Starting the engine
Starting the engine The engine starts automatically under the following conditions:
► Automatic transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
When Automatic Hold is activated: press the accelerator.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met.
► The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the
driver's door is open.
► The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lamps light up for varying lengths of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/ Stop button.
Note
Even if driving away was not intended, the deactivated engine starts up automatically in the following situations:
► Excessive warming of the passenger compartment
when the cooling function is
switched on.
► The steering wheel is turned.
► Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from D to N, R, or M/S.
► Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from P to N, D, R, or M/
S.
► Fogging of the windows when the automatic
climate control is switched on.
► The vehicle battery charge is very low.
► Excessive cooling of the passenger compartment
when the heating is switched on.
See also:
Washer fluid reservoir
Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the ...
Checking the oil level
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically and displayed
on the Control Display.
Requirements
The engine must be running and warm after
the vehicle has been driven for at least
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