The ECO start/stop function is operational
when: R
the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green R
the outside temperature and the atmospheric
air pressure 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 detects that the windshield is not
fogged up when the air-conditioning system is
switched on R
the hood is closed R
the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened
All of the vehicle's systems remain active when
the engine is stopped automatically.
The HOLD function can also 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 switch-off can take place a
maximum of four times in a row (initial stop, then
three subsequent stops).
Automatic engine start The engine starts automatically if: R
you switch off the ECO start/stop function by
pressing the ECO button R
you switch to drive program S+R
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: you permanently
activate manual gearshifting ( Y
page 145)R
in transmission position [ or \\ , the brake
pedal is released and the HOLD function is not
active R
you depress the accelerator pedal R
you engage reverse gear ^R
you move the transmission out of position ]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-
shield when the air-conditioning system is
switched on R
the condition of charge of the battery is too
low
Shifting the transmission to position ] does
not start the engine.
Deactivating or activating the ECO
start/stop function Mercedes-AMG vehicles
X
To deactivate: press ECO button C .
Indicator lamp D goes out.X
To activate: press ECO button C .
Indicator lamp D lights up.
If indicator lamp D is off, the ECO start/stop
function has been switched off manually or as
the result of a malfunction. The engine will then
not be switched off automatically when the vehi-
cle stops.
The ECO start/stop function is deactivated, if: R
you switch to drive program S+
( Y
page 139) R
you permanently activate manual gearshifting
( Y
page 145)
If you have permanently activated manual gear-
shifting and then press ECO button C , the ECO
start/stop function is switched on. Driving 137
Driving and parking Z
