Starting System - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (G2318511): Overview

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The starting system consists of an electric starter motor that engages with the ring gear on the crankshaft drive plate. Operation of the starter motor is controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The PCM initiates starting system operation when a valid Smart key is in the vehicle and the ignition switch is operated.

The PCM interacts with other vehicle systems to determine when auto stop/start intervention is required. The auto stop/start warning indicator provides a visual indication when the engine is stopped in a stop/start cycle. The auto stop/start system automatically stops and re-starts the engine when appropriate conditions are met. This reduces the amount of time the engine is running at idle speed which improves economy and reduces engine emissions. To accommodate the increased motor starts, vehicles with the auto stop/start system are equipped with an enhanced starter motor.

The auto stop/start system is automatically enabled each time the ignition is switched ON (Power Mode 6). The driver can disable the system using the auto stop/start soft key.