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Hi all,
I just got my new 2015 Cooper S auto transmission. It has the engine automatic start/stop function, which means when you stop the car in front of a traffic light, as long as the transmission is in "D" and your foot is on the brake pedal, the engine will stop automatically to save fuel. And then if you release the brake pedal, the engine will start automatically.
Problem:
The problem I found with this function is that after the engine stops and while my foot is still on the brake pedal (without loosing any pressure on the pedal), the engine will automatically re-start after 15-25 seconds. I called the dealer and they said it won't re-start unless my foot release from the pedal. I drove my car to the dealer and have another loaner car, which is the save model. This one will auto re-start without releasing the brake pedal after exactly 50 seconds (I tested 3 times using my stop watch on the iPhone).
How does this function performs in your Mini? Please let me know.
I just got my new 2015 Cooper S auto transmission. It has the engine automatic start/stop function, which means when you stop the car in front of a traffic light, as long as the transmission is in "D" and your foot is on the brake pedal, the engine will stop automatically to save fuel. And then if you release the brake pedal, the engine will start automatically.
Problem:
The problem I found with this function is that after the engine stops and while my foot is still on the brake pedal (without loosing any pressure on the pedal), the engine will automatically re-start after 15-25 seconds. I called the dealer and they said it won't re-start unless my foot release from the pedal. I drove my car to the dealer and have another loaner car, which is the save model. This one will auto re-start without releasing the brake pedal after exactly 50 seconds (I tested 3 times using my stop watch on the iPhone).
How does this function performs in your Mini? Please let me know.