Hello. We bought a new car Škoda Kodiaq, sport, plugin 2025. We have a problem, the "StartStop" function does not work. When buying a car, no one explained anything that the "startstop" function does not work. The seller's knowledge and competence are minimal, providing information. In my climate zone it is currently -14-17c, I would like to warm up the car engine so as not to damage it, but I can't do it, the engine does not start. Is the car warranty valid? Thank you

start - stop wont work on such cold environment.

but engine must work. i dont know why you cant start it? maybe battery dead?

Edited 20 January20 Jan by imart143

Hello, welcome to the forum.

Do I assume correctly that you have a PHEV?

Are you saying that you are unable to get the ICE to run, and it's running only in EV mode?

From a little research - if your vehicle is a Kodiaq PHEV, there is apparently no ICE mode available - however, if you select Sport mode, the ICE will run alongside the EV.

The IC engine should also run if you don't recharge the battery via the socket - although that rather defeats the object and will increase fuel consumption.

Edited 20 January20 Jan by Warrior193

2 hours ago, imart143 said:

pradėti - sustabdyti nedirbs tokioje šaltoje aplinkoje.

bet variklis turi veikti. nežinau, kodėl tu negali jo užvesti? galbūt išsikrovė baterija?

Hello. The battery is good, the problem is I can't start and warm up the engine, I have to drive with a cold engine. I think the engine is damaged in sub-zero temperatures. Skoda representatives say there is no solution.

'Warming up' the engine while idling is a potentially damaging action - the usual recommendation is to move off as soon as practical after the engine is started, and drive gently until engine has warmed up.

If you engage Sport mode, the IC engine will share the load with the EV while warming up - another option would be to fit an auxiliary engine block heater.

Edited 20 January20 Jan by Warrior193
grammar

KAROQ in the headline.........

3 minutes ago, Berisford said:

KAROQ in the headline.........

3 minutes ago, Berisford said:

KAROQ in the headline.........

But OP says Kodiaq in the text in first post.

prieš 1 minutę, Warrior193 pasakė:

On 20/01/2026 at 15:19, Warrior193 said:

'Warming up' the engine while idling is a potentially damaging action - the usual recommendation is to move off as soon as practical after the engine is started, and drive gently until engine has warmed up.

If you engage Sport mode, the IC engine will share the load with the EV while warming up - another option would be to fit an auxiliary engine block heater.

Moreover, in the UK, idling is an offence under The Road Traffic Act 1988 Section 42. And yes, you guessed correctly it's to do with air pollution.

Plug in Hybrids might well be on Private Ground, so at home. The law on the Kings Highway is exactly that. The Offence of having cars sitting idling, engine running must allow exclusions for Blue Light Emergency services and others. Or Police Officers might well be booking them selves for the offence. PS, Parked Vehicle unattended. As for A! and its answers. Really a £20 penalty and going to £40. In 2026 in England / Wales or Northern Ireland or Scotland. ???? Bargain.

Edited 24 January24 Jan by Evolution13

1 minute ago, Evolution13 said:

Plug in Hybrids might well be on Private Ground, so at home. The law on the Kings Highway is exactly that. The Offence of having cars sitting idling, engine running must allow exclusions for Blue Light Emergency services and others. Or Police Officers might well be booking them selves for the offence.

I was trying to keep the post brief but to the point and not do a full discourse on all the exclusions, ifs and buts. You're the only one to mention Private Ground !!

Only one to mention private ground , but because the OP is talking PHEV, also not in the UK. ,

Edited 24 January24 Jan by Evolution13

"but because the OP is talking PHEV" Explain please.

Also Scotland, De-frosting exclusion.' Re Plug in hybrid, if unplugging and starting up engine the vehicle might well not be on a Public Highway. Just pointing out the obvious. '

It's certainly not obvious to me. I still don't get your point "the OP is talking PHEV". A PHEV still has an internal combustion engine capable of producing emissions and liable (in certain circumstances) for an undue idling offence. Perhaps you're simply trying to be argumentative - are You ???

No just not sure where the 1988 act really concerns those overseas, or even in parts of the UK. No idling offence if vehicle attended and De-frosting in cold weather. Not extreme cold weather, just ice on Glass.

On 20/01/2026 at 14:26, taipne said:

Hello. We bought a new car Škoda Kodiaq, sport, plugin 2025. We have a problem, the "StartStop" function does not work. When buying a car, no one explained anything that the "startstop" function does not work. The seller's knowledge and competence are minimal, providing information. In my climate zone it is currently -14-17c, I would like to warm up the car engine so as not to damage it, but I can't do it, the engine does not start. Is the car warranty valid? Thank you

Hi there,

I see this thread turned to a discussion about something not related.

You might want to check these 2 threads, I'm not sure if I got this right, but seems to be a PHEV thing.

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/535297-phev-charging-and-preheating/

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/536849-heating-when-stationary/

The start/stop function it by default on, turning off your engine when certain conditions are met. However, whn disabling it, the engine starts right away. I do not know how PHEV is supposed to function in this regard, though from what I remember seeing in different videos, you should be able to choose what you use, battery or engine. If not, another member pointed out that you can just not charge it and the engine will have to start.

Another thing to consider is that in modern engines, warming up the engine is not really a thing. These new engines use a thinner oil, so it is not the same as 20 years ago, still you need to drive gently until the engine warms up. Idling can do more harm, especially to your health, as you will get exhaust gases into the cabin, plus it can also be prohibited in some parts and it's a waste of gas/money.

Best!

The TSI,s get the Catalytic Converter up to temp quickly, and also the GPF, as designed to, even though it might be several miles before the oil ever gets to the efficient operating temp and this being well behind the coolant is up to temp.

On 20/01/2026 at 17:07, taipne said:

Hello. The battery is good, the problem is I can't start and warm up the engine, I have to drive with a cold engine. I think the engine is damaged in sub-zero temperatures. Skoda representatives say there is no solution.

I think you can start engine while in P then pressing brake and accelerator to the floor but don't worry about it just drive. The car is designed to start and drive cold that's basically how all hybrids designed and we don't see their engine failing all the time.

2 hours ago, NamePlate said:

I think you can start engine while in P then pressing brake and accelerator to the floor but don't worry about it just drive. The car is designed to start and drive cold that's basically how all hybrids designed and we don't see their engine failing all the time.

I would query the 'pressing the accelerator to the floor' part, as that will generate a message on the instrument cluster (ECU is set up to start engine at idle) - but that is generally correct.

It causes more damage to allow engine to 'warm up' while idling, rather than start engine and drive gently until engine warms up (after clearing all windows, of course)