first day with Mk7 auto - suggestions - stalled 3 times

[Diesel_vert]

FYI, 'BlueMotion' is an umbrella term used by Volkswagen to promote their fuel-saving technologies. These include, but not limited to:

- Start/stop system
- Regenerative braking
- Lower idle speeds
- Taller gear ratios
- Gear shift indicator
- Engine technology (turbocharging, direct-injection, cylinder deactivation, optimised engine management software)
- Aerodynamic design
- Lowered suspension
- Low resistance tyres
- Weight reduction

Not everything on that list applies to all models, irrespective of whether or not the BlueMotion moniker is plastered all over the car.




In regards to the Start/stop system itself, you should read the owners manual carefully if you haven't already done so - this tends to answer 90% of queries asked by owners on this forum.

If you are still having difficulties, then you should explain to the salesperson what the issue is (even if you can't demonstrate the problem), who may clarify your understanding of how the system works.

If the problem persists, then there may be a technical fault - in which case, you'd need to book it into the dealer's workshop.

[Guest001]

The mk7 GTI with bluemotion we drove would restart with slightest release of the foot brake. Didn't try it with auto hold on, so can't comment on that.

My mk6 golf doesn't have bluemotion.

The Passat requires you to hit the accelerator IF ITS IN AUTOHOLD ONLY.

Otherwise just lift off the brake a bit and engine will restart and just roll away when brake is fully released.

It seems Brendons post confirms this in a MK 7

[Brendan_A]

The Passat requires you to hit the accelerator IF ITS IN AUTOHOLD ONLY.

Otherwise just lift off the brake a bit and engine will restart and just roll away when brake is fully released.

It seems Brendons post confirms this in a MK 7

Yes, went back and drove the MK7 GTI aging this morning. With auto hold on you just had to press the accelerator and engine would start up.

Also found out when engine is cold or car hasn't been driven in a few days it took 20+ mins for start/stop to work.

Can't wait to get my new GTI

[jarryd]

did they run through the car with you when you picked it up from the dealership to explain what everything does ?

to me it sounds like the stop/start function is working as it should , if you don't like it turn it off via the button near the gear selector each time you start the car ( this is what we do with ours )

[GeckoZAO]

sounds scary, good luck with it, hope you get it fixed asap!
safety first!

[beachie1]

For the auto hold,stop at lights etc,green light on dash lights up,take your foot off the brake,when ok to go just accelerate away.
I normally leave leave auto hold turned off,if I approach lights and looking like a delay,I then turn auto hold on,take foot off brake and start off with accelerator and drive off.
You are able to monitor traffic lights and gently press accelerator just before lights change and accelerate off without any delay.
With auto hold on,if you brake gently on approach to eg.stop sign,auto hold will not engage and you are able to proceed when safe.
Hope this helps Beachie1