Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2015 - Manual (Page 174)

General notes
: ECO start/stop display
If the ¤ symbol is shown in green in the
multifunction display, the ECO start/stop
function switches the engine off automati-
cally if the vehicle stops moving.
Every time you switch on the engine using the
SmartKey or the Start/Stop button, the ECO
start/stop function is activated.
If the ECO start/stop function has been man-
ually deactivated (
Y
page 173) or a malfunc-
tion has caused the system to be deactivated,
the ¤ symbol is not displayed.
AMG vehicles: the ECO start/stop function
is only available in drive program C.
For further information on automatic engine
switch-off (
Y
page 172) and automatic
engine start (
Y
page 172).
Automatic engine switch-off
If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D or N,
the ECO start/stop function switches off the
engine automatically.
The ECO start/stop function is operational
and the ¤ symbol is displayed in green in
the multifunction display, if:
R
the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green.
R no off-road program has been selected.
R the outside temperature is within the range
that is suitable for the system.
R
the engine is at normal operating temper-
ature.
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.
If conditions for automatic engine switch-off
have not been fulfilled, the ¤ symbol will
be shown in yellow.
i All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine has been stopped auto-
matically.
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.
i All vehicles (apart from AMG vehicles):
automatic engine switch-off can take place
a maximum of four times consecutively (ini-
tial stop then repeated three times). The
¤ symbol is shown in yellow in the mul-
tifunction display after the engine has been
started automatically for the fourth time.
When the ¤ symbol is shown in green in
the multifunction display, automatic engine
switch-off is again possible.
i AMG vehicles: times which the engine
can be automatically switched off.
Automatic engine start
The engine starts automatically if:
R you switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button.
R
in transmission position D or N the brake
pedal is released and the HOLD function is
not active.
R you depress the accelerator pedal.
R
you engage reverse gear R.
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