MG ZS11, Owner'S Handbook Manual, Page: 214 / 324

STARTING & DRIVING
Automatic Shutdown of Engine
Although the engine is not running after an
automatic stop, the system is prepared to
auto start therefore the following actions
could be dangerous:
1 Leaving the vehicle while the seat belt is
still buckled, or there is a substitute seat
belt buckle inserted.
2 Carrying out work or checks in the engine
compartment.
3 Refuelling the vehicle, the START/STOP
Switch must be switched “OFF” or the
key removed from the switch.
4 Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Leaving the vehicle while the gear
selector is still in Drive position (R/D/S).
Engine Auto Stop Conditions
Engine Auto Stop Conditions (Under Start Stop Control,
Instrument Pack Indicator Lamp
on)
• Vehicle is stationary, i.e. speed =0 mph or km/h.
• The vehicle speed prior to stopping exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h).
• Vehicles with manual transmission: Gearbox must be in
neutral and clutch pedal is released.
• On automatic derivatives if D is selected and the brake
pedal pressed the engine will automatically stop. Shifting
the gear selector to P/N and releasing the brake pedal
will maintain the engine shutdown status.
• The driver’s door is closed and seat belt is secured.
• The bonnet is closed.
• Transmission in Drive with footbrake pressed. (auto
only)
• No demands on the steering. (auto only)
Stop/Start Prohibited
Start Stop will not operate if:
• Coolant temperature is below a preset limit .
• Front defrost is on.
• Battery power is below a preset limit.
• The vacuum in the braking system is below a preset
limit.
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