Starting and Driving
NOTE:
When the EPB is engaged, the
"AutoStop" condition will work without
pressing the brake pedal.
Pressing the brake pedal and shifting
transmission into D (Drive) or R (Reverse)
mode will deactivate the "AutoStop"
condition and restart the engine.
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Start&Stop Deactivated
Start&Stop function is deactivated under
the following conditions:
•
When SPORT, CORSA or OFF ROAD (if
available) drive mode is activated.
•
If it has been disabled through the
Comfort Display by pressing the "
OFF" soft-key on the bottom bar.
Start&Stop Not Active
For keeping driving safety, interior
comfort and a correct functioning of
engine and vehicle, the Start&Stop
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function does not activate under the
following conditions:
•
When the driver's seat belt is
unbuckled.
•
When the driver door is open.
•
When the vehicle is stopped on a very
steep road.
•
When the vehicle is stopped with
steered wheels (over 135° of steering
wheel angle for each part).
•
When the vehicle is maneuvering:
transmission in R (Reverse) mode.
•
When the temperature conditions
inside the vehicle do not correspond to
the air conditioning setting.
•
When the front and rear "defroster"
function is activated.
•
When the engine coolant and the
engine oil temperature is not on proper
functioning level.
•
When the external temperature is too
cold.
•
When the battery charge is below
safety value.
•
When the previous stop had just
happened (few seconds) and the
minimum speed has not yet been
achieved.
•
Shortly after R (Reverse) mode has
been set or when driving under a
certain speed level.
•
When the hood is open.
•
The sensors managing the Start&Stop
have been damaged.
•
Start&Stop system faults are present.
Automatic Restarting of the
Engine
The engine may automatically restart,
before the brake pedal has been
released, when one of the following
conditions occurs:
•
The SPORT drive mode is being
activated.
•
If the Start&Stop function has been
disabled through the Start&Stop soft-
key on the Comfort Display.
•
If transmission is moved to R (Reverse)
mode.
•
If the steering wheel is moved to steer
the wheels.
•
When the temperature conditions
inside the vehicle do not correspond to
the air conditioning setting.
•
When changing the temperature setting
on the air conditioning.
•
When the defroster function is being
activated.
•
When the battery charge is below
safety value.
•
When the accelerator pedal is being
pressed (together with the brake
pedal).
•
If a long time has passed since the last
automatic stop of the engine.