Get Assist systems -> START-STOP Guide for Skoda Fabia 4 Door First Generation (1999-2006)

The speed will increase continuously, if the rocker button is pressed and held

in the RES position. Release the rocker button once the desired speed is

reached. The set speed is then stored in the memory.

System conditioned automatic start-up

Manually deactivating/activating

Information messages

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Decreasing the speed

The START-STOP system (hereinafter referred to just as the system) reduces

The stored speed can be reduced by pressing rocker button B » Fig. 114 on

page 117 to the SET position.

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fuel consumption and polluting emissions and CO emissions by turning the

engine off, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights, and starting the engine again

when moving off.

The speed will decrease continuously, if the rocker button is pressed and

held in the SET position. Release the rocker button once the desired speed is

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WARNING

reached. The set speed is then stored in the memory.

If the rocker button is released at a speed below around 25 km/h, the speed

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Never let the vehicle roll with the engine switched off.

The brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is run-

is not stored and the memory is erased. The speed must then be stored

again by pressing rocker button B to the SET position after increasing the

speed of the vehicle to more than around 25 km/h.

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ning.

The speed can also be reduced by depressing the brake pedal, which tempora-

rily deactivates the system.

Operating conditions for the system

Fig. 115

Switching off temporarily

Maxi DOT display: Engine is auto-

matically switched off / automat-

ic engine cut off is not possible

 Read and observe and on page 117 first.

The cruise control system can be temporarily switched off by pushing switch

A » Fig. 114 on page 117 to the spring-loaded CANCEL position or by depress-

ing the brake or clutch pedal.

The set speed remains stored in the memory.

Briefly push rocker button B to the RES position to resume the set speed af-

ter the clutch or brake pedal is released.

 Read and observe on page 118 first.

For the system-dependent automatic engine shutdown to operate, the follow-

ing conditions must be met.

Switching off completely

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The driver's door is closed.

The driver has fastened the seat belt.

The bonnet is closed.

The driving speed exceeded 4 km/h after the last stop.

No trailer is coupled.

 Read and observe and on page 117 first.

Press switch A » Fig. 114 on page 117 to the right to the OFF position.

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START-STOP

Some additional conditions for the system to function cannot be either influ-

enced or recognised by the driver. Therefore, the system can react differently

in situations which are identical from the driver's view.

 Introduction

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This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Operating conditions for the system

Operation

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Driving

If after stopping the car, the message UNABLE TO START STOP appears in the

segment display or in the MAXI DOT display the check mark .» Fig. 115, then

the conditions for automatic engine shutdown are not met.

System conditioned automatic start-up

 Read and observe on page 118 first.

Running the engine is essential, for example, for the following reasons.

When the engine is off, the system can automatically start the engine before

the desired journey continues. The possible reasons for this are, for example:

The engine temperature for the proper function of the system has not yet

been reached.

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The vehicle has begun to roll, e.g. on a slope.

The brake pedal has been actuated several times.

The current consumption is too high.

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The charge state of the vehicle battery is too low.

The current consumption is too high.

High air-conditioning or heating capacity (high fan speed, big difference be-

tween the desired and actual indoor temperature).

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Manually deactivating/activating

Note

Fig. 116

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If the vehicle remains outdoors for a long time in minus temperatures or in

Button for the START-STOP sys-

tem

direct sunlight, it can take several hours until the internal temperature of the

vehicle battery reaches a suitable temperature for proper operation of the

START STOP system.

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If the driver's seat belt is removed for more than approx. 30 seconds or the

driver's door is opened during stop mode, the engine will have to be started

manually.

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After manual engine start, the automatic engine shutdown can take place

only when a minimum distance required for the system function has been cov-

ered.

 Read and observe on page 118 first.

Deactivate/activate

Operation

Press the  button » Fig. 116.

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 Read and observe on page 118 first.

When start-stop mode is deactivated, the warning light in the button lights up.

In compliance with the operating conditions, automatic engine shutdown / au-

tomatic engine start takes place as described.

Note

If the system is automatically deactivated when the engine is turned off, then

the automatic start process takes place.

Automatic engine shut down

Stop the vehicle.

Shift the gear lever to Neutral.

Release the clutch pedal.

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Information messages

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 Read and observe on page 118 first.

Automatic engine shutdown takes place, segment display shows START STOP

ACTIVE or a check mark appears in the MAXI DOT display  » Fig. 115 on

page 118.

The messages and information are shown in the instrument cluster display.

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Start the engine manually.

START MANUALLY

Automatic engine start

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Depress the clutch pedal.

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One of the conditions for automatic engine start is not satisfied or the driver's

seat belt is not fastened. The engine must be started manually.

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The automatic start procedure takes place again.

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