your seat belt or open the driv-
er's door
R the vehicle starts to roll
R the brake system requires this
R the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range
R the system detects moisture on the wind-
screen when the air-conditioning system is
switched on
R the battery's charge status is too low
Vehicles with manual transmission
! Only engage gear when the clutch pedal is
depressed.
The engine is started automatically if you:
R depress the clutch pedal fully
R depress the accelerator pedal Vehicles with automatic transmission
The engine is started automatically if you:
R release the brake pedal in transmission posi-
tion Dor Nwhen the HOLD function is not
active
R depress the accelerator pedal
R move the transmission out of position P
Shifting the transmission to position Pdoes not
start the engine.
If you shift the transmission from Rto D, the
ECO start/stop function is available again as
soon as the èsymbol reappears on the mul-
tifunction display.
Switching the ECO start/stop function
off/on X
To deactivate: press ECO button :.
Indicator lamp ;and the èorç ECO
symbol on the multifunction display go out.
X To activate: press ECO button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up.
If all conditions for the automatic engine
switch-off (Y page 137) are fulfilled, the è
ECO symbol is shown in the multifunction dis- play.
If all conditions for the automatic engine
switch-off (Y page 137) are not fulfilled, the
ç ECO symbol is shown in the multifunc-
tion display. If this is the case, the ECO start/
stop function is not available.
If indicator lamp ;is off, the ECO start/stop
function has been deactivated manually or as
the result of a malfunction. The engine will then
not be switched off automatically when the vehi- cle stops. 138
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AMG performance exhaust system
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
You can choose between different AMG Per-
formance exhaust system volumes using the
position of the exhaust flap.
If the ignition is switched off for less than four
hours, the previously selected setting is activa-
ted when the engine is next started. If the igni-
tion is switched off for more than four hours, the quietest setting is activated when the engine is
next started. Setting the volume:
X Press button :.
If you select the loudest setting, indicator
lamp ;lights up. Problems with the engine
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions The engine does not
start. The HOLD function or Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is activated.
X Deactivate the HOLD function (Y page 172) or Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC (Y page 171).
X Try to start the engine again. The engine does not
start. The starter motor
is turning audibly. R
The engine electronics are malfunctioning.
R The fuel supply is malfunctioning.
Before attempting to start the engine again:
X Turn the key back to position 0in the ignition lock.
or X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps on
the instrument cluster go out.
X Start the engine again (Y page 134). Avoid excessively long and
frequent attempts to start the engine, as this will drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Driving
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DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT button to change the drive program. Depending on the drive program
selected, the following vehicle characteristics
will change:
R The drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment)
R the suspension (vehicles with adjustable
damping or AMG RIDE CONTROL)
R the steering
R the availability of the ECO start/stop function
R the climate control
If the ignition is switched off for less than four
hours, the previously selected drive program is
activated when the engine is next started. If the
ignition is switched off for more than four hours,
drive program Cis activated when the engine is
next started. X
Press DYNAMIC SELECT controller :as
many times as necessary until the desired
drive program is selected.
The selected drive program appears in the
multifunction display. After five seconds the
display goes out and the status icon of the
selected drive program appears.
In addition, the current drive program settings are shown briefly on the display of the multi-
media system.
i In a few countries, the ECO start/stop func-
tion is deactivated at the factory due to the
quality of the available fuel. In this case, the
ECO start/stop function is not available in any
drive program, regardless of what is shown on
the multimedia system display. Available drive programs: C
Comfort Comfortable and economi-
cal driving characteristics
S
Sport Sporty driving characteris-
tics
I
Individual Individual settings
E
Economy Particularly economical
driving characteristics
Additional information on drive programs
(Y
page 148).
You can also change gear yourself using the
steering wheel gearshift paddles. Further infor-
mation on manual gearshifting (Y page 150). DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to change
the drive program. Depending on the drive pro-
gram selected, the following vehicle character-
istics will change:
R the drive
R the transmission management
R ESP ®
R the suspension (vehicles with AMG RIDE
CONTROL)
R the availability of the ECO start/stop function
R the availability of gliding mode
If the ignition is switched off for less than four
hours, the previously selected drive program is
activated when the engine is next started. If the
ignition is switched off for more than four hours,
drive program Cis activated when the engine is
next started. DYNAMIC SELECT cont
roller (Mercedes-AMG vehi cles)
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