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Operating state of the vehicle
CONTROLS
Operating state of the vehicle
Operating
element
Function
Vehicle features and options
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.
Start/Stop button.
Volume button.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
General information
Idle state
Depending on the situation, the vehicle is in
one of the three states:
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Idle state.
Principle
Standby state.
Drive-ready state.
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.
Overview
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, and property damage. Before leaving
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
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Set the parking brake.
Automatic transmission: Make sure that
selector lever position P is engaged.
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
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.
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Warning
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
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:
5. "Turn off after opening door"
Establishing the sleep mode
manually
To establish idle state in the vehicle after com-
pletion of trip:
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Establishing standby.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
Press and hold the volume but-
ton on the center console until
all displays go out.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-
erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-
mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-
hicle key with you when exiting and lock the
vehicle.
Deep sleep mode
Principle
Deep sleep mode is activated to prevent the
vehicle battery from discharging when the ve-
hicle is stationary for several weeks.
Establishing the sleep mode
automatically
The sleep mode is established automatically
such as in the following situations:
In deep sleep mode, the vehicle functions are
limited to the essentials.
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After several minutes, if no operation takes
place on the vehicle.
General information
If the charge state of the vehicle battery is
low.
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, some special measures are nec-
essary. For more information, contact an au-
thorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Depending on the configuration via iDrive:
one or both front doors will be opened after
driving when exiting the vehicle.
In some situations, the idle state is not set au-
tomatically, for instance during a phone call or
when the low-beam headlights are switched
on.
Activating/deactivating deep sleep
mode
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
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3. "System settings"
Via the volume button
4. "Deep sleep mode"
5. Select the desired setting.
Push the volume button on the
center console. The control dis-
play and the instrument cluster
illuminate.
Deep sleep mode deactivates automatically
when drive-ready state is turned on.
Access to the vehicle
Using the Start/Stop button
Press the Start/Stop button.
The control display and the instrument
cluster illuminate.
Display in the instrument cluster
OFF is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster. Drive-ready state
is turned off and standby state
turned on.
Press the button on the cargo area to access
the vehicle while in deep sleep mode. Deep
sleep mode remains on in this case.
Drive-ready state
Standby state
Principle
Turning on drive-ready state corresponds to
starting the engine.
Principle
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
Some vehicle functions can only be used with
the drive-ready state switched on.
General information
The vehicle is in standby state after the front
doors are opened from the outside.
Safety information
Manually setting to standby
DANGER
General information
Standby can be switched back on after the ve-
hicle is automatically set to idle state.
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.
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Warning
Turning on the drive-ready state
1. Depress the brake pedal.
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, and property damage. Before leaving
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
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.
Most of the indicator lights and warning lights
on the instrument cluster illuminate for differ-
ent lengths of time.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
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Set the parking brake.
Automatic transmission: Make sure that
selector lever position P is engaged.
Gasoline engine
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.
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
Additional information:
Power gauge, refer to page 154.
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
Repeatedly attempting to start the engine or
repeatedly starting 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 property
damage. Avoid repeated starting of the vehi-
cle, particularly repeated starting in rapid suc-
cession.
Turning off drive-ready state
1. When the vehicle is stationary, apply the
parking brake.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off. The vehicle
switches into standby state.
Turning on the drive-ready state
General information
Drive-ready state is turned on
using the Start/Stop button.
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