The system helps reduce fuel consumption by automatically stopping and restarting the engine when your vehicle has stopped. The engine restarts automatically when you release the brake pedal.
WARNING:
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure you shift the gearshift lever to first gear. Switch the ignition off and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
WARNING:
Always set the parking brake fully before opening the hood. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING:
Always switch the ignition off before leaving your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or death if the engine automatically restarts. |
Note:
The auto-start-stop indicator illuminates green when the engine shuts down. See
Warning Lamps and Indicators.
It flashes amber with a message when the driver needs to shift to neutral or press a pedal.
See
Information Messages.
If it illuminates grey the system is not available. Using Auto-Start-Stop Manual Transmission
To Stop the Engine
- Stop your vehicle.
- Shift into neutral.
- Release the clutch and accelerator pedal.
To Re-Start the Engine
Press the clutch pedal.
Note:
To obtain maximum benefit from the system, move the transmission lever to neutral and release the clutch pedal during any stop of longer than three seconds.
Note:
Start-stop also comes with stall recovery. If you fully depress the clutch pedal after stalling the engine, the engine automatically restarts.
Using Auto-Start-Stop Automatic Transmission
To Stop the Engine
- Release the accelerator pedal.
- Stop your vehicle in drive (D).
- Maintain pressure on the brake pedal.
Note:
The engine will also shut down if the gearshift lever is in park (P) or neutral (N) regardless of brake pedal position.
To Re-Start the Engine
Release the brake pedal or press the accelerator pedal.
Limitations of Use
The system may not shut down the engine under certain conditions, for example:
- Low engine operating temperature.
- To maintain the interior climate.
- The battery charge level is low.
- The outside temperature is too low or too high.
- Opening the driver door when in motion.
- When the driver seatbelt is unfastened.
- The heated windshield is on.
- During regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
- Transmission is in Sport or Manual modes (automatic transmission only).
The system may automatically restart the engine under certain conditions, for example:
- To maintain the interior climate, for example air conditioning.
- The battery charge level is low.
- Your vehicle starts to roll downhill in neutral.
- The heated windshield is turned on.
- When the driver seatbelt is unfastened (automatic transmission only).
- The driver door is opened (automatic transmission only).
- The steering angle is greater than 90 degrees (automatic transmission only).
- Transmission is shifted to Sport or Manual modes (automatic transmission only).
Switching the System On and Off
When you switch the ignition on, the system automatically turns on.
To switch the system off, press the switch and the word OFF illuminates. Press again to switch the system back on. The system only switches off for the current ignition cycle.
Note:
If the system detects a malfunction, it turns off. If it remains inactive after an ignition cycle, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Note:
The system may not function if you leave electrical equipment connected with the ignition off.
Note:
For vehicles with auto-start-stop, the battery requirement is different. Replace it with one of exactly the same specification as the original.