08 Starting and driving
Start/Stop – Hill Start Assist (HSA)
When starting on steep hills, HSA (see Trans-
mission – general information (p. 251)) retains
pressure on the brake pedal for several sec-
onds after the pedal has been released in
order to keep the vehicle at a standstill. The
brakes will be released after several seconds
or when the driver presses the accelerator
pedal. The pedal will return to its normal posi-
tion somewhat slower than normal.
Related information
•
Start/Stop – introduction (p. 256)
•
Start/Stop – function (p. 256)
•
Start/Stop – settings (p. 259)
•
Start/Stop – Auto-stop exceptions
(p. 257)
•
Start/Stop – Auto-start exceptions
(p. 258)
•
Start/Stop – symbols and messages
(p. 260)
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Not when the engine is started using the optional Engine Remote Start feature, Starting the engine (p. 246)
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256
Start/Stop – introduction
Start/Stop is a function that temporarily
switches off the engine when the vehicle is
not moving, for instance in heavy traffic or at a
traffic light to help reduce fuel consumption.
Start/Stop is available with certain engines/
transmissions.
Related information
•
Start/Stop – function (p. 256)
•
Start/Stop – settings (p. 259)
•
Start/Stop – Auto-stop exceptions
(p. 257)
•
Start/Stop – Auto-start exceptions
(p. 258)
•
Start/Stop – Hill Start Assist (HSA)
(p. 256)
•
Start/Stop – symbols and messages
(p. 260)
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Start/Stop – function
Function and use
Start/Stop symbol in the instrument panel
Start/Stop button on the center console
Start/Stop is activated automatically each
time the engine is started
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. The symbol in the
instrument panel will be displayed for several
seconds when the engine starts and the indi-
cator light in the On/Off button will remain
illuminated while the function is activated.
All of the vehicle's systems will function while
the engine is auto-stopped, although the
function of certain systems may reduced at
this time. For example, blower speed and
high infotainment system volume may be
reduced to help conserve the battery's
capacity.