Holden Equinox Owner Manual (Holden-Localizing-Holden-12561772) -
2019 - crc - 6/26/18
Driving and Operating
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The infotainment system will
continue to operate for 10 minutes,
until the driver's door is opened,
or until the ignition is turned on or
placed in Accessory mode.
Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Feature
The automatic engine stop/start
system helps to save fuel and
reduce exhaust emissions.
When conditions allow, the system
switches off the engine (performs an
Auto Stop) once the vehicle is at a
standstill, e.g. at traffic lights, etc.
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Warning
The automatic engine Stop/Start
feature causes the engine to shut
off while the ignition is still on.
The vehicle may restart and move
unexpectedly.
Always shift to P (Park) or to
N (Neutral), set the parking brake
and then turn the ignition off
before exiting the vehicle.
Auto Stop
An Auto Stop may be activated
once the vehicle is at a standstill as
follows.
Manual transmission:
1. Press the clutch pedal.
2. Set the shift lever in neutral.
3. Release the clutch pedal.
Automatic transmission:
.
Press the brake pedal.
The engine will restart as follows.
Manual transmission:
.
Press the clutch pedal.
Automatic transmission:
.
Release the brake pedal.
Note
The engine will also restart when
the shift lever is moved from D
(Drive) into P (Park) or N (Neutral).
An Auto Stop is indicated by the
tachometer needle moving to the
AUTO STOP position. Once the
engine restarts, the engine speed
indication is resumed.
Auto Stop may be deactivated and
not operate, or an engine in Auto
Stop may restart if a condition such
as the following is detected:
.
A minimum vehicle speed has
not been reached.
.
The engine or transmission is
not at the required operating
temperature.
