Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2015 - Manual (Page 139)

R the vehicle is stationary.
R the outside temperature is within the com-
fort range.
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.
In addition, the
Stop/Start inactive Stop/Start inactive mes-
sage is shown in the AMG menu in the multi-
function display.
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.
i The engine can be automatically switched
off an unlimited number of times.
i You can still activate the HOLD function
when the vehicle is stationary, even 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. Depress the accel-
erator pedal carefully, as the engine must
be started first.
i During automatic engine switch-off, the
climate control system only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require full climate
control capacity, the ECO start/stop func-
tion can be deactivated by pressing the
ECO button (
Y
page 136).
Automatic engine start
The engine starts automatically if:
R
In general:
- you switch off the ECO start/stop func-
tion by pressing the ECO button.
- you release the brakes when in transmis-
sion position D or N and when the HOLD
function is not active.
R By the driver:
- you release the brakes when in transmis-
sion position D or N.
- you depress the accelerator pedal.
- you engage reverse gear R.
- you move the transmission out of posi-
tion P.
- you switch to drive program S or M.
- you unfasten your seat belt or open the
driver's door.
R By the system:
- the vehicle starts to roll.
- the brake system requires this.
- the temperature in the vehicle interior
deviates from the set range.
- the system detects moisture on the
windshield when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
- the battery's condition of charge is too
low.
i Shifting the transmission to position P
does not start the engine.
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