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
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic
damage (ESD
PROTECTION).
IMPORTANT: Use of supplied gloves is mandatory
Carry out installation in a dust-free workshop area only.
To avoid damage, do not touch or dirty the display field.
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove
Control Unit
Fig. 124: Identifying VDM
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VDM
The location of the VDM control unit is dependent on the country in which the
vehicle is sold.
On left-hand drive vehicles the control unit is fitted inside the
passenger compartment near the right A-pillar
(as illustrated)