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 lit.
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Driving
Engine Stop Conditions
With Stop/Start active, the engine will switch off when the vehicle
is completely stopped, and if the following conditions are met:
• The transmission is in either D (Drive) or N (Neutral)
(automatic transmission).
• The transmission is in neutral with the clutch pedal fully raised
(manual transmission).
• The vehicle battery condition is suitable.
• The bonnet 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 when the engine
attempts a stop/start event, the Stop/Start symbol will be shown
in yellow .
When the engine is switched off, all the remaining vehicle
systems will continue to operate (navigation, media etc). When
the engine is switched off due to stop/start, the
be shown in the instrument cluster.
symbol will