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

Unique Driving Characteristics

AUTO-START-STOP

The system reduces fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions by shutting down the
engine when your vehicle is idling, for
example at traffic lights.
WARNINGS
The engine may restart
automatically if required by the
system.
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.
Note: For vehicles with auto-start-stop, the
battery requirement is different. Replace it
with one of exactly the same specification
as the original.
The auto-start-stop indicator will
illuminate green when the engine shuts
down. See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 61). It will flash amber
with a message when the driver needs to
shift to neutral or press a pedal. See
Information Messages (page 76).
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The auto-start-stop indicator will remain
gray if the system is not available. See
Information Displays (page 67).
Using Auto-Start-Stop Manual
Transmission
To Stop the Engine
1. Stop your vehicle.
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2. Shift into neutral.
3. Release the clutch and accelerator
pedal.
To Re-Start the Engine
Press the clutch pedal.
Note: To obtain maximum benefit from the
system, move the transmission lever to
neutral and release the clutch pedal during
any stop of longer than three seconds.
Note: Start-stop also comes with stall
recovery. If you fully depress the clutch
pedal after stalling the engine, the engine
automatically restarts.
Limitations of Use
The system may not shut down the engine
under certain conditions, for example:
• Low engine operating temperature.
• To maintain the interior climate.
• The battery charge level is low.
• The outside temperature is too low or
too high.
• The drivers door has been opened.
• When the driver seatbelt is unfastened.
• The heated windshield is on.
• During regeneration of the diesel
particulate filter.
• If 4WD is selected.
The system may automatically restart the
engine under certain conditions, for
example:
• To maintain the interior climate, for
example air conditioning.
• The battery charge level is low.
• Your vehicle starts to roll downhill in
neutral.
• The heated windshield is turned on.
• If 4WD is selected.
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