Unique Driving Characteristics; Auto-Start-Stop - Base Ecolite - Ford Transit Connect 2013 Owner's Manual

Unique Driving Characteristics

AUTO-START-STOP - BASE
ECOLITE
ECO System
Note: For vehicles with Start-Stop the
battery requirement is different. You must
replace the vehicle battery with one of
exactly the same specification.
The system comprises of Start-Stop and
a speed limiter. Together they help 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 and when required
by a vehicle system, for example to
recharge the battery. The system will also
limit your vehicle speed to 70 mph (110
km/h). See Speed Limiter (page 129).
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.
Using 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 Start-Stop
indicator will flash and a message will be
shown in the 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.
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WARNINGS
The system may not function if you
leave extra loads connected with the
ignition off.
Note: The system only operates when the
engine is warm and the outside temperature
is less than 104°F (40°C).
Note: If you stall the engine and then
depress the clutch pedal within five
seconds, the system will automatically
restart the engine.
Note: The Start-Stop indicator will
illuminate green when the engine shuts
down. See Warning Lamps and Indicators
(page 59).
Note: If the system detects a malfunction,
it will switch off. The OFF lamp on the ECO
switch will illuminate continuously. If this
remains on after an ignition cycle, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Note: When you switch the system off, the
switch will illuminate.
Note: The system will be turned on in
conjunction with the speed limiter. See
Speed Limiter (page 129).
Switching the System Off and On
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