Get Driving -> Start/stop system Guide for Volkswagen California Van Third Generation (2015-2024)

—You can drive on with reduced drive power.

The drive power limitation will be lifted in the following cases:

—The engine management system components are no longer in a critical temperature range.

Glow plug system

Vehicles with a diesel engine:

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

When the diesel engine is being pre-heated, the indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster for a few seconds.

The indicator lamp flashes yellow.

There is a fault in the engine management system.

1. Have the engine checked by a correspondingly qualified workshop as soon as possible.

Vehicle key cannot be removed from the ignition lock

An unauthorised vehicle key has been inserted in the ignition lock.

Remove the vehicle key as follows:

Vehicles with DSG gearbox

1. Press the lock button in the selector lever and release.

2. Pull the vehicle key out of the ignition lock.

Vehicles with a manual gearbox

1. Pull the vehicle key out of the ignition lock.

Engine cannot be started

A corresponding message will be displayed in the instrument cluster if an unauthorised vehicle key is used or there is

a system fault.

1. Use an authorised vehicle key.

2. If the malfunction persists, seek the services of a qualified technician.

Start/stop system

Fig. 1 In the lower part of the centre console: button for

the start/stop system.

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The start/stop system automatically switches the engine off when the vehicle is coming to a stop and when

stationary. When required, the engine restarts automatically.

Indicator lamps

If the indicator lamp

lights up, the start/stop system is available and automatic engine stop is active.

If the indicator lamp

lights up, the start/stop system is not available or the start/stop system has started the

engine automatically →

Switching on the start/stop system

The function is automatically activated every time the ignition is switched on. The instrument cluster display will

show information about the current status.

Vehicles with a manual gearbox:

1. Disengage the gear and release the clutch pedal when the vehicle is coming to a stop, or when it is stationary.

The engine is stopped.

2. Depress the clutch pedal to restart the engine.

Vehicles with DSG^®dual clutch gearbox:

1. To stop, press and hold the brake pedal. The engine switches off shortly before the vehicle reaches a complete

standstill or when the vehicle is stationary.

2. Take your foot off the brake pedal or depress the accelerator to restart the engine.

Important preconditions for automatic engine switch-off

—The driver is wearing their seat belt.

—The door is closed.

—The bonnet is closed.

—Engine minimum temperature has been reached.

—Vehicles with Climatronic: The temperature of the vehicle interior is within the preset temperature range, and the

humidity level is not too high.

—The defrost function of the air conditioning system is not switched on.

—The charge level of the 12-volt vehicle battery is sufficient.

—The temperature of the 12-volt vehicle battery is not too low or too high.

—The vehicle is not on a steep incline.

—Vehicles with DSG dual clutch gearbox: The steering wheel is not turned too sharply.

—The windscreen heating(depending on equipment level)is not switched on.

—Reverse gear is not engaged.

When the conditions for automatic engine switch-off are fulfilled only while the vehicle is stationary, the engine can

also switch off subsequently, e.g. after switching off the defrost function.

Conditions for an automatic restart

The engine can start automatically under the following conditions:

—If the temperature inside the vehicle substantially increases or decreases.

—If the vehicle rolls on.

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—If the electric voltage of the 12-volt vehicle battery drops.

—If the steering wheel is moved.

The following applies in general here: the engine always starts again automatically when required by the detected

situation and the vehicle.

Conditions that require a manual engine start

The engine must be started manually in the following conditions:

—If it is detected that the driver is not present.

—If the bonnet is opened.

Activating and deactivating the start/stop system manually

1. Press the button in the centre console to deactivate the system manually.

If the start/stop system has been deactivated, the indicator lamp in the→ Fig. 1 button lights up.

2. Press the button in the centre console again to activate the system manually once more→ Fig. 1.

The instrument cluster shows the status of the start/stop system every time the button is pressed.

If the start/stop system has switched the engine off, it will start again as soon as the system has been deactivated

manually with the

button.

Always deactivate the start/stop system manually when driving through water.

Start/stop mode when Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is active

The engine will be switched off after the Adaptive Cruise Control(ACC) has brought the vehicle to a standstill via an

active braking intervention .

Depending on equipment, for vehicles with DSG dual clutch gearbox:When Adaptive Cruise Control(ACC) is active,

the DSG^®dual clutch gearbox can shift into coasting mode.

In the following instances, the engine will restart when the Adaptive Cruise Control(ACC) is active:

—If the accelerator is depressed.

—When the Adaptive Cruise Control(ACC) has resumed speed and distance control.

—If the vehicle ahead has moved on.

—If the Adaptive Cruise Control(ACC) is deactivated and the vehicle driving in front moved away.

WARNING

Never switch off the ignition while the vehicle is in motion. This can lead to a loss of vehicle control, accidents and

serious injuries.

● The airbags and belt tensioners do not function.

● The brake servo does not work. More force is required on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.

● The power steering does not work. More manual power will be needed to steer the vehicle.

● When the ignition is switched off, the steering lock may activate and you will no longer be able to steer the

vehicle.

● Deactivate the start/stop system when working in the engine compartment.

NOTICE

If the start/stop system is used in very high outside temperatures over a long period, the 12-volt vehicle battery can

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be damaged.

The start/stop system may be deactivated automatically if the temperature is above around 38°C

(100°F).

In some cases, it may be necessary to restart the engine manually. Follow any corresponding messages on the

instrument cluster display.

Always deactivate the start/stop system manually when driving through

water.

Troubleshooting

Engine no longer starts automatically

If the engine no longer starts automatically, a corresponding warning may be displayed on the instrument cluster

display.

1. Start the motor manually (→ Starting the engine).

2. Deactivate the start/stop system manually.

3. Go to a correspondingly qualified workshop immediately.

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