Yes; probably you hold the stop/start button for some longer period of time, or press it repeatedly like a panicking human would
The engine restarted when the clutch wasn't depressed? I think I'd be taking it for a check if that was the case; a start sto system shouldn't restart the engine unless the clutch is sufficiently depressed
I've seen it happen with a two stroke (jetski) too - simplest possible engine, probably, nearly no electronics - guy pulled the stop key, still running, pulled the plug leads off, still running.. he choked it in the end. Some gunning to do with glowing carbon or overheated spark plug igniting the fuel (that carried on being drawn in through the carburettor) - same principle as those little glow fuel engines that model planes run on I think
Dare say the same could be said of most stories where the journo doesn't really have the depth of technical knowledge required to sensibly research and portray the version of events! Having been the subject of newspaper stories before, I've had first hand experience of how much baloney can end up being concocted between what the original source said and what is printed
I was briefly involved in car sales when younger. Was sent to collect a new Ford Sierra auto from a main dealer to bring to our smaller dealership. Had never driven an auto before. I kind of did the opposite to this. Was driving along but my head was still in 'manual mode', pressed the brake down hard thinking it was the clutch (was getting ready to change gear) so you can imagine my shock when I essentially did an emergency stop!
according the handbook for the previous and the new car, both keyless, holding the start/stop button for 5secs when in motion will force an engine off and depower other systems but leave steering and doors unlocked.
My mate (a mechanic) had a job and a half getting a Camero through one of those that his son shipped home from the states. Had to make up a whole wiring circuit with relays etc for the rear lamps and mount them on panels on the rear quarters. Worse of all, it was a pony six pot straight six, 3.6litres!
On our car, if moving, you have to hold it up for a few seconds and I think it applies all the brakes pretty rapidly, flashes the hazards and the brake lights. I’m too scared to try it though!
was taught to leave (manual) car in gear when parking the car. Having had my car damaged by a runaway car parked on a slope where the driver 'forgot ' to apply the handbrake I'm even more annoyed that people aren't taught to do that. Mind people aren't/wernt taught to depress the clutch before starting.
