Start/Stop - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

START/STOP

The START-STOP system helps you to save fuel while at the same time reducing
harmful exhaust emissions and CO
The function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
In the start-stop mode, the engine automatically switches to the vehicle's idle
phase, e.g. when stopped at traffic lights.
Information regarding the current state of the START-STOP system is indicated in
the display of the instrument cluster.
Automatic engine shut down (stop phase)
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Stop the vehicle (where necessary, apply the handbrake).
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Take the vehicle out of gear.
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Release the clutch pedal.
Automatic renewed engine restart (start phase).
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Depress the clutch pedal.
Switching the START-STOP system on and off
The START/STOP system can be switched on/off by pressing the button
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When start-stop mode is deactivated, the warning light in the button lights up.
If the vehicle is in the stop phase when manually switching off the system, the
engine starts immediately.
The START-STOP system is very complex. Some of the procedures are hard to
check without servicing. The general conditions for the proper functioning of the
START-STOP system are listed in the following overview.
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Using the system
Fig. 69
Dash panel: Button for the
START-STOP system
emissions.
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Conditions for the automatic engine shut down (stop phase)
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The gearshift lever is in Neutral.
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The clutch pedal is not depressed.
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The driver has fastened the seat belt.
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The driver's door is closed.
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The bonnet is closed.
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The vehicle is at a standstill.
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The factory-fitted towing device is not electrically connected to a trailer.
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The engine is at operating temperature.
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The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.
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The stationary vehicle is not on a steep slope or a steep downhill section.
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The engine speed is less than 1200 1/min.
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The temperature of the vehicle battery is not too low or too high.
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There is sufficient pressure in the braking system.
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The difference between the outdoor- and the set temperature in the interior is
not too great.
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The vehicle speed since the last time the engine was switched off was greater
than 3 km/h.
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No cleaning of the diesel particle filter takes place
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The front wheels are not turned excessively (the steering angle is less than 3/4
of a steering wheel revolution).
Conditions for an automatic restart (start phase)
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The clutch is depressed.
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The max./min. temperature is set.
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The Defrost function for the windshield is switched on.
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A high blower stage has been selected.
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The START STOP button is pressed.
Conditions for an automatic restart without driver intervention
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The vehicle moves at a speed of more than 3 km/h.
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The difference between the outdoor- and the set temperature in the interior is
too great.
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The charge state of the vehicle battery is not sufficient.
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There is insufficient pressure in the braking system.
If the driver's seat belt is removed for more than 30 seconds or the driver's door is
opened during stop mode, the engine must be started manually with the key. The
following messages in the instrument cluster display must be observed.
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