Starting and Driving -> Stop-Start System for Your Fiat 600 SUV Second Generation (2023-2026)

accelerator, gear changes, displaying  
the vehicle’s dynamic settings on  
the instrument panel (depending on  
version) and activation/ deactivation  
of the display colour (depending on  
version).  
DRIVE MODE  
COASTING  
(Electric versions)  
(Hybrid versions)  
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With the PRND command in mode D,  
except in Sport mode, fully releasing  
the accelerator pedal allows free-  
wheeling which can save fuel. A drop in  
engine speed is normal (rev counter at  
idle, drop in engine noise).  
Each drive mode corresponds to a  
different vehicle setting.  
Eco mode  
To optimise range, electric engine  
power output is reduced and heating is  
switched off.  
STOP-START  
SYSTEM  
Recommendations  
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The vehicle is designed principally  
to drive on tarmac roads, but it may  
occasionally drive on other less  
passable terrain. However, it does not  
permit off-road driving:  
(where provided)  
The Stop-Start system helps to  
save fuel and to reduce the exhaust  
emissions. When conditions allow, it  
switches off the engine as soon as  
the vehicle is at a low speed or at a  
standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a  
traffic jam.  
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Driving on terrain that can damage  
the underbody or tear off elements (e.g.  
fuel pipe, fuel cooler) by obstacles or  
stones in particular  
Driving on terrain with steep  
gradients and poor grip  
Crossing a waterway  
To select the respective drive mode,  
use the toggle switch (1) fig. 175. Push  
the button or for selecting the  
requested mode and wait 2 seconds  
after release for confirmation. The list of  
the modes is show on the Uconnect™  
10.25"/10.25" NAV display.  
Normal mode  
The settings in this mode are set  
by default. Everytime the ignition is  
switched on, this mode is selected.  
Electric vehicle: To optimise range,  
electric engine power output is  
reduced.  
Activation/deactivation  
The Stop-Start system is available  
as soon as the engine is started, the  
vehicle starts-off and the conditions as  
stated below in this section are fulfilled.  
The deactivation and reactivation  
of the Stop-Start system can be  
done through the Uconnect™  
10.25"/10.25" NAV settings.  
Autostop  
IMPORTANT  
173) Your driving style must always be  
suited to the road conditions, visibility  
and traffic. The driver is, in any case,  
responsible for safe driving.  
If the vehicle is at a standstill with  
depressed brake pedal, Autostop is  
activated automatically.  
Sport mode  
To obtain more dynamic driving  
with action on the power steering,  
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The engine will be switched off while  
the ignition stays on.  
The conventional battery is  
sufficiently charged and in good  
condition.  
The engine is warmed up.  
The engine coolant temperature is  
not too high.  
The engine exhaust temperature is  
not too high, e.g. after driving with high  
engine load.  
The ambient temperature is not too  
low or too high.  
Conventional battery discharge  
protection  
The Stop-Start system will be disabled  
on steep inclines.  
Indication  
To ensure reliable engine restarts,  
several conventional battery discharge  
protection features are implemented as  
part of the Stop-Start system.  
Power saving measures  
During an Autostop, several electrical  
features such as auxiliary electric heater  
or rear window heating are disabled or  
switched to a power saving mode. The  
fan speed of the climate control system  
is reduced to save power.  
The climate control system allows an  
Autostop.  
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The brake vacuum is sufficient.  
The self-cleaning function of the  
exhaust filter is not active.  
The vehicle was driven at least at  
walking speed since the last Autostop.  
Autostop will be inhibited if these  
conditions are not met. In addition,  
Autostop may be inhibited  
by certain settings of the climate  
control system  
An Autostop is indicated by control  
indicator  
Restart of the engine by the driver  
The engine is restarted in the following  
cases:  
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During an Autostop, the brake  
performance will be maintained.  
NOTE The heating and air conditioning  
systems only operate when the engine  
is running. Temporarily deactivate the  
corresponding system to maintain  
a comfortable temperature in the  
passenger compartment. For more  
information, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
brake pedal released while D or M is  
selected  
brake pedal released or N selected  
when selector is moved to select D or  
M
selector is moved to select R  
immediately after higher speed  
driving  
in the case of new vehicle running-in  
by active demisting  
in the case of steep ascending or  
descending slopes  
Conditions for an Autostop  
The Stop-Start system checks if each  
of the following conditions is fulfilled.  
The Stop-Start system is not  
manually deactivated.  
The driver's door is closed or the  
driver's seat belt is fastened.  
WARNING The Autostop may be  
inhibited for several hours after a  
conventional battery replacement or  
reconnection.  
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