Get Driving -> Start-Stop system Guide for Cupra Leon 4 Door First Generation (2020-2026)

Start and driving

the selected destination is reached. If the

user has no active route, the function will of-

fer the activation of a predictive route and

BMA mode from the widget itself with just

one click.

The E-MODE operating mode  (driving in

electric mode) cannot be used temporarily

because one or more conditions are not

met.

Instructions for the driver on the instru-

ment panel display

Start-Stop system deactivated. Start

the engine manually

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The conditions must be met to use the E-

This indication for the driver shows that

MODE operating mode page 215 .

the Start-Stop system cannot start the en-

gine again.

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Show the active operating mode

The operating mode active at any given time

is displayed on the instrument cluster dis-

play, e.g. .

Start-Stop system: Fault! Function

not available

Start-Stop system

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There is a fault in the Start-Stop system.

WARNING

Control lamps

Take the vehicle to a workshop to have the

fault repaired.

Switching to a different operating mode

while driving can distract you from traffic

conditions and cause accidents.

It lights up



The Start-Stop system is available, the automatic en-

gine shutdown is active.

Description and operation

Note

The Start-Stop system helps you to save fuel

and reduce CO₂emissions.

Information about the operating mode that

is currently active is displayed on the in-

strument cluster display, along with the

charge level of the high-voltage battery.

It lights up

The Start-Stop system is not available or has been dis-

connected.

In Start-Stop mode, the engine will automat-

ically switch off when the vehicle stops or is

stopping. The ignition remains switched on.

The engine automatically switches back on

when required.

Troubleshooting

In this scenario, the light of the   

The E-MODE operating mode is not



available

button stays lit¹⁾

When the ignition is switched on, the Start-

Stop function is automatically activated.

The indicator lamp lights up in white.

Valid for versions with the start button on the

centre console.

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Driving

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Stopping and starting the engine

The engine does not turn off for various

reasons

With a trailer attached.

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In a traffic jam after stopping for the fifth

Brake until the vehicle has come to a

time, the vehicle will not stop any more.

standstill, and keep your foot on the brake

pedal or activate the Auto Hold system so

that the vehicle remains braked. The engine

will stop. The warning lamp  will appear in

the display. The engine can be stopped be-

fore stopping completely (approximately 7 or

2 km/h depending on the vehicle's gear-

box).¹⁾

Before stopping the vehicle, the system veri-

fies whether certain conditions are met. The

engine does not switch off, in the following

situations for example:

●

When the battery charge level is low.

While the particle filter is regenerating.

. is displayed on the instrument cluster

screen; it is also displayed in the driver infor-

mation system, .

●

The engine has not yet reached the re-

quired temperature for the Start-Stop mode.

●

The temperature selected on the climate

control has not been reached.

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When you take your foot off the brake

The engine starts by itself

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pedal the engine will start up again. The

warning lamp will switch off. With the Auto

Hold system, the engine will not start if you

remove your foot from the brake pedal. The

car starts when you press the accelerator

pedal.

The interior temperature is very high/low.

When stopped, the normal system mode

may be interrupted in the following situa-

tions. The engine restarts by itself without in-

volvement from the driver.

Defrost function button activated

page 154.

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Park assist is switched on.

The battery is very low.

●

The interior temperature differs from the

temperature selected on the climate control.

The steering wheel is overly turned or is

Basic requirements for the Start-Stop

mode

being turned.

●

Defrost function button activated

page 154.

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If there is a danger of misting.

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The driver door must be closed.

The driver's seat belt must be fastened.

The bonnet must be closed.

The brake has been pressed several times

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After engaging reverse gear.

consecutively.

In case of a very steep gradient.

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The battery is too low.

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In a traffic jam after stopping for the fifth

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High power consumption.

The engine has reached operating tem-

time, the engine will not stop any more.

perature.

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The vehicle rolls forward or backward with

the engine off.

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With ESC disabled.

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The reverse gear must not be engaged.

After emergency braking or loss of adhe-

The vehicle must not be on a very steep

●

ESC deactivated.

sion.

slope.

In the mHEV version (semi-hybrid), above 20

km/h.

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Start and driving

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- The accelerator pedal is ignored.

The steering wheel is slightly turned.

When the air conditioning is activated.

Manually connecting and discon-

necting the Start-Stop system

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To avoid injury, make sure that the Start-

Stop system is switched off when working in

the engine compartment page 219 .

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CAUTION

Additional information related to the au-

tomatic gearbox

The Start-Stop system must always be

switched off when driving through flooded

The engine stops when the selector lever is

in D, N and S, as well as in Tiptronic mode.

When the parking lock button P is activated,

the engine will also remain off when you re-

move your foot from the brake. In order to

start the engine up again the accelerator

must be pressed, or another gear engaged

or the brake released.

areas page 231 .

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Note

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You can control whether the engine

should switch off or not by reducing or in-

creasing the brake force applied. While the

vehicle remains stopped, the engine will

not stop if the brake pedal is slightly press-

ed, in traffic jams with frequent stopping

and starting for example. As soon as strong

pressure is applied to the brake pedal, the

engine will stop.

If the selector lever is placed in R while stop-

ped, the engine will start up again.

Fig. 156 On the Infotainment system

screen.: Start-Stop system connected. 

View in the main menu.  View with the

Infotainment system off.

Additional information about vehicles with

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

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When stopped, the brake pedal must be

In vehicles with ACC function, the engine will

start up again in certain operating conditions

if the radar sensor detects that the vehicle

ahead drives off again.

kept pressed to ensure that the vehicle

does not move.

If you do not want to use the system, you can

disconnect it manually through the Infotain-

ment system:

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If the lever is placed in position D, N or S

after engaging reverse gear, 10 km/h (6

mph) in a forwards direction must be

reached for the system to be in a condition

to stop the engine.

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Select  > Assistants > Smart Assistants.

WARNING

When the symbol  appears orange

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Never switch the engine off until the ve-

Fig. 156 the system is activated and will

stop and start. When the symbol  appears

in white the system is disconnected.

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hicle is stationary. The operation of the

brake and steering will not be fully guaran-

teed. More force will be needed to turn the

steering wheel or to brake. You could suffer

an accident and even serious injuries.

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Driving -> Start-Stop system for Your Cupra Leon 4 Door First Generation (2020-2026)

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