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Gear positions

Parking – P

Overview of gear lever and position P for small gear

lever.

For the small gear lever, use the 

P

 button

located next to the gear selector to activate
Park position. For the large lever, the park
position is activated by moving the gear lever
to position 

P

.

The gearbox is mechanically blocked when the

P

 position is engaged.

Select position 

P

 for parking. The car can start

in position 

P

. The car must be stationary when

the 

P

 position is selected.

To park - first apply the parking bake and then
select 

P

 position.

WARNING

Always use the parking brake when park-

ing on an inclined surface. Engaging a gear

or the automatic transmission's 

P

 position

is not sufficient to hold the car stationary in

all situations.

NOTE

To be able to lock the car and arm the
alarm, the gear position must be in 

P

.

Help functions

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The system will change to 

P

 position automat-

ically:

•

if the car is switched off in position 

D

 or 

R

.

•

if the driver unfastens the seatbelt and
opens the driver's door when the car is
running in a mode other than 

P

.

To park a car without wearing the seatbelt and
with the door open - exit the 

P

 position by

selecting 

R

 or 

D

 again.

If the car is switched off in 

N

 position there is

no automatic change-over to 

P

 position. This

makes it possible to wash the car in an auto-
matic car wash.

Reverse – R

Select position 

R

 to reverse. The car must be

stationary when the 

R

 position is selected.

Neutral – N

The car freewheels in position 

N

. The car can

start in position 

N

. Apply the parking brake if

the car is stationary with the gear selector in
the 

N

 position.

In order to change from 

N

 position to another

gear position, the brake pedal must be
depressed and the ignition position must be 

II

.

The engine has to be running for cars with the
small gear lever.

Drive position - D

D

 is the normal driving position. Shifting up

and down takes place automatically based on
the level of acceleration and speed.

The car must be stationary when changing
gear from 

R

 position to 

D

 position.

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Applies to cars with the small gear lever.

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Manual position – M

Overview of the shift pattern in the driver display for

large gear lever.

In 

M

 position, it is possible to change gear

manually. The car engine-brakes when the
accelerator pedal is released.

Position 

M

 is selected by moving the gear

selector sideways from position 

D

 to the end

position at "

±

".

•

Press the gear selector forwards to "

+

"

(plus) to change up one step and release
it.

•

Press the gear selector backwards to "

–

"

(minus) to change down one step and
release it.

•

Press the gear selector to the side to its
end position at 

D

 to return to the 

D

 posi-

tion.

Overview of the shift pattern in the driver display for

small gear lever.

In 

M

 position, it is possible to change gear

manually. The car engine-brakes when the
accelerator pedal is released.

Position 

M

 is selected by moving the gear

selector backwards from the 

D

 position.

•

Press the gear selector to the right to "

+

"

(plus) to change up one step and release
it.

•

Press the gear selector to the left to "

–

"

(minus) to change down one step and
release it.

•

Press the gear selector backwards to
return to the 

D

 position.

The gearbox automatically shifts down if the
speed decreases to a level lower than appro-
priate for the selected gear, in order to avoid
jerking and stalling.

Related information

•

Automatic gearbox (p. 442)

•

Gear selector inhibitor (p. 447)

•

Changing gear with steering wheel pad-
dles

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 (p. 446)

•

Kick-down function (p. 449)

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Changing gear with steering wheel

paddles

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The steering wheel paddles are a comple-
ment to the gear selector and make it possi-
ble to change gear manually without releas-
ing hands from the steering wheel.

The function is available in position 

D

 or 

M

.

"

-

": Selects the next lower gear.

"

+

": Selects the next higher gear.

Switch

To change gear:

–

Pull one of the paddles backwards -
towards the steering wheel - and release.

A gear change occurs at each pull of the pad-
dle, provided that the engine speed does not
leave the permitted range. The driver display
shows the current gear.

In 

M

 position the steering wheel paddles are

automatically activated.

Driver display when changing gear with steering

wheel paddles in manual gearshift mode, large gear

lever.

Driver display when changing gear with steering

wheel paddles in manual gearshift mode, small gear

lever.

Activating the steering wheel paddles
in position D

To be able to change gear with the steering
wheel paddles, they must be activated:

–

Pull one of the paddles toward the steer-
ing wheel.
> A figure in the driver display indicates

current gear.

