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      06-10-2014, 05:14 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by barcelona View Post
I do not use ASS, as I believe the starter may need replacement sooner. Dealer said the starter is heavy duty to accommodate ASS, yet the manual still warns you. Factors or costs to consider: gas, starter, environment. I did see many taxi's in Munchen use ASS.

Owners manual manual p.67
Certain vehicle components may experience
additional wear as a result of this system.

The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
▷ External temperature too low.
▷ The external temperature is high and automatic
climate control is running.
▷ The passenger compartment has not yet
been heated or cooled to the required
level.
▷ The engine is not yet at operating temperature.
▷ The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.
▷ After driving in reverse.
▷ Fogging of the windows when the automatic
climate control is switched on.
▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
▷ The engine compartment lid is unlocked.
▷ HDC Hill Descent Control is activated.
▷ The parking assistant is activated.
▷ Stop-and-go traffic.
▷ The transmission selector lever is in position
N or M/S.
▷ Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Solid post, @barcelona! I also don't use the ASS feature because of these very reasons, and because I don't like lag period (internet or cars ).
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