Engine timing start-stop function - GF07.10-P-1041OMA
ENGINE 651.9 in MODEL 207, 212 (except 212.098/298) as of model year 2014
ENGINE 651.9 in MODEL 218 as of model year 2014
The ECO start/stop function is subdivided into the engine-side and the on-board network side scope.
The "Engine management, start/stop function" subfunction is examined from the point of view of the engine management.
Information for partial function "Energy management, start/stop function" is documented in the function description "Energy management function".
Function requirements for engine management, start/stop function, general points
- Engine runs
- Outside temperature in the range: -10°C > T < 40°C
- System diagnosis complete and fault-free
- Speed of 8 km/h exceeded once during forward travel
- Speed of 15 km/h exceeded once during forward travel after a maneuvering process
- No previous emergency braking
Engine management start-stop function, general
For a stationary vehicle, the ECO start/stop function switches the engine off automatically and starts it again, as soon as the driver wishes to drive off. The fuel consumption and thus the exhaust emissions are reduced by cutting out the engine with the vehicle at a standstill.
Conventional cut out and starting of the engine with the transmitter key (A8/1) or via the Start/Stop button KEYLESS-GO (S2/3) (with code (889) Keyless Go) continues to be possible.
The CDI control unit (N3/9) permanently performs a system diagnosis and assesses the function requirements for the start/stop function.
The status of the other components involved is read in from the front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/1) either directly or via chassis CAN 1 (CAN E1). The stop request is sent to the CDI control unit via chassis CAN 1.
If the function requirements are fulfilled, the driver is notified of ECO start/stop function readiness by the "ECO" symbol in the multifunction display (A1p13) in IC (A1).
Engine management Start-Stop function, function sequence
The ECO start/stop function consists of the following partial functions:
- Function sequence for automatic engine stop
- Function sequence for automatic engine start
- Function sequence for forced engine start (a start dictated by the system)
Function sequence for automatic engine stop
The engine is switched off by the CDI control unit if all of the following function requirements are fulfilled:
- Indicator lamp for the ECO start/stop function button (N72/1s50) lights up (system is fault-free and ECO start/stop function is activated)
- Vehicle speed = 0 km/h (with code 427 (7-speed A/T)) or (with code 421 (9-speed automatic transmission)) as of 01.09.14
- Vehicle speed < 8 km/h (with a manual transmission)
- Coolant temperature >20°C and <115°C
- Engine rpm in specified value range
- Transmission oil temperature > 10°C and < 120°C (with code 427 (7-speed A/T)) or (with code 421 (9-speed automatic transmission)) as of 01.09.14
- Transmission in neutral (for a manual transmission)
- Gear range "D" or "N" (with code 427 (7-speed A/T)) or (with code 421 (9-speed automatic transmission)) as of 01.09.14
- Clutch not actuated (with a manual transmission)
- Accelerator not operated
- Service brake actuated (for a manual transmission)
- Service brake actuated up to standstill of the vehicle (with code 427 (7-speed A/T)) or (with code 421 (9-speed automatic transmission)) as of 01.09.14
- Adequate vacuum (-1050 mbar up to -90 mbar) in brake booster
- Engine hood closed
- No crash signal
- Steering wheel angular velocity in the specified value range
- Condition of the on-board electrical system OK
- Driver door closed
- Driver seat belt applied
- Interior temperature regulated
The following control units read in the following sensors and signals for fulfillment of the function requirements:
- CDI control unit:
- Coolant temperature sensor (B11/4)
- Accelerator pedal sensor (B37), accelerator pedal actuation
- Fuel temperature sensor (B50)
- Crankshaft Hall sensor (B70), engine rpm
- Supplemental restraint system control unit (N2/10), direct crash signal
- Transmission neutral position sensor (B79/2) (with manual transmission and with code B03 (ECO start/stop function) (except model 218)
- Clutch pedal switch (S40/3), clutch operation (for a manual transmission)
- Start enable clutch pedal switch (S40/5), full clutch operation (with manual transmission and code B03 (ECO start/stop function))
- Steering column module control unit, via chassis CAN 1:
- Indirect crash signal
- Status of driver seat belt
- Signal that engine hood is closed
- Electronic Stability Program control unit (N30/4) (except code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) or Premium Electronic Stability Program control unit (N30/7) (with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) (except model 204) via chassis CAN 1:
- RPM sensor for left front axle (L6/1), rpm sensor for right front axle (L6/2), rpm sensor for left rear axle (L6/3), rpm sensor for right rear axle (L6/4)
- Brake actuation or "Hold function" active
- Brake vacuum sensor (B64/1) (with CODE B03 (ECO start/stop function))
- Brake light switch (S9/1)
- Status/control intervention function of BAS and DISTRONIC
