Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily ava
Concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, for instance in traffic congestion or at traffic
lights. Drive-ready state remains switched on.
Functional requirements
Steptronic transmission
The engine starts automatically under the following
preconditions:
By releasing the brake pedal.
When Automatic Hold is activated: press the
acceler
Fig. 188: Identifying AGM Battery
Introduction
In September 2002, the first so-called VRLA batteries, better known as AGM
batteries came into use. (VRLA
means V alve R egulated L ead A cid, i.e. lead acid battery with pressure relief
valve; AGM stands for A
bsorbent G lass M at, i.e. absorbent gl