Driving with the Start/Stop function
Start/Stop is a function that temporarily turns off the engine when the vehicle is stationary and then automatically starts it again when the vehicle starts moving.
The Start/Stop function is available when the ignition is started and can be activated if certain conditions are met.
The instrument panel indicates when the function is
- available
- active
- not available.
All of the vehicle's ordinary systems, such as lighting, radio, etc. function normally when the engine has been auto-stopped. Certain functions may be temporarily reduced, however, such as the climate system's blower speed or extremely high audio system volume.
Auto-stop
To auto-stop the engine:
- Stop the vehicle by applying the brakes and keep the brake pedal depressed. The engine will auto-stop.
In Comfort or Eco drive mode, the engine may auto-stop before the vehicle has completely stopped.
With Adaptive Cruise Control or Pilot Assist activated, the engine will auto-stop after approximately three seconds.
Auto-start
The following conditions must be met for the engine to auto-start.
- Release the brake pedal. The engine will auto-start and the vehicle can be driven. On an uphill gradient, Hill Start Assist (HSA1) will activate to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backward.
- When the Auto-hold function is activated, auto-start will be delayed until the accelerator is pressed.
- When Adaptive Cruise Control or Pilot Assist are activated, the engine will auto-start when the accelerator pedal is depressed or the
button on the left-side steering wheel keypad is pressed. - Maintain pressure on the brake pedal and press the accelerator pedal. The engine will auto-start.
- On a downhill gradient: Release the brake pedal slightly so that the vehicle begins to roll. The engine will auto-start after a slight increase in speed.
Symbols in the instrument panel
- READY will be displayed in the tachometer when Start/Stop is available.
- An indicator in the tachometer will point toward READY when Start/Stop is active and the engine has auto-stopped.
- READY will be grayed-out when Start/Stop is not available.
- No message will be shown when the function is turned off.