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Driver display when changing gear with steering

wheel paddles, large gear lever.

Driver display when changing gear with steering

wheel paddles, small gear lever.

Deactivating the steering wheel
paddles in position D

Manual deactivation

–

Pull the right-hand paddle (

+

) toward the

steering wheel and hold in place until the
number in the driver display extinguishes.
> The gearbox returns to position 

D

.

Automatic deactivation

The steering wheel paddles are deactivated
after a short time if they are not used. This is
indicated by the number in the driver display
extinguishing. The exception is during engine
braking - then the paddles are activated for as
long as engine braking is in progress.

Related information

•

Automatic gearbox (p. 442)

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Changing gear with automatic gearbox
(p. 443)

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Gear shift indicator (p. 450)

Gear selector inhibitor

The gear selector inhibitor prevents acciden-
tal changing between different gear positions
in an automatic gearbox.

There are two different types of gear selector
inhibitor - mechanical and automatic.

Mechanical gear selector inhibitor

Gear selector inhibitor for cars with the large gear

lever.

The gear selector can be moved forward and
back freely between 

N

 and 

D

. Other positions

are locked with a latch that is released with
the inhibitor button on the gear selector.

With the inhibitor button depressed the lever
can be moved forwards or backwards
between 

P

, 

R

, 

N

 and 

D

.

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Automatic gear selector inhibitor

The automatic gear selector inhibitor has spe-
cial safety systems.

From park position – P or neutral position –
N

In order to move the gear selector from 

P

 or 

N

position to another gear position, the brake
pedal must be depressed and the ignition
position must be 

II

. The engine has to be run-

ning for cars with the small gear lever.

If the gear selector is in the 

N

 position and the

car has been stationary for at least 3 seconds
(irrespective of whether the engine is running)
then the gear selector is locked.

Message in the driver display

If the gear selector is inhibited a message is
shown in the driver display e.g. 

Gear lever

Press brake pedal to activate gear lever

.

The gear selector is not inhibited mechani-
cally.

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Related information

•

Automatic gearbox (p. 442)

•

Changing gear with automatic gearbox
(p. 443)

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Deactivate automatic gear selector inhibi-
tor (p. 448)

Deactivate automatic gear selector

inhibitor

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When the car is without power, the auto-
matic gear selector inhibitor can be disen-
gaged in cars with the large gear lever. For
cars with the small gear lever, it is not possi-
ble to disengage the gear selector inhibitor.

Overview of the large gear lever.

If the car cannot be driven, e.g. due to a dis-
charged battery, the gear selector must be
moved to the 

N

 position so that the car can be

moved.

Lift the rubber mat in the compartment in
front of the gear selector. Locate the hole
with a spring-loaded button in the bottom
of the compartment.

Press a small screwdriver into the hole
and hold.

Move the gear selector to position 

N

 and

release the button.

4. Put the rubber mat back in place.

Overview of the small gear lever where it is not pos-

sible to deactivate the gear selector inhibitor.

Related information

•

Gear selector inhibitor (p. 447)

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Automatic gearbox (p. 442)

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Applies to cars with small gear lever

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The function is not available for cars with the small gear lever.

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Kick-down function

Kick-down

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 can be used when maximum

acceleration is needed such as for overtaking.

When the accelerator pedal is pressed all the
way to the floor (beyond the position normally
regarded as full acceleration) a lower gear is
immediately engaged. This is known as kick-
down.

If the accelerator is released from the kick-
down position, the gearbox automatically
changes up.

Safety function

To prevent over-revving of the engine, the
gearbox control program has a protective
downshift inhibitor.

The gearbox does not permit downshifting/
kick-down which would result in an engine
speed high enough to damage the engine.
Nothing happens if the driver still tries to shift
down in this way at high engine speed – the
original gear remains engaged.

On kick-down the car can shift down one or
more steps at a time, depending in engine
speed. The car shifts up when the engine has
reached is maximum engine speed in order to
prevent engine damage.

Related information

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Automatic gearbox (p. 442)

Launch function

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Launch can be used when maximum acceler-
ation is required from stationary. The function
is available in the following drive modes:

Dynamic

, 

Comfort

 and 

Individual

.

Activate Launch

Make sure the car is stationary and the wheels
are pointing straight forward.

