Activating the start/stop function
For cars with automatic gearbox:
Depress and hold the brake pedal depressed.
The start/stop function is activated and the engine is switched off.
For cars with manual gearbox.
Depress and hold the brake pedal depressed.
Engage neutral position.
Release the clutch.
The start/stop function is activated and the engine is switched off.
Note
- In Comfort or Eco drive mode, the start/stop function is activated before the car is completely stationary.
- When adaptive cruise control or Pilot Assist is activated, the start/stop function is activated for a few seconds after the car is completely stationary.
Note
All of the car's normal systems, such as lighting and radio, work normally even when the start/stop function is activated.
However, some equipment may have temporarily reduced function, such as the climate control's fan speed or loudspeaker volume.
Deactivating the start/stop function
For cars with automatic gearbox:
Release the brake pedal or gently depress the accelerator pedal.
The start/stop function is deactivated and the engine starts.
For cars with manual gearbox.
Depress the clutch or the accelerator pedal.
The start/stop function is deactivated and the engine starts.
Note
When the start/stop function is deactivated and:
- the function for automatic braking when stationary (Auto hold) is activated, start of the engine is delayed until the accelerator pedal is depressed
- adaptive cruise control or Pilot Assist is activated, the engine starts when the accelerator pedal is depressed or by pressing the
button on the left-hand steering wheel keypad - the car is facing uphill, hill start assist (HSA1) engages to prevent the car from rolling backwards
- the car is facing downhill, release the brake pedal slightly. A small increase in speed starts the engine.
Settings in the centre display
The centre display shows whether the function is available or deactivated.
Illuminated indication: the start/stop function is available.
Extinguished indication: the start/stop function is deactivated.
Symbols in the driver display
The driver display's tachometer indicates when the start/stop function is available, active or unavailable.
| Symbol | Specification |
|---|---|
 | White – the function is available. |
 | Green – the function is activated. |
 | Grey – the function is not available. |
If no symbol is shown in the driver display, the function is disabled.