steering wheel SKODA OCTAVIA 2010 2.G / (1Z) Technical Change

“START - STOP”*
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In the start-stop mode, the engine automatica lly switches to the vehicle's idle phase,
e.g. when stopped at traffic lights.
Information regarding the current state of th e “START-STOP” system is indicated in the
display of the instrument cluster.Automatic engine shut down (stop phase)– Stop the vehicle (where nece ssary, apply the handbrake).
– Take the vehicle out of gear.
– Take your foot off the clutch.Automatic engine restart (start phase).– Push down on the clutch.Switching the “START-STOP” system on and offYou can switch the “START STOP” system on/off by pressing the button page 1, fig. 2 .
When start-stop mode is deactivated, the warning light in the button lights up.
If the vehicle is in the stop phase when ma nually switching off the system, the engine
starts immediately.
The “START-STOP” system is very complex. Some of the procedures are hard to check
without servicing. The general conditions for the proper functioning of the “START-
STOP” system are listed in the following overview.
Conditions for the automatic engine shut down (stop phase) Conditions for an automatic restart (start phase)
Conditions for an automatic restart without driver interventionThe gearshift lever is in Neutral.The clutch pedal is not pressed!The driver has fastened the seat belt.The driver's door is closed.The bonnet is closed.The vehicle is at
a standstill.The factory-fitted towing device is no t electrically connected to a trailer.
The minimum engine temperature is reached.The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.The vehicle is not on a slope or on a downhill section.The engine speed is less than 1200 1/min.The temperature of the vehicle battery is not too low or too high.The pressure in the brake system is sufficient.The difference between the outdoor- and the set temperature in the interior is not
too great.The vehicle speed since the last time the engine was switched off was greater than 3
km/h.The particulate filter* is not be ing cleaned, see Owner's manual.The front wheels are not turned excessively (t he steering angle is less than 3/4 of a
steering wheel revolution).The clutch is pressed.The max./min. temperature is set.The Defrost function for the windscreen is switched on.A high blower stage has been selected.The “START STOP” button is pressed.The vehicle moves at a speed of more than 3 km/h.The difference between the outdoor- and the set temperature in the interior is too
great.The vehicle's battery is not sufficiently charged.Insufficient pressure in the brake system.
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