Sentences with phrase «idle stop shuts»

Idle stop shuts down the engine when the M3 stops in traffic.

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Those modifications include stop — start (idle - off) systems in which the engine shuts down when the car is stopped during driving; low rolling - resistance tires (which are harder and thus less flat, reducing friction); variable valve timing for engines, which increases gas consumption efficiency; and fuel economy computers or displays to encourage eco-driving, such as such as those in the Toyota Prius, which show miles per gallon averages for that moment, hour, week or month, or when riding downhill, so that drivers are more aware of how their driving impacts fuel efficiency.

The engine includes a start / stop function, which automatically shuts the engine off at idle and restarts it when you take your foot off the brake.

At a stop, the engine shuts off to minimize idling to help reduce emissions.

The MHEV system captures energy via regenerative braking and uses it to power an advanced stop - start system that's more aggressive about shutting down the combustion engine while idling or coasting and more smoothly restarts the engine.

The Vertrek also wears Ford's Auto Start - Stop system which shuts down the engine at idle — at a stoplight, for example — and quickly restarts the engine when the driver wants to move off.

All Traverse models use an engine start / stop that shuts down the engine at idle to save fuel.

We expect same start / stop system that will shut off the engine at idle and save fuel economy.

428i and 435i models have start / stop technology that shuts off the engine at idle to save gas.

Both engines feature automatic start / stop technology that shuts off the engine during periods when it would otherwise sit idling, such as at stoplights.

Accompanying the engine is auto start - stop technology, which means that rather than idle during a stop?and thus burning fuel?the engine automatically shuts down, and turns back on when you release the brake pedal.

Also of note is the Rio's optional fuel - saving Idle Stop and Go Technology — that automatically shuts the engine off at stoplights and restart it when the brake is released.

The Indian Maserati Levante will initially be powered by a 3.0 - litre, V6 diesel engine producing 275 HP of power, mated to an 8 - speed automatic gearbox and the engine is known for its smooth and timely power delivery, the SUV also gets a Start - Stop system that shuts down the engine when idle and turns it on when it is time to move again increasing the vehicle's fuel efficiency.

Its idle - stop feature shut down the engine at stop lights, saving some gas in the city, and restarted quickly enough for all but the most impatient drivers.

We joked that it almost feels like a stop / start system is shutting things down at idle, with the lack of vibration and noise.

I was happy not to be wasting fuel when I was sitting at light after light, but this idle - stop feature is very aggressive, shutting down the engine for the brief moments I had to brake for stop signs.

To mitigate the frequent stops somewhat, the Mini Cooper has an idle - stop feature, shutting down the engine at stoplights.

As a nod toward the practical, the F - Type SVR employs idle - stop technology, shutting down the thirsty V8 at traffic lights.

For improved fuel efficiency, the Pilot will include available Idle Stop technology that shuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped, instantly and smoothly restarting the engine when the driver lifts their foot off the brake pedal.

The 428i and 435i models have start / stop technology that shuts off the engine at idle to save gas.

We already liked the PDK but for 2012 a coasting feature that lets the engine idle when decelerating and an engine shut - off feature that saves gas at stop lights make it even better.

The Carrera Coupe and Cabriolet and Carrera S Coupe and Cabriolet versions of the 2012 Porsche 911 bring forth numerous efficiency - focused technologies: a new electro - mechanical steering system that runs only when power boost is needed, an auto stop / start system that shuts off the engine at stoplights, a «sail» feature that allows the engine to idle when coasting downhill, and the first 7 - speed manual transmission used in a passenger car.

The range is aided even further by regenerative braking to charge the batteries, and start - stop technology that shuts the engine off when idling in traffic.

I particularly liked how I could control idle - stop, with a soft or hard press on the brake pedal to either keep the engine running at a stop or make it shut down.

For improved fuel efficiency, the Pilot will include available Idle Stop technology that shuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped, instantly and smoothly restarting the engine when the driver lifts his or her foot off the brake pedal.

The Stelvio delivers 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, the former figure helped by its idle - stop feature, which shuts the engine down during traffic stops.

As a further fuel - saving measure, the Mini Cooper S comes with idle stop, shutting down the engine at traffic stops.

The X4 also features BMW's auto start / stop function which shuts of the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop in order to avoid wasting fuel when the X4 would otherwise be needlessly idling.

Also contributing to higher efficiency is an idle - stop system, which shuts down the engine at stoplights.

Shutting off the engine when the vehicle is stopped, to minimize idling Restarting the engine promptly when the brake pedal is released Enabling early fuel shut - off during vehicle deceleration Capturing vehicle kinetic energy during deceleration through regenerative braking to charge the advanced nickel metal hydride battery Performing intelligent battery charging when it is most efficient The new GM Hybrid system provides additional power, when required, during launch from the electric motor / generator.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Cooper S Convertible's Green mode, an eco setting, detunes the throttle to prevent fuel - wasting jack - rabbit starts and applies an idle - stop feature, shutting down the engine at traffic stops.

Idle - stop, which shuts down the engine at stop lights, works a little more noticeably than I've found in some other cars.

In all modes except Sport and Sport +, the BMW also utilizes an Auto Stop - Start system that shuts the engine down when stopped, for example at a traffic light, to reduce fuel wasted to idling.

It also benefits from idle stop - start, which shuts down the engine when the car is stationary.

It offers hybrid and plug - in hybrid alternatives, a pair of EcoBoost ™ four - cylinder engines, a normally aspirated four - cylinder engine, an automatic start stop system to shut off the engine at stationary idle, front - wheel drive and all - wheel drive applications, and a choice between automatic and manually shifted six - speed transmissions.

The ECO Start / Stop system saves gas by automatically shutting off the engine in idle situations such as stoplights.

When you come to a stop where the vehicle would otherwise idle, the engine shuts off to conserve fuel.

Contributing to that stellar fuel - efficiency rating is an automatic engine stop / start system, which will shut down when idling for a certain period of time to help save gas, and then start up automatically when you're ready to move.

When the vehicle comes to a stop and the electrical load is low, the engine will shut down to eliminate idle fuel consumption and emissions.

Because cars waste precious fuel while idling, the X1's engine shuts off when the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

* Auto stop position on tachometer — Indicates when the engine shuts off at idle.

In an effort to be more fuel - efficient, X5 SUVs have a start / stop function that shuts down the engine at idle, such as at stoplights.

Mercedes - Benz equips the E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY model with a five - speed automatic transmission, while the E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY model features a six - speed manual transmission and the ECO start / stop function (also see page 90), which shuts off the engine automatically when it is idling, thus making a significant contribution towards saving fuel.

To help save fuel, Ford implements idle - stop on the new Escape, which shuts down the engine at stop lights.

As a fuel saver, Acura gives the MDX idle - stop, letting the engine shut down when you stop for a red light.

When the car comes to a stop and the electrical load is low, the engine shuts off to completely eliminate idle fuel consumption and emissions.

An idle - stop feature shut down the V6 when I stopped for traffic lights, helping to save fuel, and never delayed when I hit the gas.

Well - insulated from noise, I occasionally had to check the tachometer to see if the idle - stop feature had shut down the engine, or it was just quietly idling.

When F - 150 comes to a stop and is at idle, the engine automatically shuts off.

All engines except the base 4 - cylinder have stop - start technology that shuts off the engine at idle to save fuel.