With today’s fuel prices, the cost of refuelling forms a significant part of vehicle ownership costs. The nature of urban driving increases fuel consumption and therefore exhaust / CO2 emissions and running costs. A significant part of this fuel consumption is caused by engines idling whilst stationary in traffic.
The ECO-Start system, available as a factory-fitted option on all Sprinter models with 4-cylinder diesel engines and manual transmission provides an intelligent and low-cost solution to reduce engine idling. ECO-Start offers a simple, no-compromise solution to improving vehicle running costs and environmental impact.
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ECO-Start is activated by the driver using a control switch on the instrument panel. When the system is active it will stop the engine whenever the vehicle is stationery for more than two seconds if the gearbox is in neutral and the clutch has been released. The engine then restarts automatically when the driver depresses the clutch.
Using the system saves fuel, and cuts vehicle emissions, noise and engine wear. In an urban environment the savings can be substantial: depending on driving style and traffic density, fuel consumption can be cut by as much as 10%*, allowing the ECO-Start option to pay for itself and offer further savings throughout the vehicle’s lifespan.
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| * The fuel savings possible with ECO-Start will depend on operation and driving style, vehicle specification and weight. |
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