Auto-Start-Stop
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
CAUTION
For vehicles with Start-stop the battery requirement is different. It must be replaced by one of exactly the same specification as the original.
The system reduces fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions by shutting down the engine when the vehicle is idling, for example at traffic lights. The engine will automatically restart when the driver presses the clutch pedal or when required by a vehicle system, for example to recharge the battery.
To obtain maximum benefit from the system, move the gear lever to the neutral position and release the clutch pedal during any stop of longer than three seconds.
USING START-STOP
WARNINGS
The engine may restart automatically if required by the
system. See Principle of Operation
(page 152).
Switch the ignition off before opening the hood or carrying out any maintenance.
Always switch the ignition off before leaving your vehicle, as the system may have shut down the engine but the ignition will still be live.
Note: The system only operates when the engine is warm and the outside temperature is between 0°C (32°F) and 30°C (86°F).
Note: If you stall the engine, and then depress the clutch pedal within a couple of seconds, the system will automatically restart the engine.
Note: The Start-stop indicator will illuminate green when the engine shuts
down. See Warning Lamps and Indicators
(page 85).
Note: The Start-stop indicator will flash amber, requiring you to select neutral or depress the clutch pedal. In conjunction a message will be shown in the display.
Note: If the system detects a malfunction, it is deactivated. Have the system checked by a properly trained technician.
Note: If you have switched the system off, the switch will be illuminated.
Note: The system is on by default. To switch the system off, press the switch in the instrument panel. The system will only be de-activated for the current ignition cycle. To turn it on, press the switch again.
For item location. See At a Glance (page
9).
To stop the engine
1.
Stop the vehicle.
2. Move the gear lever to the neutral position.
3. Release the clutch pedal.
4. Release the accelerator pedal.
The system may not shut down the engine under certain conditions, for example:
• To maintain the interior climate.
• Low battery voltage.
• The outside temperature is too low or too high.
• The driver's door has been opened.
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Galaxy/S-MAX (CA1) Vehicles Built From: 25-11-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 18-12-2014, CG3533en enGBR, Edition date: 11/2013, Second Printing
Auto-Start-Stop
• Low engine operating temperature.
• Low brake system vacuum.
• If a road speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) has not been exceeded.
• The driver's safety belt has not been fastened.
To re-start the engine
Note: The gear lever must be in the neutral position.
Depress the clutch pedal.
The system may automatically restart the engine under certain conditions, for example:
• Low battery voltage.
• To maintain the interior climate.
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Galaxy/S-MAX (CA1) Vehicles Built From: 25-11-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 18-12-2014, CG3533en enGBR, Edition date: 11/2013, Second Printing
