2022 Land Rover Discovery Auto Stop/Start
AUTO STOP/START
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 An demand hold 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).
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 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 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 the 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.
The engine also restarts if one of the following occurs:
- The auto stop/start system is deactivated.
- Reverse (R) is selected.
- Demand for the climate control system has increased.
- 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
Touch the vehicle controls icon on the touchscreen driver-side bar.
- Select DRIVE.
- Touch the Engine Stop/Start soft key.
The auto stop/start system is automatically deactivated if low range or Hill Descent Control (HDC) is selected. The system is also deactivated if certain terrain response special programs are selected by the driver, or selected by the AUTO driving program. When the auto stop/start system is deactivated, the instrument panel momentarily displays the message Auto Stop/Start Off. A status icon is also displayed. See AUTO STOP/START OFF (WHITE). The instrument panel displays the message Auto Stop/Start is not available if the icon is touched while the system is unable to operate.
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 1 mph (2 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
If the vehicle is left in a driveable condition with the engine running, the driver exit feature does not prevent the vehicle from moving. Make sure the vehicle is not left in a driveable condition, as serious injury or death may occur. To prevent the vehicle from being inadvertently left in a driveable condition, the vehicle detects when a driver is not present. If this is the case, the system 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.
The driver exit feature is only active when:
- The vehicle is stationary, and:
- The engine has been switched off by either the auto stop/start system or, if applicable, the hybrid system.
If Drive (D), Sport (S), or Neutral (N) is selected, the driver exit feature switches the vehicle’s ignition off if both the following conditions exist:
- The driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, and:
- The brake pedal is released.
If Park (P) is selected, the driver exit feature switches the vehicle’s ignition off if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled.
If Drive (D), Sport (S), or Neutral (N) is selected, the driver exit feature switches the vehicle’s ignition off if both the following conditions exist:
- The driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, and:
- The brake pedal is released.
If Park (P) is selected, the driver exit feature switches the vehicle’s ignition off when all the following conditions exist:
- The driver’s seat belt is unbuckled.
- All foot pedals are released.
- The driver’s door is opened.