Deactivating/activating the ECO start/ stop function

Example: ECO button

Example: ECO button

If indicator lamp 2 is off, the ECO start/ stop function has been deactivated manually or as the result of a malfunction.

The engine will then not be switched off automatically when the vehicle stops.

Every time you start the engine, the ECO start/stop function is switched on and the automatic transmission shifts to automatic drive program C.

Deactivating

•► In drive program C, press button 1.
or
•► Switch to drive program S, S+ or M.

Indicator lamp 2 on button 1 and the go symbol in the multifunction display go out.

The Stop/Start active or Stop/Start inactive message disappears in the AMG menu in the multifunction display.

Activating

•► Press button 1.

Indicator lamp 2 lights up. If drive program S, S+ or M is selected, the automatic transmission switches to drive program C.

If all conditions for automatic engine switch-off are fulfilled, the multifunction display. In addition, the symbol is shown in green in the multifunction display. In addition, the Stop/Start active display message is shown in the AMG menu in the multifunction display.

If not all conditions for automatic engine switch-off are fulfilled, the Stop/Start inactive display message and the in the AMG menu in the multifunction symbol are shown in yellow in the AMG menu in the multifunction display. If this is the case, the ECO start/ stop function is not available.

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