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- Fig. 1 Instrument cluster: Engine switched off (stop phase)
Applies to vehicles: with start/stop system
Vehicles with manual gearbox
When the vehicle stops, put the gear lever in neutral and take your foot off the clutch pedal. The engine will switch off. At the same time, an indicator lamp 
will appear in the info line at the bottom of the instrument cluster display. The rev counter needle will also move to the READY position.
will appear in the info line at the bottom of the instrument cluster display. The rev counter needle will also move to the READY position.The engine will start again automatically when you press the clutch pedal. The indicator lamp will go out.
Vehicles with automatic gearbox
Brake the vehicle to a stop. The engine will be switched off shortly before the vehicle comes to a standstill or when the vehicle is stationary1). Keep your foot on the brake pedal. At the same time, an indicator lamp will appear in the info line at the bottom of the instrument cluster display. The rev counter needle will also move to the READY1) position.
will appear in the info line at the bottom of the instrument cluster display. The rev counter needle will also move to the READY1) position.The engine will start again automatically when you take your foot off the brake pedal. If the parking brake is applied or hold assist is switched on, the engine will only restart when you press the accelerator pedal1). The indicator lamp will go out.
Further information for automatic gearboxes
The engine will stop if the selector lever is in position P, N or D.
The engine will start again if you move the selector lever to R during a stop phase.
If you do not want the engine to start when moving the selector lever through R, move the lever to P quickly.
You can control whether or not the engine is switched off by varying the amount of pressure on the brake pedal. For instance, if you brake gently in stop-and-go traffic or before turning off at a junction, the engine will remain on while the vehicle is at a standstill. As soon as you press the brake pedal harder, the engine will be switched off.
Note
- Keep your foot on the brake pedal during a stop phase to prevent the vehicle from moving.
- If you press the START ENGINE STOP button during a stop phase, the ignition will be switched off. The rev counter needle will move to the OFF position.
- If the engine stalls on a vehicle with manual gearbox, you can start it again directly by pressing the clutch pedal immediately.
1) May vary in different countries