Unique Driving Characteristics
Note: To obtain maximum benefit from the
AUTO-START-STOP(If Equipped)
system, move the transmission selector
lever to neutral and release the clutch pedal
during any stop of longer than three
seconds.
The system reduces fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions by shutting down the
engine when your vehicle is idling, for
example at traffic lights.
Note: Auto-Start-Stop also comes with
stall recovery. If you fully press the clutch
pedal after stalling the engine, the engine
automatically restarts.
WARNINGS
The engine may restart
automatically if required by the
system.
Using Auto-Start-Stop with an
Automatic Transmission
Switch the ignition off before
opening the hood or performing any
maintenance. Failure to do so may
result in serious injuries due to automatic
engine restart.
Always switch the ignition off before
leaving your vehicle, as the system
may have turned the engine off, but
the ignition will still be on and automatic
restart may occur.
To Stop the Engine
1. Stop your vehicle in drive (D).
2. Release the accelerator pedal.
3. Maintain pressure on the brake pedal.
Note: If your vehicle is in an engine off
Auto-Start-Stop state and you move the
transmission to reverse (R) while the brake
pedal is not pressed, a message will appear
on your instrument cluster. Press the brake
pedal within 10 seconds or you will need to
shift to park (P). A manual restart will be
required.
Note: If the Shift to P, Restart Engine
message appears and the amber
Auto-Start-Stop indicator flashes,
automatic restart is not available. You must
restart your vehicle manually.
Note: The Auto-Start-Stop indicator
illuminates green when the engine shuts
down. See Warning Lamps and Indicators
(page 87). It flashes amber with a message
when the driver needs to shift to neutral or
press a pedal. See Information Messages
(page 95). If it illuminates grey, the system
is not available.
To Re-Start the Engine
Release the brake pedal or press the
Using Auto-Start-Stop with a
Manual Transmission
To Stop the Engine
accelerator pedal.
Limitations of Use
The system may not shut down the engine
1. Stop your vehicle.
2. Shift into neutral.
under certain conditions, for example:
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Low engine operating temperature.
To maintain the interior climate.
The battery charge level is low.
3. Release the clutch and accelerator
pedal.
To Re-Start the Engine
Press the clutch pedal.
The outside temperature is too low or
too high.
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