Deactivating/activating the ECO start/stop function

General information

You can deactivate and activate the ECO start/stop function using COMAND.

button to activate and You can also use the programmable button to activate and deactivate the ECO start/stop function if you have assigned this function to the button.

Deactivating

using COMAND: Deactivate the ECO start/stop function using COMAND:

The Stop/Start deactivated display ECO symbol goes out and the Stop/Start deactivated display message is shown in the multifunction display.

the ECO start/stop function is always If drive program S or M has been selected, the ECO start/stop function is always deactivated.

Activating

COMAND. Activate the ECO start/stop function using COMAND.

The Start active display message are shown ECO symbol and the Stop/ Start active display message are shown in the multifunction display.

If not all conditions for automatic engine switch-off are fulfilled, the Stop/Start inactive message appears.

function in drive program S or M, drive If you activate the ECO start/stop function in drive program S or M, drive program C is selected automatically.

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