2007 E320 cdi Engine starting question,. feature or problem?

[Mavster]

Hello all,

Quick question to 211 E class owners..

I have noticed that when I turn the key to start the cars engine,.. even if I let go of the key, the engine still turns over and trys to start. It isnt actually a problem, and actually is actually quite helpful as my car normally takes about 1.5-2 seconds to burst into life...but I am used to engines only turning over for as long as I hold the key in the correct and final position.

Is this a feature or do I need to worry...

Cheers

Steve

 

[h17n dj]

My old 2000 W202 did it and my mums 2005 W203 does it so its nothing a worry about its a good feature

 

[GordonTarling]

I think it's called 'autostart' and it's mentioned in the manual.

 

[Mavster]

Thanks Gordon, .. will read the manual. It must just be me, but I find manuals get more and more difficult to understand. Mine referred me to about 3 other places just to understand how to reset the tyre pressure sensors...Maybe I am just getting old.

 

[Troon]

Feature. Manual description is here:

Interactive Owner's Manual [In depth | Controls | Driving and parking]

 

[Rory]

I think it tries for 10 seconds - which seems ages the first time you experience it, frightened the life out of me!

 

[renault12ts]

They all do it.

 

[Rory]

They all do it.

Only the auto's.

A manual could run away with itself if left in gear (I did use that capability when the cambelt of a Cavalier broke in lane 3 of the M62!).

 

[timskemp]

I get in the qashqai and wonder why it does not just start when I click the key over everye time!