Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Coupe - Manual (Page 156)

X Brake the vehicle.
X Engage neutral N( Y page 158) (follow
gearshift instruction : to engage 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 in
D or
N, the ECO start/stop function switches off
the engine automatically.
i The HOLD function can be activated if the
engine has been switched off automati-
cally. It is then not necessary to continue
applying the brakes during the automatic
stop phase. When you depress the accel-
erator pedal, the engine starts automati-
cally and the braking effect of the HOLD
function is deactivated.
Automatic engine start
General notes
The engine is started automatically if:
R
you switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button
R
you engage reverse gear R
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
R
the driver's seat belt is released or the driv-
er's door is opened
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 when HOLD is not
activated and the transmission is in posi-
tion
D or N
R
depress the accelerator pedal
R
move the transmission out of position P
i Shifting the transmission to position P
does not start the engine.
i If you shift the transmission from R to D,
the ECO start/stop function is available
again once the ¤ symbol reappears in
green in the multifunction display.
Deactivating/activating the ECO start/
stop function
ECO button
X To switch off: press button :.
Indicator lamp ; on button : and the
¤ symbol in the multifunction display go
out.
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