Abstract: A method and apparatus for first filling a fuel system in a motor vehicle equipped with at least two operating elements as well as a fuel pump delivering the fuel is provided. For simplifying the first filling, the method and apparatus operates the fuel pump for filling the fuel system when a simultaneous actuation of the at least two operating elements provided in the vehicle occurs.

Abstract: A method and a system are disclosed for the controlled shutting-off of an internal-combustion engine. The engine system includes a fuel injection timing gear, an ignition control, an electric machine in the form of an electric motor and/or generator coupled directly or indirectly with the internal-combustion engine, and another control unit. In order to ensure a controlled shutting-off the control unit is operable to detect a shut-off signal for the internal-combustion engine, to interrupt the fuel injection while the ignition is simultaneously maintained, to maintain a defined rotational engine speed for a defined time or a defined number of crankshaft revolutions by means of the electric machine, and finally to stop the internal-combustion engine by means of the electric machine.