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:
Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 °F (+7
°C), the
elasticity of summer tires and therefore also
traction and braking capability are reduced
considerably — equip your vehicle with
M+S tires. Using summ ...
Setting the temperature
Climate control climate zones
You can select different temperature settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as
well as for the left and right sides of the rear
compartment and the ...
Temperature-controlled cup holder in
the front-compartment center console
WARNING
When you use the warming function, the metal
insert of the cup holder is heated. Therefore,
do not touch the cup holder insert. Otherwise,
you might burn yourself.
The temperature-con ...
