Automatic engine start
The engine is started automatically if you:
- release the brake pedal when HOLD is not
activated and the transmission is in
position D or N
- shift the transmission to position R
- depress the accelerator pedal
- have switched off the ECO start/stop
function by pressing the ECO button
- switch to drive program S, S+ or M
- unfasten your seat belt or open the driver's
door
The engine is also started automatically if:
- the vehicle starts to roll.
- the brake system requires this.
- the system detects moisture on the
windshield when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
- the charge level of the battery is too low.
- the driver's seat belt is removed or the
driver's door is opened.
See also:
Belt warning for the driver and front passenger
Regardless of whether the driver and front
passenger have fastened their seat belts
already, the seat belt warning lamp
lights up for 6 seconds after every engine
start. It then goes out if t ...
DISTRONIC displays in thespeedometer
When DISTRONIC is activated, one or
two segments in the set speed range light up.
For design reasons, the speed displayed
in the speedometer may differ slightly from
the speed set for DISTRON ...
Service menu
In the Service menu you can:
call up display messages ()
restart the tire pressure loss warning system (Canada only) ()
check the tire pressure electronically (USA only) ()
call up the ser ...