Start-Stop; Starting/Shutting Down The Engine; Operating Conditions For The System - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

START-STOP

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Starting/shutting down the engine

Operating conditions for the system

Manually activating/deactivating the system
Information messages
The START-STOP system helps you to save fuel while at the same time reducing
harmful exhaust emissions and CO
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The function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
In the start-stop mode, the engine automatically switches to the vehicle's idle
phase, e.g. when stopped at traffic lights. The engine restarts automatically
where necessary.
The system can work only if the following basic conditions are met.
The driver's door is closed.
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The driver has fastened the seat belt.
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The bonnet is closed.
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The driving speed exceeded 4 km/h after the last stop.
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No trailer is coupled.
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WARNING
The brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is run-
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ning.
Never let the vehicle roll with the engine switched off.
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CAUTION
Always deactivate the START-STOP system before driving through wa-
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emissions.
Note
If the driver's seat belt is removed for more than 30 seconds or the driver's door
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is opened during stop mode, the engine will have to be started manually.
After manually starting the engine, automatic engine shut down is not possible
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until the vehicle has travelled the required minimum distance for START-STOP
mode.
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Changes to the outdoor temperature can have an effect on the internal temper-
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ature of the vehicle battery even after several hours. If the vehicle remains out-
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doors for a long time in minus temperatures or in direct sunlight, it can take sev-
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eral hours until the internal temperature of the vehicle battery reaches a suitable
temperature for proper operation of the START STOP system.
If Climatronic is running in automatic mode, the engine may not switch off auto-
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matically under certain conditions.
Starting/shutting down the engine
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 115.
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Stop the vehicle (where necessary, apply the handbrake).
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Shift the gear lever to Neutral.
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Release the clutch pedal.
Automatic engine shut down (STOP phase) runs. The  warning symbol appears
in the instrument cluster display.
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Depress the clutch pedal.
The new start procedure runs (START phase). The  warning symbol goes out.
Operating conditions for the system
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 115.
The START-STOP system is very complex. Some of the procedures are hard to
check without servicing.
No engine shut down runs
Before each STOP phase, the system checks whether certain conditions have
been met. No engine shut down runs in the following situations.
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