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:
Setting the specified minimum distance
You can set the specified minimum distance
for DISTRONIC by varying the time span
between one and two seconds. This time span
determines the distance that DISTRONIC
should maintain from the vehicl ...
Deactivating cruise control
There are several ways to deactivate cruise control:
Briefly press the cruise control
lever forwards 3.
or
Brake.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:
• you depress the parking bra ...
Wet roads
WARNING
After driving in heavy rain for some time
without applying the brakes or through water
deep enough to wet brake components, the
first braking action may be somewhat
reduced. You h ...
