How to turn off ECO start/stop
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I have pretty good luck modulating when my V12 engine runs or not, simply by how much pressure I have on the brake while the car is stopped. a nice light touch on the brakes, and the engine will not stop, a little harder and it will stop.
So, its all in your ability to control your braking foot.
So, its all in your ability to control your braking foot.
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It's a neat trick but you will deprive yourself from using a cool feature that is called HOLD 
Regardless of any car brand turning on / off this ECO feature should be under the command of the driver .I see no point of why MB in latest models deleted this button on the console
Regardless of any car brand turning on / off this ECO feature should be under the command of the driver .I see no point of why MB in latest models deleted this button on the console
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To the best of my knowledge, every Mercedes with ECO Start/Stop has a button on the dash or console to disable it. There are no plans for them to remove the button any time soon.
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Mid City Engineering™ is now offering the only Eco Off™ solution available for your Mercedes Benz vehicle!
The factory Eco feature defaults to the 'On' mode every time the vehicle is restarted, but not anymore.
With our all new Eco Off™ interface, Eco is automatically disabled upon vehicle start up. Eco mode can be enabled again at any time by pushing the Eco button.
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Now compatible with the following model/years:
2016 GLE
2013-2016 GL
2012-2015 ML
2012-2016 E Class
2015-2016 C Class
2014-2016 S Class
2012-2013 S Class
2014-2016 GLA
2014-2016 CLA
2012-2016 CLS
2016 GLC
2016 GT S
2013-2016 SL
2012-2015 GLK
2012-2016 SLK
The factory Eco feature defaults to the 'On' mode every time the vehicle is restarted, but not anymore.
With our all new Eco Off™ interface, Eco is automatically disabled upon vehicle start up. Eco mode can be enabled again at any time by pushing the Eco button.
Call now and order yours today for only US$174.99 + shipping.
(312)421-1114
Now compatible with the following model/years:
2016 GLE
2013-2016 GL
2012-2015 ML
2012-2016 E Class
2015-2016 C Class
2014-2016 S Class
2012-2013 S Class
2014-2016 GLA
2014-2016 CLA
2012-2016 CLS
2016 GLC
2016 GT S
2013-2016 SL
2012-2015 GLK
2012-2016 SLK
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This has been discussed so many times. It is not about what MB can do or cannot do but about the approved emissions levels. The owner of the car either pays more or needs to push the Eco button to turn it off, as simple as that. MB just took the more ecological choice.
It's not always a matter of money. Many times, we just have no choice in the matter, beyond switching brands and I really don't want to do that, but MB is pushing me in that direction. Oh well.
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That's not the point. The point I was trying to make, is that pretty much, no matter what, we CAN'T have any of those things. No matter how much we might be willing to pay, MB won't even allow us the option of deciding for ourselves how we would like our cars equipped. Oh well.
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That's not the point. The point I was trying to make, is that pretty much, no matter what, we CAN'T have any of those things. No matter how much we might be willing to pay, MB won't even allow us the option of deciding for ourselves how we would like our cars equipped. Oh well.
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Well, that's nice, but installing something that changes the way the engine operates is not something I would want to do. The next time I have pretty much ANY issue with the engine, an aftermarket gizmo installed is like a "Get Out of Jail Free" card for the dealer. The dealer will blame anything and everything on the aftermarket equipment. Now, if the dealer would install your product, I would do it right now, but I don't see that happening.
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I totally understand your concern, but to be clear, we aren't changing anything about how the engine operates. In fact, our Eco Off™ module is effectively the same as the user manually pressing the Eco button. Our module is just pressing the button for you.
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Since I always use the Sport setting, ECO is disabled anyway. If you could keep the setting in Sport (as it used to in the old days) I'd buy it right away!
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It's a neat trick but you will deprive yourself from using a cool feature that is called HOLD
Regardless of any car brand turning on / off this ECO feature should be under the command of the driver .I see no point of why MB in latest models deleted this button on the console
Regardless of any car brand turning on / off this ECO feature should be under the command of the driver .I see no point of why MB in latest models deleted this button on the console
Had MBs and R.Rovers only for a quite long time, got something different lately, Audi S8 Plus and found the same thing.
First time driving it, pushed the button to turn it off but now, 3k miles and over a month later, it is still off without me ever touching it again.
So simple, driver can decide when to use it........
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I thought BMW did this right. They have a button underneath the Start/Stop engine button. Wether you press ECO On/Off, that settings stays permanent unless changed. Your choice.
MB now has moved ECO start/stop into the Comand settings where you can choose the setting.
MB now has moved ECO start/stop into the Comand settings where you can choose the setting.
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Mid City Engineering has a solution for you.
Our ECO Off™ interface is now available for the W222. The kit is $174.99 plus shipping. Please feel free to call us at 312-421-1114 to place your order.
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I had the Mid-City Eco Off installed today. It works perfectly. I felt a little guilty explaining to the installer that I am too lazy to push a button every time I get in the car
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Too funny!
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If you live in Atlanta, there is a shop that installs a $499 module to default the eco mode to off. Price includes module and installation. They require a $175 deposit and their mechanic only does the installation on Saturdays. Their number is 678 983-3267
Last edited by merecedesecofix; Jun 14, 2016 at 06:24 AM.
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There is no “Mercedes-Benz” way. There are third party solutions, but there is no way I would allow a non-factory authorized dealer to modify the electronics in my car, especially while it is under factory warranty. For me, it’s depress the brake pedal, hit the start button, hit the ECO button, toggle to the “Curve” setting, select the gear................and away we FINALLY go!