1. Move to gear position 

D

.

2. Depress the brake pedal fully.

3. Then fully depress the accelerator pedal.

4. Release the brake pedal within 2 seconds.

NOTE

If the Launch function does not work, wait
a few minutes and let the drivetrain cool
down to working temperature before retry-
ing.

IMPORTANT

The drivetrain is subject to wear and tear
when using Launch and therefore the func-
tion is only available a limited number of
times.

Related information

•

Automatic gearbox (p. 442)

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Only possible with automatic gearbox.

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Symbols and messages for

automatic gearbox

If a fault should occur in the gearbox, a sym-
bol and a message are shown in the driver
display.

IMPORTANT

To prevent damage to any drive system
components, the working temperature of
the gearbox is checked. If there is a risk of
overheating, a warning symbol illuminates
in the driver display and a text message is
shown - follow the recommendation given.

Symbol Specification

An error has occurred in the
transmission.

Read the message in the driver
display.

Hot or overheated gearbox.

Read the message in the driver
display.

Temporary fault on drivetrain.

Read the message in the driver
display.

Related information

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Automatic gearbox (p. 442)

Gear shift indicator

The gear shift indicator in the driver display
shows the current gear during manual gear-
shifting and when it is appropriate to engage
the next gear for optimum fuel economy.

For eco-driving during manual gear changing,
it is important to drive in the right gear and to
change gear in good time.

With manual gearbox

Gear shift indicator in the 12-inch driver display

*

.

Gear shift indicator in the 8-inch driver display.

An up-arrow indicates a recommended
change to a higher gear, and a down-arrow a
recommended change to a lower gear.

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With automatic gearbox

Gear shift indicator in 12-inch driver display for large
gear lever

*

.

Gear shift indicator in 8-inch driver display for large

gear lever.

The gear shift indicator shows the current gear
in the driver display and uses an up arrow to

indicate when shifting to a higher gear is rec-
ommended.

Gear shift indicator in 12-inch driver display for small
gear lever

*

.

Gear shift indicator in 8-inch driver display for small

gear lever.

The gear shift indicator shows the current gear
in the driver display and indicates recom-

mended shifting to a higher gear by a flashing
plus sign.

Related information

•

Automatic gearbox (p. 442)

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Manual gearbox (p. 442)

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All-wheel drive

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All-wheel drive (AWD

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) means that the car is

driving all four wheels at the same time,
which improves traction.

To achieve the best possible traction, the
motive force is distributed automatically to the
wheels with the best grip. The system contin-
uously calculates the need for torque to the
rear wheels, and can immediately redistribute
up to half of the motor's torque to the rear
wheels.

All-wheel drive also has a stabilising effect at
higher speeds. Under normal driving condi-
tions, the majority of power is transmitted to
the front wheels. When stationary, the all-
wheel drive is always engaged in preparation
for maximum traction during acceleration.

All-wheel drive characteristics vary depending
on the selected drive mode.

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Drive modes

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Gearbox (p. 441)

Drive modes

*

Selection of drive mode affects the car's driv-
ing characteristics in order to enhance the
driving experience and facilitate driving in
special situations.

Using the drive modes it is possible to quickly
have access to the car's numerous functions
and settings for different driving needs. The
following systems are adapted to maintain
driving characteristics that are as good as pos-
sible in each drive mode:

•

Steering

•

Engine/gearbox

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/all-wheel drive

*

•

Brakes

•

Shock absorption

•

Driver display

•

Start/stop function

•

Climate settings

Select the drive mode adapted for the current
driving conditions. Remember that not all
drive modes are available in all situations.

Selectable drive modes

When the car starts, it is in 

Comfort

 mode

and the start/stop function is activated. The
drive mode can be changed when the car has

been started, e.g. to the 

Individual

 mode.

When the 

Individual

 mode is selected, it is

possible to make adjustments for specific
preferences, e.g. to show the tachometer.

Comfort

The 

Comfort

 mode is the car's normal mode.

These settings mean that the car feels com-
fortable, the steering is light, the shock
absorption is soft and body's movement is
smooth.

This drive mode is the certification mode for
carbon dioxide emissions.

In 

Comfort

 mode, no tachometer is displayed

in the driver display

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.

Eco

•

Adapt the car for more energy-efficient
and environmentally-conscious driving
with the 

Eco

 mode.

