2023 Land Rover Defender Auto Stop/Start Owners Manual

2023 Land Rover Defender Auto Stop/Start

AUTO STOP/START

The auto stop/start system is designed to improve fuel efficiency. The system automatically activates when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on. Unless it is required to support other vehicle systems, the engine switches off when the vehicle is stationary, e.g., at traffic lights. When the engine stops, it is referred to as an auto stop.

When the Brake hold feature is not active and the brake pedal is released, or a drive gear is selected, the engine automatically restarts. When the engine restarts, it is referred to as an auto-start. See ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).

The operation of the auto stop/start system is indicated by a status icon in the instrument panel. See AUTO STOP/START (GREEN).

Under certain conditions, the auto stop/start system also switches off the engine while the vehicle is moving. See AUTO STOP ON THE MOVE.

TRIGGERING AN AUTO STOP

To trigger an auto stop, drive forward with Drive (D) or Sport (S) selected, and stop the vehicle. Fully press the brake pedal to make sure the vehicle is stationary.

The following conditions inhibit an auto stop:

• The external temperature is less than approximately -4°C.
• The external temperature is more than approximately 40°C.
• The engine or other vehicle systems have not reached their optimum operating temperatures.
• The driver’s seat belt is unbuckled.
• Demand from the climate control system requires the engine to be running, e.g., when in defrost mode.
• The vehicle’s battery charge is low.
• The auto stop/start system is deactivated.
• After reversing, the vehicle’s speed has not exceeded 16 km/h (10 mph).

The instrument panel displays an information lamp when the vehicle is stationary and the auto stop/start system is active, but the operation is inhibited. See AUTO STOP/START INHIBIT (WHITE).

TRIGGERING AN AUTO-START

To trigger an auto-start with on-demand hold or auto hold not active, release the brake pedal with Drive (D) or Sport (S) selected. If a hold function is active, tap the accelerator pedal.

The engine also restarts if one of the following occurs:

• The auto stop/start system is deactivated.
• Reverse (R) is selected.
• Demand from the climate control system increases.
• The vehicle begins to move.
• The vehicle’s battery charge becomes low.

DEACTIVATING AUTO STOP/START

DRIVER EXIT

During an auto stop, the driver exit feature prevents the vehicle from being inadvertently left in a driveable condition. If the feature detects that the driver is not present, it automatically switches off the vehicle’s ignition system. Once the vehicle’s ignition is switched off, the vehicle can be locked, if required. See SINGLE LOCKING.