Switching on start/stop
The function is automatically activated every time the ignition is switched on. The instrument cluster
display will show information about the current status.
Vehicles with DSG dual clutch gearbox may be equipped with a start/stop system with engine-off
coasting function. The engine-off coasting function is deactivated and activated together with the
start/stop system.
Further information regarding start/stop mode is available in the Infotainment system
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Operation
and display in the Infotainment system
. This information also applies to coasting.
Indicator lamps
If the indicator lamp
is lit, the start/stop system is available and automatic engine stop is active.
If the indicator lamp
is lit, the start/stop system is not available or the start/stop system has
started the engine automatically. Check whether all technical requirements have been fulfilled. If
not, ensure that all technical requirements are met
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Important preconditions for automatic engine
switch-off
.
The display on the instrument cluster may show the status of the start/stop system.
In addition, start/stop information on the current status of the start/stop system can be displayed as
required in Infotainment systems with a navigation function. Touch the
i
in the start/stop
information to obtain further information on the status.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
• Disengage the gear and release the clutch pedal when the vehicle is coming to a stop, or when
it is stationary. The engine is stopped.
• Depress the clutch pedal to restart the engine.
Vehicles with DSG dual clutch gearbox
• To stop, press and hold the brake pedal. The engine switches off shortly before the vehicle
reaches a complete standstill or when the vehicle is stationary.
• Take your foot off the brake pedal, or depress the accelerator, to restart the engine.
Important preconditions for automatic engine switch-off
• The driver is wearing their seat belt.
• The driver door is closed.
• The bonnet is closed.
• A minimum engine temperature has been reached.
•
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Vehicles with Climatronic: the temperature of the vehicle interior is within
the preset temperature range, and the humidity level is not too high.
• The defrost function of the air conditioning system is not switched on.
• The charge level of the 12-volt vehicle battery is sufficient.
• The temperature of the 12-volt vehicle battery is not too low or too high.
• The vehicle is not on a steep incline.
• The windscreen heating is not switched on.
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Vehicles with DSG dual clutch gearbox: the steering wheel is not turned
too sharply.
• Reverse gear is not engaged.
• The Park Assist system is not active.
• The Off-road or Off-road Individual driving profile is activated.
When the conditions for automatic engine switch-off are only fulfilled when the vehicle is stationary,
the engine can also switch off subsequently, e.g. by switching off the defrost function.
Conditions for an automatic restart
The engine can start automatically under the following conditions:
• If the temperature inside the vehicle substantially increases or decreases.
• If the vehicle rolls on.
• If the electric voltage of the 12-volt vehicle battery drops.
• If the steering wheel is moved.
As a general rule, the engine always starts again automatically when required by the detected
situation and the vehicle.
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