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Operating condition of the vehicle
CONTROLS
Operating condition of the vehicle
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Set the parking brake.
Vehicle features and options
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Warning
General information
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for example, due to
the following actions:
Depending on the situation, the vehicle is in
one of the three states:
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the parking brake.
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Idle state.
Standby state.
Drive-ready state.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
Idle state
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Take the vehicle key with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.
Principle
When the vehicle is in idle state, it is switched
off.
General information
The vehicle is in idle state prior to opening
from the outside and after exiting and locking.
Establishing the sleep mode
automatically
The sleep mode is established automatically
such as in the following situations:
Safety information
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After several minutes, if no operation takes
place on the vehicle.
Warning
If the charge state of the vehicle battery is
low.
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
Depending on the configuration via iDrive:
one or both front doors will be opened after
driving when exiting the vehicle.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
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Operating condition of the vehicle
CONTROLS
In some situations, the idle state is not set au-
tomatically, for instance during a phone call or
when the low beams are switched on.
Manually setting to standby
General information
Standby can be switched back on after the ve-
hicle is automatically set to idle state.
Establishing idle state when
opening the front doors
After a trip, the sleep mode can be established
by opening the front doors. For this purpose,
all passengers must exit the vehicle.
Via button on the radio
Press the button on the radio.
The control display and the in-
strument cluster illuminate.
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Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
Via start/stop button
5. "Turn off after opening door"
Press the Start/Stop button. The
control display and the instru-
ment cluster illuminate.
Establishing the sleep mode
manually
To establish idle state in the vehicle after com-
pletion of trip:
Display in the instrument cluster
Press and hold the button on
the radio until the OFF indicator
on the instrument cluster goes
out.
OFF is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster. The drivetrain is
switched off and standby state
switched on.
Standby state
Drive-ready state
Principle
Principle
Turning on drive-ready state corresponds to
starting the engine.
When standby state is switched on, most func-
tions can be used while the vehicle is station-
ary. Desired settings can be adjusted.
General information
The vehicle is in the standby state after the
front doors are opened from the outside.
General information
Some vehicle functions can only be used with
the drive-ready state switched on.
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Operating condition of the vehicle
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Safety information
Turning on the drive-ready state
General information
DANGER
Drive-ready state is switched on
via the Start/Stop button.
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is
insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can pene-
trate the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain
pollutants which are colorless and odorless.
In enclosed areas, exhaust gases can also
accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is a
danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and
ensure sufficient ventilation.
Turning on the drive-ready state
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
brief time and is stopped as soon as the en-
gine starts.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
Most of the indicator/warning lights in the in-
strument cluster illuminate for a varied length
of time.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
Gasoline engine
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Set the parking brake.
Depending on the motorization, the full drive
power may not be available for approximately
30 seconds after starting the engine. In this
case, the vehicle will not accelerate as usual.
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
Additional information:
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
Power gauge, refer to page 135.
Display in the instrument cluster
The activated drive-ready state is indicated
in the instrument cluster, depending on the
equipment, by the display of information re-
quired for driving or the READY display.
NOTICE
Repeated attempts to start the engine or re-
peated starting of the vehicle in rapid suc-
cession can cause the starter to overheat.
This also results in unburned or inadequately
burned fuel, and can cause the catalytic con-
verter to overheat. There is a risk of damage
to property. Avoid repeated starting of the
vehicle, particularly repeated starting in rapid
succession.
Turning off drive-ready state
1. Engage selector lever position P with the
vehicle stopped.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off. The vehicle
switches into standby state.
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