The drive mode means, for example, that the
Start/Stop function is activated and the output
of certain climate settings is reduced.

When driving in 

Eco

 mode, the driver display

shows an eco-meter that indicates in real time
how economical your driving is.

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All Wheel Drive

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Applies to automatic gearbox.

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Applicable only to cars with an 8-inch driver display.

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Dynamic

•

Dynamic

 mode means that the car has

sportier characteristics and faster
response to accelerating.

The gear changes become faster and more
distinct, and the gearbox prioritises a gear
with greater traction.

Steering response is faster and shock absorp-
tion is harder

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 which means that the body fol-

lows the roadway in order to reduce roll during
cornering.

Start/Stop function is deactivated.

The 

Dynamic

 mode is also available in the

Polestar Engineered

 version

*

.

Individual

•

Adapting a drive mode according to indi-
vidual preferences.

Select a drive mode to start from, and then
adjust the settings according to the desired
driving characteristics. These settings are
saved in the active driver profile and are availa-
ble each time the car is unlocked with the
same remote control key.

An individual drive mode is only available if it is
first activated in the centre display.

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 for individual drive mode.

1. Press 

Settings

 in the top view.

2. Press 

My Car

Individual Drive Mode

and select 

Individual Drive Mode

.

3. In 

Presets

, select a drive mode to start

from: 

Eco

, 

Comfort

, 

Dynamic

 or

Polestar Engineered

*

.

Possible adjustments apply to settings for:

•

Driver Display

•

Steering Force

•

Powertrain Characteristics

•

Brake Characteristics

•

Suspension Control

•

ECO Climate

•

Start/Stop

.

Related information

•

Changing drive mode

*

 (p. 454)

•

Drive mode Eco (p. 454)

•

Economical driving (p. 464)

•

Start/stop function (p. 457)

•

All-wheel drive

*

 (p. 452)

•

Driver profiles (p. 133)

•

Regenerative braking

*

 (p. 441)

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Applies to Four-C.

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The figure is schematic - parts may vary depending on car model.

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Changing drive mode

*

Select the drive mode adapted for the current
driving conditions.

Change the drive mode using the control in
the centre console.

Remember that not all drive modes are availa-
ble in all situations.

To change drive mode:

1. Press the drive mode control 

DRIVE

MODE

.

> A pop-up menu is opened in the centre

display.

2. Roll the wheel upward or downward until

the desired drive mode is highlighted.

3. Press the drive mode control or tap

directly on the touch screen to confirm the
selection.
> The selected drive mode is indicated in

the driver display.

Related information

•

Drive modes

*

 (p. 452)

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Activating and deactivating drive mode
Eco with the function button (p. 457)

Drive mode Eco

Drive mode 

Eco

 can help you with more eco-

friendly driving, with greater fuel economy.

Use this drive mode to save fuel and the envi-
ronment.

The following properties are adapted for 

Eco

mode:

•

Gearbox gearshift points

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.

•

Engine management and response from
the accelerator pedal.

•

The Eco Coast

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 freewheel function is acti-

vated and engine braking is deactivated
when the accelerator pedal is released at
speeds between 65 and 140 km/h
(40 and 87 mph).

•

Some of the climate control system's set-
tings work at reduced power or are deacti-
vated.

•

The driver display shows information in an
ECO gauge which facilitates environmen-
tally-conscious and fuel-efficient driving.

Free-wheel function Eco Coast

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The freewheel function Eco Coast means in
practice that engine braking ceases, meaning
in turn that the car's kinetic energy is used to
freewheel for longer distances. When the
driver releases the accelerator pedal the gear-
box is automatically disengaged from the

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engine whose speed is reduced to idling
speed with reduced consumption.

The function is best used where it is possible
to freewheel a long way e.g. roads with a
slight downhill gradient or when there is a pre-
dictable speed reduction to freewheel into a
zone with a lower speed limit.

Activating the freewheel function

The function is activated when the accelerator
pedal is fully released, in combination with the
following parameters:

•

Drive mode 

Eco

 is activated.

•

The gear selector is in 

D

 position.

•

Speed within the range of
approx. 65-140 km/h (40-87 mph).

•

The road's downhill gradient is not steeper
than approx. 6%.

The driver display shows 

COASTING

 when

the freewheel function is being used.

