I did question my salesman on this issue before I placed an order. My scenario was if stuck in traffic jam in snow due to accident, could it be disabled, in order to allow you to keep the car's heating on, he replied yes? Was I being told 'Porky Pie's'? I know for certain that you can override the stop start in a BMW, seen it done.
I did question my salesman on this issue before I placed an order. My scenario was if stuck in traffic jam in snow due to accident, could it be disabled, in order to allow you to keep the car's heating on, he replied yes? Was I being told 'Porky Pie's'? I know for certain that you can override the stop start in a BMW, seen it done.
Disengaging the start stop function (not via the dash button) with the brake and clutch. Whilst stationary with clutch pressed, foot on brake and gear in neutral, keep clutch in take foot off brake apply brake again for 3 to 4 seconds release clutch and brake the start stop function becomes disabled illustrated in the DIS. Has or can anyone test this to confirm?
I don't mind it, I've got used to adjusting brake pedal pressure to trigger it or not as required.
Could you kindly clarify the deactivation of s/ s varying the brake pressure please? Does it tally with my original post or differ?Hated it initially, but now I've got used to varying the brake pressure to regulate S/S it's much better.
I actually feel cheated now in town if it doesn't come on!
But one occasion I definitely disable it is when I'm ragging the car, or after a high speed run, I do want a minute or two of tickover and cool down, rather than it cutting out immediately!
Not sure if it's a stronic thing, but if you come to a stop by gently applying pressure to the break pedal, s/s doesn't activate. You have to push it hard to get it to activate. This is not a switch on/off thing, just each time you come to a stop.Could you kindly clarify the deactivation of s/ s varying the brake pressure please?
I have an S-tronic, so can't directly answer your question!Could you kindly clarify the deactivation of s/ s varying the brake pressure please? Does it tally with my original post or differ?
And (for completeness) what Hold Assist does is avoids the need to flick on the park brake.In addition with S-tronic (no need for Hold Assist Option):
Come to a halt, press brake pedal hard. S/S Activates.
Flick on Electronic Park Brake, take foot off brake. S/S still activated (engine stopped).
Just touching the accelerator starts the car but leaves hold assist on for me....I've found if you touch the accelerator gently then hold assist will release when it restarts the engine and you'll creep forwards.
And (for completeness) what Hold Assist does is avoids the need to flick on the park brake.
I haven't touched my parking brake since I got the car
I am never stationary for any length of time....And we won't go in to the face that the Highway Code recommendation that you using your parking brake if you are stopped for any length of time so that you don't shine brake lights into the driver behind you all over again
I am never stationary for any length of time....
And (for completeness) what Hold Assist does is avoids the need to flick on the park brake.
I haven't touched my parking brake since I got the car
Worth having then, I was slightly confused over the Stop / Start - eBrake / Hold assist.
For £90 it's a no brainer really and does sound ace. Maybe a daft question but does it still engage if not even on a hill?
Yes it engages everytime
I am amazed at the resistance you guys have, then love it, it's like an abusive lover - you keep coming back!