Unique Driving Characteristics; Auto-Start-Stop - Ford Transit Owner's Manual

Unique Driving Characteristics

AUTO-START-STOP

Using Auto-Start-Stop
WARNINGS
The engine may restart
automatically if required by the
system. It will only automatically
restart when one of the pedals is pressed.
If no pedal is pressed, the Auto-Start-Stop
indicator will flash and a message will
appear in the information display.
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.
The system may not function if you
leave extra loads connected with the
ignition off.
The system helps reduce fuel consumption
and CO2 emissions by shutting down the
engine when your vehicle is idling, for
example at traffic lights. The engine will
restart when you press the clutch pedal or
when required by a vehicle system, for
example to prevent the vehicle battery
from running out of charge.
To obtain maximum benefit from the
system, move the transmission selector
lever to neutral and release the clutch
pedal during any stop of longer than three
seconds.
Note: For vehicles with Auto-Start-Stop
the battery requirement is different. You
must replace the vehicle battery with one
of exactly the same specification.
Note: The system only operates when the
engine is warm and the outside temperature
is within the system operating range.
Transit (TTG) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2014, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2014, CG3612en enGBR, Edition date: 12/2013
Note: If you stall the engine and then
depress the clutch pedal within five
seconds, the system will automatically
restart the engine.
Note: The Auto-Start-Stop indicator will
illuminate green when the engine shuts
down. See Warning Lamps and Indicators
(page 57).
Note: When you switch the system off, the
switch will illuminate.
Note: On vehicles with Eco system the
Auto-Start-Stop system will be turned on
in conjunction with the speed limiter. See
Eco Mode (page 128). See Speed Limiter
(page 124).
Switching the System Off and On
The system automatically turns on every
time you switch the ignition on. To switch
the system off, press the button in the
instrument panel. The system turns off for
the current ignition cycle only. To turn it on,
press the button again. See At a Glance
(page 10).
Note: If the system detects a malfunction,
it will turn off. The OFF lamp on the
Auto-Start-Stop switch will illuminate
continuously. If this remains on after an
ignition cycle, have your vehicle checked by
an authorized dealer.
To Stop the Engine
1. Stop your vehicle.
2. Move the transmission selector lever
to neutral.
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