What Is Auto-Start-Stop
The system is designed to help reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by stopping the engine when it is idling, for example at traffic lights.
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions
 WARNING: Apply the parking brake, shift into park (P), switch the ignition off and remove the key before you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death. WARNING: Apply the parking brake, shift into park (P), switch the ignition off and remove the key before you open the hood or have any service or repair work completed. If you do not switch the ignition off, the engine could restart at any time. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death. |
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off
The system turns on when you switch the ignition on.
Note: OFF illuminates in the switch.
Note: Deactivating the system using the button lasts only one key cycle.
Press the button again to switch the system back on.
Note: The system turns off if it detects a malfunction.If the system malfunctions, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Stopping the Engine
Stop your vehicle, keep your foot on the brake pedal and the transmission in drive (D).
Restarting the Engine
Release the brake pedal or press the accelerator pedal.
A message appears in the instrument cluster display if the system requires you to take action.
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators
| WARNING: The system may require the engine to automatically restart when the auto-start-stop indicator illuminates green or flashes amber. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury. |
Note: You can display the reason why the system is not available in the information display.
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