Driving and operating
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An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
During an Autostop, the heating,
power steering and brake
performance will be maintained.
Air conditioning system may or may
not inhibit the stop-start system
according to the cooling performance.
Caution
The steering assist can be
reduced during an Autostop.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
■ The stop-start system is not
manually deactivated
■ the bonnet is fully closed
■ the driver's door is closed or the
driver's seat belt is fastened
■ the vehicle battery is sufficiently
charged and in good condition
■ the engine is warmed up
■ the engine coolant temperature is
not too high or low
■ the engine exhaust temperature is
not too high, e.g. after driving with
high engine load
■ the ambient temperature is not too
low
■ the defrosting function is not
activated
■ the climate control system does not
inhibit an engine stop
■ the brake vacuum is sufficient
■ the self-cleaning function of the
diesel particle filter is not active
■ the vehicle has moved since the
last Autostop
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
Climate control chapter for more
details
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Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in
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122.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Restart of the engine by the
driver
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.
Summary of Contents for Antara 2014
Page 3: ...2 Introduction Introduction ...
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Page 11: ...10 In brief Instrument panel overview ...
Page 83: ...82 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster ...
Page 122: ...Climate control 121 Cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage Performance check ...
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