- Vehicle speed
- Front SAM control unit with front fuse and relay module via the chassis CAN 1:
- ECO start/stop function status button
- Status of automatic air conditioning control and operating unit (N22/7) (engine stop enable and engine start request with window fogging)
- AIRmatic control unit (N51/3) (with code 489 (AIRMATIC air suspension with continuous variable damping) (except model 207) via chassis CAN 1
- Engine start request
- Engine stop prohibition
- Adaptive damping system control unit (N51/5) (with code 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package) (model 207) via chassis CAN 1:
- Engine start request
- Engine stop prohibition
- Driving Assistance Package (signal characteristic for model 207, 212, 218 as of model year 2015), via the radar sensors control unit (N62/1) (with code 23P (Driving Assistance Package) via the chassis suspension FlexRay (Flex-E), to the chassis gateway control unit (N93/7) (with code 23P (Driving Assistance Package) via the chassis CAN 1 to the CDI control unit
- Engine torque request (increasing or reducing)
- DISTRONIC PLUS or Active Blind Spot Assist, (signal characteristic for model 218 as of 01.03.13 up to model year 2015) over video and radar sensor system control unit (N62/2) (with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) or (with code 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist) or (with code 238 (Active Lane Keeping Assist) via chassis CAN 1 to CDI control unit.
- Engine torque request (increasing or reducing)
- Signal from door contact at the front left, left front door control unit (N69/1)
- Steering column tube module control unit (N80), via chassis CAN 1
- Steering wheel angle
- Steering wheel angular velocity
- Rear axle electronic level control system control unit (N97) (except code 489 (AIRmatic air suspension with continuous variable damping) (model 212.2) via chassis CAN 1
- Engine stop prohibition
- Engine start request
- Fuel system control unit (N118), fuel pressure via the drive train CAN (CAN C)
- Fully integrated transmission control unit (Y3/8n4) (with code 427 (7-speed A/T)) or (with code 421 (9-speed automatic transmission)) as of 01.09.14, gear range via the drive train CAN
After an automatic engine stop a maximum of three automatic engine stops are permitted without exceeding the speed threshold of 8 km/h.
After the fourth engine start, the vehicle must exceed a speed of 8 km/h for the engine to be stopped again.
Upon opening of the engine hood in automatic engine stop, the ECO start/stop function is switched off and all indicator lamps in the IC light up. The engine must be restarted using the transmitter key or over the start/stop button KEYLESS-GO (with code (889) Keyless Go).
Function sequence for automatic engine start
With a manual transmission, the engine is automatically started upon actuating the acceleration or clutch pedal. With dual clutch transmission, the engine is automatically started upon releasing the brake or operating the accelerator pedal.
The CDI control unit actuates the circuit 50 starter relay (N10/1kM) by means of a ground signal. The power contact on the relay closes and the starter solenoid switch (M1) is supplied at "circuit 50" with a voltage from "circuit 30". Via the drive train CAN, the fuel system control unit receives the CAN signal "Fuel specified pressure" from the CDI control unit and actuates the fuel pump (M3) accordingly.
Function sequence for forced engine start (a start dictated by the system)
The forced engine start subfunction is available as a protection function. Here the engine is force started autonomously (without any action taken by the driver) by the CDI control unit if one of the following start requirements occurs:
- On-board network condition requires the engine to run
- Coolant temperature >115°C
- Exceeding of the engine stop period of a maximum of 3 minutes
- A/C required engine running (e.g. windshield fogged up)
- Vacuum on brake booster not in the nominal range (-1050 mbar up to 90 mbar)
- Driver presence recognition (driver seat belt or driver door is opened)
- Vehicle speed > 2 km/h for forward travel and immediately for recognition of reverse rolling (for code 427 (7-speed A/T)) or (with code 421 (9-speed automatic transmission)) as of 01.09.14
- CDI control unit promotes engine running
- Vehicle speed >10 km/h for forward travel and for reverse travel (for a manual transmission)
- System or communication error of the following systems: driver presence, steering, on-board electrical system, brake and control systems, accelerator pedal, transmission, starter, engine
A maneuvering process is recognized for an engaged reverse gear and the ECO start/stop function is deactivated. If the engine is stopped it is force started by the system and the engine stop function is suppressed if it is running. The ECO start/stop function is subsequently activated again for an engaged forward gear and for exceeding a vehicle speed 15 km/h.
The engine is also started if the driver door is opened, the driver seat belt buckle is opened or the ECO start/stop function is switched off via the ECO start/stop function button.
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