Start/Stop* - Function And Operation - Volvo XC60 Owner's Manual

Start/Stop* - function and operation

The Start/Stop function is activated automati-
cally when the engine is started with the key.
The Start/Stop function is acti-
vated automatically when the
engine is started with the key.
The driver is made aware of
this by the function's symbol
illuminating in the combined
instrument panel and the
On/Off button lamp illuminat-
ing.
All of the car's normal systems
such as lighting, radio, etc. work as normal even
with an engine that has stopped automatically,
except that some equipment may have the func-
tion temporarily reduced, e.g. the climate control
system's fan speed or extremely high volume on
the audio system.
Auto-stopping the engine
The following is required for the engine to auto-
stop:
Conditions
Declutch, set the gear lever in neutral
position and release the clutch pedal -
the engine stops automatically.
Stop the car with the foot brake and
then keep your foot on the pedal - the
engine stops automatically.
A M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.
Auto-starting the engine
Conditions
With the gear lever in neutral position:
1. Depress the clutch pedal or press
the accelerator pedal - the engine
starts.
2. Engage a suitable gear and drive.
Release the foot pressure on the foot
brake - the engine starts automatically
and the journey can continue.
A Conditions
M/A
M
Maintain foot pressure on the foot
brake and depress the accelerator
pedal - the engine auto-starts.
A
The following option is also available on
a downhill gradient:
Release the foot brake and let the car
move off - the engine starts automati-
cally when the speed exceeds normal
walking pace.
M/A
A
A M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.
M
Deactivating the Start/Stop function
In certain situations, it may
advisable to temporarily switch
off the automatic Start/Stop
function - this is carried out
with a push of this button.
A
Disengaged function is indicated by
the combined instrument panel's
Start/Stop symbol and the On/Off but-
ton's lamp extinguishing.
The Start/Stop function is disengaged until it is
reactivated with the button or until the next time
the engine is started with the key.
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
STARTING AND DRIVING
M/A
A
A
M +
A
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