Automatic Shutdown Of Engine; Automatic Engine Start - MG MG3 Owner's Handbook Manual

STARTING & DRIVING

Automatic Shutdown of Engine

Although the engine will not be running when
the vehicle stops and the stop start function
cuts in, certain actions could render the
vehicle dangerous:
1 Driver exiting the vehicle whilst the seat
belt is fastened
2 Driver exiting the vehicle when the
gear position is R/D/S/W/Tiptronic (auto
models only)
3 Leaving the ignition switched on when
re-fuelling - ALWAYS remove the key.
Stop/Start Intelligent Fuel Saving will be initiated when the
vehicle comes to a halt (if not switched off) when the
following conditions are met, at this time the indicator lamp
in the IPK will illuminate:
• Manual transmission - neutral selected and clutch pedal
released.
• Vehicle is stationary.
• Vehicle speed prior to parking was in excess of 6 mph
(10km/h).
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• Driver's door and bonnet are closed.
• Driver's seat belt is fastened.
Stop Start Intelligent Fuel Saving will be disabled under the
following conditions:
• Engine temperature too low.
• Defrost selected in the AC system.
• Blower speed 3 or 4 selected on non A/C cars. Blower
speed above 4 selected on A/C cars.
• Low battery power or battery not within the desired
range.
• Insufficient brake vacuum.
• Starter motor operated more than 3 times a minute.
• Reverse gear selected or has been selected prior
to stopping if the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10km/h).
• High altitude areas.

Automatic Engine Start

The vehicle will automatically restart if the driver carries
out the following, at this time the indicator light in the IPK
will extinguish: