Operation of the ECO start/stop function
The engine is automatically switched off if the
following conditions are met:
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If all vehicle conditions for an automatic
engine stop are met.
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You brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans‐
mission position h or i.
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You depress the brake pedal when driving at
speeds below 15 mph (20 km/h).
The engine is restarted automatically if:
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You release the brake pedal in transmission
position h when the HOLD function is not
active.
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You shift from transmission position j.
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You engage transmission position h or k.
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You depress the accelerator pedal.
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You permanently activate manual gearshift‐
ing.
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You pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter.
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An automatic engine start is necessary.
If the engine was switched off by the ECO start/
stop function and you leave the vehicle, a warn‐
ing tone sounds and the engine is not restarted.
The Vehicle Ready to Drive Switch the Ignition
Off Before Exiting display message also appears
in the multifunction display. If you do not switch
off the ignition, the ignition is automatically
switched off after one minute.
AMG Performance exhaust system
Function of the AMG Performance exhaust
system
Changing the position of the exhaust gas flaps
allows you to select the sound characteristics of
the AMG Performance exhaust system:
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Closed exhaust gas flaps: comfort character‐
istic (balanced)
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Open exhaust gas flaps: sporty characteristic
(powerful)
Operating the AMG Performance exhaust
system
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Press button 1.
The sporty characteristic (Powerful) is selec‐
ted when indicator lamp 2 lights up.
Driving and parking
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