Auto Stop Start Battery

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Originally Posted by Numb Thumbs

Maybe I have found the solution to my Auto Stop/Start issue...

I am too gentle on the pedals! If I push the brake pedal extra hard when I come to a stop, the Stop/Start seems to work. If I glide to a stop and keep just enough pressure on the brake pedal to stay there, it doesn't.

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Maybe there is an adjustment on the brake switch,although if you like to push it extra hard,maybe leave it.

I hate pushing it extra hard, but it seems the only option, interestingly.

According to iGuide:

"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."

My bold. I sure have to "fully press the brake pedal"!

Interesting how hard I have to push the pedal.

So, if anyone else has the same issue - Stop/Start not operating, push the brake pedal. HARD!!!

Cheers
Numb Thumbs ;)

PS I discovered this when I stopped in out very short, but steep, driveway to talk to a neighbour. I pushed the pedal hard and the auto Stop/Start actually operated, much to my amazement.

can someone please confirm how to turn off this feature??.

if it cant be turned off permanently, i'll probably not buy the vehicle and stick with D4

Apparently, there is a cable you can disconnect between the battery and jack holder. Someone posted a photo on the Australian Discovery 5 Facebook Group.

Cheers
Numb Thumbs ;)

I’m told the start stop on these does not have a dedicated battery.

Do you have the proximity key? This is known to kill batteries cause it’s running basically all the time.

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Originally Posted by Alex_Rogan

I’m told the start stop on these does not have a dedicated battery.

Do you have the proximity key? This is known to kill batteries cause it’s running basically all the time.

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Unless your key is withing a few feet it wont do anything.