Get Driving -> Start-stop system Guide for Volkswagen Touran 4 Door Third Generation (2022-2025)

Start-stop system

Function description

The start-stop system automatically switches the engine off shortly before and when the vehicle comes to a halt and

when stationary.

For vehicles with a manual transmission, the engine will only switch off if no gear is engaged during rolling or when

the vehicle is stationary and the clutch pedal is not pressed.

The engine always restarts automatically when required for the vehicle and the identified situation.

The function is automatically activated every time the ignition is switched on.

Indicator lights

Information about the current status is shown in the instrument cluster display.

When indicator light comes on, the start-stop system is available and the automatic engine stop is active.

If the indicator light is lit, the start-stop system is not available or the start-stop system has automatically started

the engine.

Conditions for Automatically Restarting the Engine

—Vehicles with an automatic transmission: If you take your foot off the brake pedal or you press the accelerator

pedal.

—Vehicles with manual transmission: if the clutch is operated.

—If the vehicle interior heats up or cools down significantly.

—If the vehicle starts to move.

—If the electrical voltage in the 12-volt vehicle battery falls.

—If the steering wheel is moved.

Conditions that Can Prevent Automatic Engine Shutdown

—The driver is not wearing their safety belt.

—The driver door is opened.

—The engine hood is open.

—A minimum engine temperature has not been reached.

—Vehicles with Climatronic: The temperature in the vehicle interior is not within the preset temperature values or

the humidity is too high.

—The air conditioner's defrost function is switched on.

—The charge level of the 12 V vehicle battery is insufficient.

—The temperature of the 12 V vehicle battery is too low or too high.

—The vehicle is on a large uphill or downhill gradient.

— The steering wheel is significantly turned.

—The windshield defroster is switched on.

—The reverse gear is engaged.

—Park Assist is activated.

If the conditions for automatic engine switch-off are only achieved during a stationary phase, then the engine may

also switch off at this point, e.g. if the defrost function is switched off.

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Manually deactivating and activating the start-stop system

Fig. 1 In the upper section of the center console: Button

for the start-stop system.

Manually deactivating the start-stop system:

1. Press the button in the center console. When the start-stop system is deactivated, the indicator light on the

button comes on → fig. 1.

Always manually deactivate the start-stop system when driving through

water.

Manually activating the start-stop system:

1. Press the button in the center console again→ fig. 1.

Each time you press the button, the instrument cluster display will show the status of the start-stop system.

If the start-stop system has switched the engine off, it restarts as soon as the system is deactivated by pressing the

button.

In some cases, you may need to restart the engine manually, e.g. if the hood or the driver door is opened. Pay

attention to the relevant message on the instrument cluster display →

Start/stop mode with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

After an active brake intervention by the Adaptive Cruise Control A( CC

), the engine is switched off until the vehicle is stationary.

In the following cases, if theACC

is active, the engine is restarted:

—If you press the accelerator pedal.

—If ACC

has resumed the speed and distance control.

—The vehicle in front has moved on.

The engine is restarted if the Adaptive Cruise Control A( CC

) is deactivated and the vehicle in front has moved on.

For case of vehicles with Driving Mode Selection, the start-stop system is automatically activated if theEco

driving mode is selected.

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WARNING

If the start-stop system is activated during work in the hood space, the engine may start suddenly. This can cause

accidents and serious injuries.

● Always deactivate the start-stop system when working in the hood space.

WARNING

When the engine is switched off, certain vehicle systems do not work or only work in a limited way, such as the

brake booster or power steering. As a result, you must use more force for steering and you must apply more

pressure on the brake pedal to stop. When the vehicle is moving, this can result in loss of control of the vehicle,

accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Never switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

When the engine is switched off, the airbags and safety belt pretensioners will not function. This can cause serious

or fatal injuries in the event of accidents.

● Never switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

If the ignition is switched off, the steering lock can engage and you would no longer be able to steer the vehicle.

When the vehicle is moving, this can result in loss of control of the vehicle, accidents, and serious or fatal injuries.

● Never switch off the ignition when the vehicle is in motion.

NOTICE

If the start-stop system is used for a very long period of time at very high outside temperatures, this can damage

the 12-volt vehicle battery.

● Avoid using the start-stop system at very high outside temperatures.

Troubleshooting

The engine no longer starts automatically

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

2. Manually deactivate the start-stop system (→ Start-stop system).

3. Contact a suitably qualified professional to have the system inspected. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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