Engine on due to steep grade

[Dude]

Hadn’t seen this Auto Start Stop message until yesterday

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[jkernitzki]

Hadn’t seen this Auto Start Stop message until yesterday

Facing uphill or downhill?

 

[Dude]

Facing uphill or downhill?

Uphill with the auto brake on

 

[jkernitzki]

Gas tank low side then, so fuel pump gotta keep pumping? Can you replicate it facing downhill?

 

[Dude]

Gas tank low side then, so fuel pump gotta keep pumping? Can you replicate it facing downhill?

Good point, I only had a couple gallons - was on my way to get gas - 13.1 gallons to fill it

 

[Unicorn]

Probably so you don't have to wait that split second for the engine to start, then to engage. So you don't roll backwards into the car that stopped too close behind you at the light.

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