126 Driving and operatingStop-start systemThe stop-start system helps to savefuel and to reduce the exhaustemissions. When conditions allow, itswitches off the engine as soon as thevehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in atraffic jam.On vehicles with manualtransmission, the engine is startedautomatically as soon as the clutch isdepressed.On vehicles with manual transmissionautomated, the engine is startedautomatically as soon as the brakepedal is released.A vehicle battery sensor ensures thatan Autostop is only performed if thevehicle battery is sufficiently chargedfor a restart.ActivationThe stop-start system is available assoon as the engine is started, thevehicle starts-off and the conditionsas stated below in this section arefulfilled.DeactivationDeactivate the stop-start systemmanually by pressing eco. Thedeactivation is indicated when theLED in the button extinguishes.AutostopVehicles with manual transmission:If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill, activate an Autostop asfollows:● Depress the clutch pedal.● Move the selector lever toneutral.● Release the clutch pedal.The engine will be switched off whilethe ignition stays on.Vehicles with manual transmissionautomated:If the vehicle is at a standstill withdepressed brake pedal, Autostop isactivated automatically.The engine will be switched off whilethe ignition stays on.The stop-start system will be disabledon inclines of 15% or more.IndicationAn Autostop is indicated by theneedle at the AUTOSTOP position inthe tachometer.
