Caution: When working on the engine, turn off the Start-Stop system to prevent accidental starting of the engine. Also turn off the Start-Stop system when driving through water. If the Start-Stop system is used for a long time at high temperatures, it may damage the battery.
The Start-Stop system, designed to save fuel, is installed as an additional equipment. When the car is stationary and certain additional conditions are met, the engine is automatically switched off and also switched on automatically at the driver's request. Each time the ignition is turned on, the system is activated automatically. To switch the Start-Stop system on/off, use the switch with the pictogram "
", located in the center console next to the transmission control lever. If the Start-stop system is switched off manually, the indicator in the specified button lights up.
The engine switches off automatically if, after the vehicle has stopped, the gear is disengaged and the clutch pedal is released. Additionally, the following conditions must be met:
- the driver is wearing a seat belt;
- the driver's door and hood are closed;
- the vehicle is stationary and not on too steep a slope;
- the trailer's electrical equipment is not connected to the socket of the standard towing hitch;
- the engine is warmed up to the minimum operating temperature;
- the battery has sufficient charge and its temperature is not too low or too high;
- the engine operates at no more than 1200 rpm;
- there is sufficient pressure in the brake system:
- the difference between the temperature in the cabin and the temperature outside is not too big;
- since the last stop with the engine turned off, the vehicle's speed has exceeded 3 km/h;
- particulate filter regeneration not performed (diesel models);
- the front wheels are not turned at a large enough angle (the steering wheel is turned less than 3/4 of a turn).
If the Climatronic climate control system is operating in automatic mode, the engine may not switch off automatically under certain conditions.
The engine starts automatically when you press the clutch pedal.
In the following cases, it is possible to start the engine without driver intervention:
- the climate system is set to the minimum or maximum temperature (in the "start" phase);
- the windshield frost/condensation removal mode is enabled (in the "start" phase);
- high heater fan speed selected (in the "start" phase);
- the difference between the temperature in the cabin and the temperature outside has increased significantly;
- the car rolled at a speed of more than 3 km/h;
- battery voltage has dropped;
- the pressure in the brake system has dropped;
- system "Start-Stop" switched off manually (in the "stop" phase).
In some cases, it may be necessary to start the engine manually (with the key): if the driver's seat belt is not fastened or the driver's door is open for more than 30 seconds. This is reported on the display.
(Article reprinted from the website SkodaBook.ru)
Information about the current system status is displayed on the instrument cluster display. The following messages may appear:
ERROR START STOP (Start-stop malfunction) - Start-Stop system malfunction:
START STOP NOT POSSIBLE (Start-stop is impossible) - automatic engine shutdown is not possible:
START STOP ACTIVE (Start-stop active.) - automatic engine shutdown;
SWITCH OFF IGNITION (Turn off the ignition);
START MANUALLY (Run manually) - start the engine manually.