Stop-Start System; Ignition Switch Positions; Starting The Engine; Overrun Cut-Off - Vauxhall 2012 Agila Owner's Manual

80 Driving and operating

Ignition switch positions

LOCK = Ignition off
ACC = Steering wheel lock
released, ignition off
ON = Ignition on
START = Starting

Starting the engine

Manual transmission: operate clutch;
Automatic transmission: operate
brake and move selector lever in P or
N;
Do not accelerate;
Turn key to position START and
release.
Start attempts should not last longer
than 15 seconds. If engine does not
start, wait 15 seconds before
repeating starting procedure. If
necessary, depress accelerator
before repeating starting procedure.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to LOCK.

Overrun cut-off

The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but
accelerator is released.

Stop-start system

The stop-start system helps to save
fuel and to reduce the exhaust
emission. When conditions allow, it
switches off the engine as soon as the
vehicle is at low speed or standstill,
e.g. at a traffic light or in a traffic jam.
It starts the engine automatically as
soon as the clutch is depressed. A
battery sensor ensures that an
Autostop is only performed if the
battery is sufficiently charged for a
restart.