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:
Setting the front-compartment airflow
using the front control panel
You can select different airflow settings for
the driver's and front-passenger sides as well
as for the rear compartment.
You can also use COMAND to set the airflow.
Turn the SmartKey to positi ...
Restarting the tire pressure loss warning system
Restart the tire pressure loss warning system
if you have:
• changed the tire pressure
• changed the wheels or tires
• mount new wheels or tires
Before restarting, consult the Tire and
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Seating & Cargo
The front seats have a litany of power adjustments, including optional
side-bolster adjustments. Even with the bolsters and lumbar support dialed all
the way back, I found the seats stiff. That's ...