130 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. It starts the engineautomatically as soon as the clutch isdepressed. A battery sensor ensuresthat an Autostop is only performed ifthe battery is sufficiently charged fora 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 the eco button.The deactivation is indicated by theLED in the button going off.AutostopIf the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill, activate an Autostop asfollows:■ Depress the clutch pedal■ set the lever in neutral■ release the clutch pedalThe engine will be switched off whilethe ignition stays on.An Autostop is indicated by theneedle at the AUTOSTOP position inthe tachometer.During an Autostop, the heating andbrake performance will bemaintained.CautionThe steering assist will be reducedduring an Autostop.Conditions for an AutostopThe stop-start system checks if eachof the following conditions is fulfilled.
