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
• switch off the ECO start/stop function or
switch to drive program 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 temperature in the vehicle interior
deviates from the set range.
• the charge level of the battery is too low.
See also:
Recovering a vehicle that has becomestuck
Pull away smoothly, slowly, and in a
straight line when pulling out a vehicle that
has become stuck. Excessive tractive
power could damage the vehicles.
If the drive wheels have become stuck i ...
Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine
WARNING
As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore,
never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally
start the engi ...
Activating the HOLD function
•► Make sure that the activation conditions
are met.
•► Depress the brake pedal.
•► Quickly depress the brake pedal further
until HOLD display 1 appears in the
multifunctio ...