DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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traffic junction due to a red signal. The following steps illus-
trate how the system functions.
• The vehicle has come to a halt at a traffic signal, is in
the neutral gear and the clutch pedal is released
• The “Stop/Start” lamp in the cluster will blink
indicating that the engine is going to stop shortly. The
engine will shut down automatically after a specific
time period (~2 sec)
• The “Stop/Start” lamp illuminates continuously in the
instrument cluster indicating the engine was stopped by
the Stop/Start System
• Once the signal turns green, press the clutch pedal and
the engine starts immediately
• The indicator in the cluster goes OFF indicating that the
engine has started again and you are ready to drive on
For auto stop to happen the following major conditions are
to be met
• Stop/Start System is activated by default in every
ignition cycle (Stop/Start switch should be ON)
• Bonnet is fully closed
• In the current ignition cycle, the vehicle has crossed 2
kmph at least once
• Current status of the engine is idling
• Vehicle speed is zero
• Accelerator pedal and clutch pedal are fully released
• Vehicle battery should be in healthy condition
• Engine is warm (Engine coolant temperature is between
25°C and 100°C). This is an extra precaution to ensure
safe working of the engine
• Fuel temperature is less than 60°C
• Gear in neutral
For auto start to happen the following major conditions are
to be met
• Engine should have been stopped by the Stop/Start
System
• Gear lever is in the neutral position
• Vehicle speed is zero
• Stop/Start System is in active state
• Bonnet should be closed
• Clutch pedal is fully pressed
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