Limitations

The freewheel function is not available if

•

engine and/or gearbox are not at normal
operating temperature

•

the gear selector is moved from the 

D

position to manual position

•

the speed is outside the range of
approx. 65-140 km/h (40-87 mph)

•

the road's downhill gradient is steeper
than approx. 6%

•

Manual gear changing is performed with
the steering wheel paddles

*

.

Deactivating and switching off the
freewheel function

In certain situations it may be desirable to
deactivate or switch off the function in order
to use engine braking. Examples of such situa-
tions may be on steep downhill gradients or
before an imminent overtaking manoeuvre - in
order to be able to do it in the safest way pos-
sible.

Deactivate the freewheel function as follows

•

actuate the accelerator or brake pedal

•

move the gear selector to manual position

•

Changing gear with steering wheel pad-
dles

*

.

Switch off the freewheel function as follows

•

change drive mode

*

•

switch off drive mode 

Eco

 in the function

view.

Even without the freewheel function, it is pos-
sible to freewheel for short distances. This, in
turn, reduces consumption. However, for the
best fuel economy it is better to have the free-
wheel function activated and be able to free-
wheel for longer distances.

Cruise control Eco Cruise

When using the cruise control in the 

Eco

 drive

mode, the car's acceleration and deceleration
will be lower compared to other drive modes,
which enables further fuel savings. This means
that the car's speed can be slightly above or
below the set speed.

•

On a smooth road, the car's speed can
deviate from the set speed when the
cruise control is active and the car free-
rolls.

•

On a steep uphill slope, the car's speed
drops until a downshift is made

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, then

reduced acceleration starts in order to
achieve the set speed.

•

On a downhill slope where the car free-
rolls, the car's speed can be slightly above
or below the set speed. The function uses
normal engine braking to maintain the set
speed. The foot brake is also used if nec-
essary.

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Eco gauge in the driver display

Eco gauge in the 12-inch driver display

*

.

Eco gauge in the 8-inch driver display.

The ECO gauge indicates how fuel-efficient
the driving is:

•

With fuel-efficient driving, the gauge
shows a low value with the pointer in the
green zone.

•

With non-fuel-efficient driving, e.g. during
heavy braking or heavy acceleration, the
gauge shows a high value.

The ECO gauge also has an indicator to show
how a reference driver would drive the car
under the same driving conditions. This is indi-
cated with the short pointer on the gauge.

ECO climate control

In the 

Eco

 drive mode, eco climate control is

activated automatically in the passenger com-
partment in order to reduce energy consump-
tion.

NOTE

When the 

Eco

 drive mode is activated,

several parameters in the climate control
system's settings are changed, and several
electricity consumer functions are reduced.
Certain settings can be reset manually, but
full functionality is only regained by switch-
ing off 

Eco

 drive mode or adapting

Individual

*

 drive mode with full climate

functionality.

In the event of difficulties due to misting,
press the button for max. defroster which has
normal functionality.

Related information

•

Changing drive mode

*

 (p. 454)

•

Activating and deactivating drive mode
Eco with the function button (p. 457)

•

Drive modes

*

 (p. 452)

•

Economical driving (p. 464)

•

Start/stop function (p. 457)

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Activating and deactivating drive

mode Eco with the function button

There is a function button for 

Eco

 drive mode

in the centre display's function view unless
the car was equipped with drive mode con-
trol in the tunnel console.

The 

Eco

 mode is deactivated when the engine

is switched off, and it must therefore be acti-
vated after each time the engine is started.
The driver display shows 

ECO

 when the func-

tion is activated.

Selecting Eco drive mode in the centre
display function view

–

Press the 

Driving Mode ECO

 button to

activate or deactivate the function.

> An indicator in the button illuminates

when the function is activated.

Related information

•

Drive mode Eco (p. 454)

•

Changing drive mode

*

 (p. 454)

•

Drive modes

*

 (p. 452)

Start/stop function

With the start/stop function, the engine
switches off temporarily when the car has
stopped e.g. at traffic lights or in a traffic
queue, and then starts again when it is nee-
ded.

The start/stop function reduces fuel consump-
tion, which in turn contributes to reduced
exhaust emissions.

The system makes it possible to adopt an
environmentally-conscious driving style by
allowing the car to engine auto-stop when
possible.

