Vauxhall KTA-2683/6-VX-en Owner's Manual page 110

The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on if the required
conditions are met.
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates green in the instrument
cluster.
During an Autostop, the brake
performance will be maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled,
otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
■ The stop-start system is not
manually deactivated
■ the bonnet is fully closed
■ the driver's door is closed or the
driver's seat belt is fastened
■ the vehicle battery is sufficiently
charged and in good condition
■ the engine is warmed up
■ the engine coolant temperature is
not too high
■ the ambient temperature is not too
low
■ the defrosting function is not
activated
■ the climate control system does not
inhibit an Autostop
■ the brake vacuum is sufficient
■ the vehicle has moved since the
last Autostop
■ the diesel particle filter self-
cleaning function is in progress
An Autostop may be less available as
the ambient temperature approaches
freezing point.
Driving and operating
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
Climate control chapter for further
information 3 94.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
Autostop may also be inhibited
temporarily if the vehicle battery has
been recharged by an external
source.
New vehicle running-in 3 106.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Restart of the engine by the
driver
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine. If the selector lever has been
shifted out of N or other conditions are
not met, start using the ignition key.
Control indicator Ï will extinguish in
the instrument cluster when the
engine is restarted.
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