Bluemotion Drivers - stop / start query?

[pgilc1]

I've just got a new Passat 2.0TDI CR Bluemotion 2, and i cant get the stop / start function to kick in.

My understanding from the manual is that if the car has come to a stop and i depress the clutch, put the car in neutral then take my foot off the clutch then the engine will cut out, and then return to working when i touch the clutch pedal again.

The caveats seem to be:-

Engine above a specific running temperature
Internal temperature above a certain level
Blower not set to 'screen'
Blowers not on too fast
Rear demister not on
It also mentions something about external temperature?

Is it because the weather has been too cold that its not kicking in?

I phoned the sales guy, but this was the first bluemotion hes sold, so hes a bit clueless about it?

I'm otherwise pleased with the car - i'm getting 68mpg on the commute to work, so in every other way its performing its remit impeccably.

Edited by pgilc1 on Tuesday 12th January 13:09

[va1o]

The BMW and Mercedes stop start systems don't work in the very cold weather, perhaps is the same with VW?

[NBirkitt]

I'm running a Golf BlueMotion ( 1.6 TDI ) at the moment and the Stop / Start is kicking in, when the engine is up to temp after a decent run

There is a manual over-ride switch, to switch Stop / Start off ( presumably in case you don't like it ... ) Maybe it has been de-selected?

[pgilc1]

Cheers guys.

I noticed last night i got it to kick in - but only after a long run and no demister onto front / rear windows and also the temp had risen a little bit above freezing.

Hopefull we'll get milder weather soon and i can confirm its working all the times it should be.