Engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically during a stop under the following conditions:
Manual transmission:
▷ Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is
not pressed.
▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the
driver's door is closed.
Automatic transmission:
▷ The selector lever is in transmission position
D.
▷ The brake pedal remains pressed while the
vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held by
Automatic Hold.
▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the
driver's door is closed.
The air volume of the air conditioner is reduced when the engine is switched off.
Display in the instrument cluster
The display indicates that the Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function is ready for an automatic engine start.
Note
The engine is not switched off automatically in the following situations:
▷ External temperature below approx. +37 ℉/
+3 ℃.
▷ External temperature above approx. +95 ℉/
+35 ℃ and the automatic climate control is
operating.
▷ The passenger compartment has not yet
been heated or cooled to the required level.
▷ The engine is not yet at operating temperature.
▷ The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steering
wheel is being turned.
▷ After driving in reverse.
▷ Fogging of the windows when the automatic
climate control is switched on.
▷ The vehicle battery charge is very low.
▷ The engine compartment lid is unlocked.
▷ HDC is activated.
▷ The parking assistant is activated.
▷ Stop-and-go traffic.
See also:
Opening
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available before
opening.
Opening from the outside
▷ Press the button on the trunk lid.
▷ Press ...
CD/Multimedia
CD/DVD drive
Music collection
External devices
Tone
...
Fuel cap
Opening
1. Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Closing
1. ...