Dr ivi ng an d parki ng, Driving – Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2015 User Manual
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All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine is stopped automatically.
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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).
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AMG vehicles: times which the engine
can be automatically switched off.
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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
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.
R
you move the transmission out of position
P.
R
you switch to drive program S, S+ or M
(AMG vehicles).
R
you unfasten your seat belt or open the
driver's door.
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-
shield when the air-conditioning system is
switched on.
R
the battery's condition of charge is too low.
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Shifting the transmission to position P
does not start the engine.
Deactivating/activating the ECO start/
stop function
All vehicles (except AMG vehicles)
X
To deactivate: press ECO button :.
Indicator lamp ; goes out.
X
To activate: press ECO button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up.
If the indicator lamp on the ECO button is off,
the ECO start/stop function has been deac-
tivated manually or as the result of a mal-
function.
AMG vehicles
X
To switch off: in drive program C, press
ECO button :.
or
X
Switch to drive program S, S+ or M
(
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page 163).
Indicator lamp ; goes out.
X
To activate: press ECO button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up.
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