The start-stop system automatically switches off the engine when the car is stopped, for example at traffic lights, and starts it automatically when the journey continues. 

This is how it works: brake the car down to a standstill, shift into neutral and release the clutch. The system now switches off the engine and signals this via an indicator lamp. Depress the clutch before continuing the journey – the engine now starts automatically and the indicator lamp goes out again.

 


The start-stop function only works when …

  • the driver’s door and the bonnet are closed
  • the driver is wearing a seat belt
  • the vehicle has been driven at faster than 4 km/h before stopping
  • the vehicle is not pulling a trailer


In some cases the engine will not be switched off, for instance when …

    • the engine temperature is still too low
    • the difference between the interior temperature and the temperature selected via the air conditioning system is still too great
    • the outside temperature is very high or very low
    • the windscreen is being de-iced
    • the optional parking aid or the optional park assist is activated
    • the battery charge is too low
    • the steering wheel is at a sharp angle or is being turned
    • reverse gear is engaged
    • the road is steep

 

The engine is started automatically by the system when …

  • the vehicle rolls forward
  • the windscreen is being de-iced
  • there is a large difference between the interior temperature and the temperature selected via the air conditioning system
  • the brake pedal has been depressed several times in succession
  • the battery charge is too low
  • power consumption is too high

Article source: www.audi.co.uk

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