2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport AUTO STOP/START Owners Manual

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1 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport AUTO STOP/START

2 AUTO STOP/START

3 TRIGGERING AN AUTO STOP

4 TRIGGERING AN AUTO-START

5 DEACTIVATING AUTO STOP/START

6 AUTO STOP ON THE MOVE

7 DRIVER EXIT

2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport AUTO STOP/START

AUTO STOP/START

CAUTION
Always disable the auto stop/start system before wading. Failure to do so could cause damage to the vehicle.

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).

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

NOTES
When activated, the auto stop/start system does not always stop the engine when the vehicle is stationary. The system may also restart the engine before setting off.

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 28°F (-2°C).
The external temperature is more than approximately 104°F (40°C).
The engine or other vehicle systems have not reached the 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 10 mph (16 km/h).
A gearshift paddle has been used to select a gear.

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

TRIGGERING AN AUTO-START

To trigger an auto start, release the brake pedal with Drive (D) or Sport (S) selected.

NOTES
If a brake hold feature is activated, the engine remains in an auto stop until the accelerator is pressed. See BRAKE HOLD.

The engine also restarts if one of the following occurs:

The auto stop/start system is deactivated.
Reverse (R) gear is selected.
Demand from the climate control system increases.
The vehicle begins to move.
The vehicle’s battery charge becomes low.
The accelerator pedal is pressed.
A gearshift paddle is used to select a gear.

DEACTIVATING AUTO STOP/START

To deactivate the auto stop/start system, touch the A OFF icon. See FRONT CLIMATE CONTROL.

NOTES
Auto stop/start automatically deactivates if Hill Descent Control (HDC) or certain terrain response special programs are selected.

When the auto stop/start system deactivates, the instrument panel displays the message Auto Stop/Start Off. A status icon is also displayed. See AUTO STOP/START OFF (WHITE).

If the A OFF icon is selected while the system is unable to operate, the instrument panel displays the message Auto Stop/Start not available.

NOTES
The auto stop/start system automatically reactivates the next time the vehicle’s ignition is switched on.

AUTO STOP ON THE MOVE

Vehicles with a 48v system are equipped with an auto stop on the move feature. The auto stop on the move feature switches off the engine while the vehicle is moving if:

The vehicle is traveling at less than approximately 10 mph (17 km/h), and:
The brake pedal is pressed.

When the brake pedal is released, the engine automatically restarts.

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

The auto stop on the move feature is deactivated if auto stop/start is deactivated. See DEACTIVATING AUTO STOP/START.

DRIVER EXIT

When the vehicle is stationary, 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 LOCK CONFIRMATION.

WARNING
If the vehicle is left in a driveable condition with the engine running, the driver exit feature does not prevent the vehicle from moving. Failure to make sure the vehicle is left in a safe condition could lead to serious injury or death.

48V SYSTEM VEHICLES ONLY:

If Park (P) is selected, the driver exit feature switches the vehicle’s ignition off when all the following conditions exist: