Eco Driving Features - Aston Martin VANTAGE Manual

Eco Driving Features

Stop/Start
The Stop/Start function switches the engine off when the vehicle
comes to a stop to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
Setting ON or OFF
Stop/Start is not available when drive mode is set to Track.
Stop/Start is controlled by the START/STOP button (A) on the
centre stack. When the system is active the indicator LED on the
button is ON and the
1
Symbol may be green or yellow depending on Stop/Start conditions
1.
is shown in the instrument cluster.
Engine Stop Conditions
With Stop/Start active, the engine will switch off when the vehicle
is completely stopped, the transmission is in either D (Drive) or N
(Neutral) and if the following conditions are met:
• The vehicle battery condition is suitable.
• The hood is closed.
• The driver's door is closed.
• The driver's seatbelt is fastened.
• The engine is at operating temperate.
• The outside temperature is within a suitable range.
• The vehicle climate temperature has reached the set
temperature.
• The engine has been on for a minimum of 20 seconds.
If any of the above conditions are not met, the Stop/Start symbol
will be shown in yellow
when the system is active.
When the engine is switched off, all the remaining vehicle
systems will continue to operate (navigation, media etc).
, otherwise it will be shown in green
Driving
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