Porsche Panamera 970 owners manual page 171

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Auto Start Stop FunctionStarting the engine Exceptions for the Auto Start Stop function The engine stops automatically when the vehicle is The Auto Start Stop function starts the engine: stopped, e.g. at traffic lights or in a traffic jam. f In PDK selector-lever position D, N or manually The Auto Start Stop function is not available in the The Auto Start Stop function thus helps to selected transmission range 1 or 2:following situations, for example: save fuel. Release the footbrake.– When Sport mode is activated. The ignition stays on even when the engine or– When PSM is off. switches off automatically. All safety functions Press the accelerator.– In Maneuvering mode. are still available. or f Move PDK selector lever to position R.– When AC MAX mode is activated. Stopping the engine – When the “Windshield defrost” function is The Auto Start Stop function stops the engine You can drive off normally.active. as soon as the vehicle stops moving.Note – While adjusting the chassis level. 1. Use the footbrake to hold the vehicle in place. The engine will start automatically in certain – When the rear fog light is on. 2. Keep the footbrake pressed.situations, e.g. if the vehicle starts rolling, if air The Auto Start Stop function is available with or conditioning causes reduced comfort, or if the limited functionality in the following situations, Move PDK selector lever to position P.brake booster vacuum is reduced.for example: Starting the engine manually after leaving – If the air conditioning or passenger Preconditions for stopping the enginethe vehiclecompartment heating is operated at a high – Engine compartment lid closed. setting or if the defrost function is run for long If the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled or the driver’s time periods. – Driver detected: driver’s seat belt fastened and door is opened after the engine was stopped – If the battery charging condition is low. driver’s door closed.automatically, the engine will not start – On upward or downward slopes. – PDK selector lever in position D, N or P or automatically. transmission range 1 or 2 selected manually.Furthermore, if the brake is released, the engine – During internal vehicle test procedures, has to be started manually.e.g. automatic engine checks. – Engine, transmission and battery are at The message “Please start engine manually” operating temperature.will appear on the multi-function display in the Note – Vehicle was driven at a speed of more than instrument panel.If one of these situations arises after the engine approx. 1 mph (2 km/h) for at least f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF has stopped automatically, the engine can be 1.5 seconds since the engine last stopped WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.restarted automatically. automatically. Driving and Driving Safety 169

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