Switching the ECO function on/off

The ECO start/stop function switches the engine off automatically if the vehicle is stopped under certain conditions. When pulling away again, the engine starts automatically. You can switch the ECO start/stop function on and off using COMAND.

If you switch the ECO start/stop function off using COMAND, the function is switched on again automatically when you switch the ignition off and on again.

To switch the ECO start/stop function

on/off: select Vehicle in the main To switch the ECO start/stop function on/off: select Vehicle in the main function bar by sliding the COMAND controller and press and turning to confirm. the COMAND controller and press The main area is active. to confirm.

The main area is active.

or Select the ECO function by sliding turning  the COMAND controller and or turning press  to confirm. the COMAND controller and press The ECO start/stop function is switched on to confirm.

The ECO start/stop function is switched on and off alternately.

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