Deactivating/activating the ECO start/stop function
General information
You can deactivate and activate the ECO start/stop function using COMAND.
You can also use the programmable button to activate and deactivate the ECO start/stop function if you have assigned this function to the button.
Deactivating
Deactivate the ECO start/stop function using COMAND:
The ECO symbol goes out and the Stop/Start deactivated display message is shown in the multifunction display.
If drive program S or M has been selected, the ECO start/stop function is always deactivated.
Activating
Activate the ECO start/stop function using COMAND.
The ECO symbol and the Stop/ Start active display message are shown in the multifunction display.
If not all conditions for automatic engine switch-off are fulfilled, the Stop/Start inactive message appears.
If you activate the ECO start/stop function in drive program S or M, drive program C is selected automatically.
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