Related information

•

Driving with start/stop function (p. 457)

•

Conditions for the Start/Stop function
(p. 459)

•

Drive modes

*

 (p. 452)

Driving with start/stop function

The start/stop function temporarily switches
off the engine when stationary and then
starts it automatically when required.

The Start/Stop function is available when the
car is started and can be activated if certain
conditions have been met.

The driver display indicates when the function
is

•

available

•

active

•

not available.

All of the car's normal systems such as light-
ing, radio, etc. work normally, even when the
engine is auto-stopped. However some equip-
ment may have its output temporarily reduced
e.g. the climate control system's fan speed or
extremely high volume on the audio system.

Auto-stop

The following is required for the engine to
auto-stop:

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With automatic gearbox

•

Stop the car with the foot brake and then
keep your foot on the brake pedal - the
engine stops automatically.

With manual gearbox

•

Declutch, set the gear lever in neutral
position and release the clutch pedal - the
engine stops automatically.

In drive mode 

Comfort

 or 

Eco

, the engine

may auto-stop before the car is completely
stationary.

With adaptive cruise control or Pilot Assist
activated, the engine auto-stops approxi-
mately 3 seconds after the car has stopped.

Autostart

The following is required for the engine to
auto-start:

With automatic gearbox

•

Release the brake pedal - the engine will
autostart and you can continue driving. On
an uphill gradient hill start assist (HSA

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)

engages, which prevents the car from roll-
ing backwards.

•

When the Auto Hold function is activated,
auto-start is delayed until the accelerator
pedal is depressed.

•

When adaptive cruise control or Pilot
Assist is activated, the engine will auto-
start when the accelerator pedal is
depressed, or by pressing the 

 button

on the left keypad of the steering wheel.

•

Maintain foot pressure on the brake pedal
and depress the accelerator pedal - the
engine auto-starts.

•

On a downhill gradient: Release pressure
on the brake pedal slightly so that the car
begins to roll - the engine will auto-start
after a slight speed increase.

With manual gearbox

•

With the gear lever in neutral position:
Depress the clutch pedal or depress the
accelerator pedal - the engine starts.

•

On a downhill gradient: Release pressure
on the brake pedal slightly so that the car
begins to roll - the engine will auto-start
after a slight speed increase.

Symbols in the driver display

 White - Appears in the tachometer

when the function is available.

 Green - Appears in the tachometer

when the function is active and the engine is
auto-stopped.

 Grey - The function is not available

when this symbol is struck through and
greyed out.

If no symbol is displayed, the function is disa-
bled.

The function is active and the engine is auto-stopped.

For cars with the eight-inch driver display, the
symbol is displayed at the bottom of the
speedometer.

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Related information

•

Deactivating the start/stop function
(p. 459)

•

Conditions for the Start/Stop function
(p. 459)

•

Start/stop function (p. 457)

•

Help when starting on a hill (p. 440)

•

Automatic braking when stationary
(p. 439)

Deactivating the start/stop

function

In certain situations it may be desirable to
deactivate the start/stop function.

Deactivate using the 

Start/

Stop

 function button in the

centre display's function
view. The indication in the
button is switched off when
the function is deactivated.

The function is deactivated until

•

it is reactivated

•

the drive mode is changed to 

Eco

 or

Comfort

•

the next time the car is started.

Related information

•

Driving with start/stop function (p. 457)

•

Conditions for the Start/Stop function
(p. 459)

Conditions for the Start/Stop

function

For the Start/Stop function to work requires
that a number of conditions are met.

If any condition is not met, this will be indi-
cated in the driver display.

The engine does not auto-stop

The engine does not auto-stop in the following
cases:

•

The car has not reached approx. 10 km/h
(6 mph) after starting.

•

After a number of repeated auto stops,
speed must again exceed approx. 10 km/h
(6 mph) before the next auto stop.

•

The driver has not fastened the seatbelt.

•

The engine is not at normal operating tem-
perature.

•

The ambient temperature is below
approx. -5 °C (23 °F) or above
approx. 30 °C (86 °F).

•

The windscreen's electric heating is acti-
vated.

•

The environment in the passenger com-
partment deviates from the set values.

•

The car is in reverse.

•

The driver is making large steering wheel
movements.

•

The road is very steep.