On Sun, 15 Sep 2019 09:21:40 +0100, ARW wrote:

Highway code rule 114

You MUST NOT
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In stationary queues of traffic, drivers should apply the parking brake
and, once the following traffic has stopped, take their foot off the
footbrake to deactivate the vehicle brake lights. This will minimise
glare to road users behind until the traffic moves again.

99% of drivers do not do that...

The "eco" stop/start works fine on my Freelander II. Linked with the
clutch though. Keep the clutch pressed when at rest it doesn't stop
the engine. Press the clutch when at rest and its in "eco" it starts.
It'll also auto start if the demand from the cars systems is high or
rises. It'll also autostart if you let the car roll by releasing the
footbrake. It won't "eco" if the ambient temperature is below about 7
C. In opertaion it's transparent

The "hill start assist" isn't quite as transparent. I'm never quite
sure if its going to operate or not. With no dashboard indication you
don't know untill you release the footbrake and the car rolls back or
not... The electric parking brake won't release unless you have your
foot on the footbrake.


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Cheers
Dave.