STOP AND START FUNCTION

This system enables a reduced fuel consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions. The system is activated automatically when the vehicle is started. During driving, the system stops the engine (standby) when the vehicle comes to a stop or is moving at a slow speed (depending on the vehicle). The  warning light is displayed on the instrument panel.

Conditions of standby at low speed

The vehicle has set off from where it was parked;

For vehicles equipped with automatic gearboxes:

- the gearbox is in position D, M or N;

and

- the brake pedal is depressed (sufficiently hard);

If the  warning light flashes, this means that the brake pedal is not sufficiently pressed;

and

- the accelerator pedal is not depressed;

and

- the speed is zero or, depending on the vehicle, as soon as the speed is lower than a threshold specific to the vehicle.

The engine remains on standby if position P is selected, or if position N is selected with the handbrake engaged and the brake pedal released.

For vehicles equipped with manual gearboxes:

- the gearbox is in neutral;

and

- the clutch pedal is released. If the  warning light flashes, this means that the clutch pedal must be released completely;

and

- the vehicle speed is lower than a threshold specific to the vehicle.

For all vehicles:

Warning light  on the instrument panel is lit when the engine is on standby.

The vehicle equipment remain operational while the engine is stopped.

When the engine switches to standby, the steering assistance may no longer be operational.

In this case it becomes operational again when the engine is no longer on standby or the speed exceeds approximately 1 mph (1 km/h) (downhill, slope etc.).

Conditions of standby at high speed

Depending on the vehicle, standby may be activated in freewheel mode WARNING LIGHTS.

For vehicles equipped with automatic gearboxes:

- the gearbox is in position D or M;

and

- the brake pedal is released;

and

- the acceleration pedal is released.

The warning light  on the instrument panel is lit when the engine is on standby.

Preventing the engine from standing by

In certain situations, such as negotiating a crossroads for instance, it is possible (with the system activated) to keep the engine running so as to be ready to move off quickly.

For vehicles equipped with automatic gearboxes:

Keep the vehicle stationary without pressing too hard on the brake pedal.

For vehicles equipped with manual gearboxes:

Keep the clutch pedal pressed right down.

Conditions for coming out of engine standby

For automatic gearboxes:

- when the driver’s door is opened;

or

- when the driver’s seat belt is unfastened;

- the brake pedal is released, position D, M or N engaged;

or

- position R is engaged;

or

- the accelerator pedal is depressed;

or

- in manual mode, the gear change paddles are activated.

For manual gearboxes:

- when opening the driver’s door, without any gear engaged and the clutch pedal released;

or

- when unfastening the driver’s seat belt, without any gear engaged and the clutch pedal released;

or

- the gearbox is in neutral and the clutch pedal is slightly depressed;

or

- the engine is in gear and the clutch pedal is pressed right down.

Special note: depending on the vehicle, if you switch off the ignition when the engine is on standby, the warning light Ä is displayed for a few seconds on the instrument panel.

Conditions preventing the standby of the engine

Certain conditions prevent the system from using the engine standby function, including when:

- the driver’s door is not closed;

- the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened;

- reverse gear is engaged;

- the bonnet is not locked;

- the outdoor temperature is too low or too high;

- the battery is not sufficiently charged;

- the difference between the vehicle interior temperature and the automatic climate control instruction is too high;

- parking distance control is in operation;

- the altitude is too high;

- the gradient is too steep for vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox;

- the “Clear view” function is activated AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL ;

- the engine temperature is too low;

- the emission control system is being regenerated;

-...

Warning light  is displayed on the instrument panel. This notifies you that engine standby is not available.

Special feature of the automatic engine re-start

Under certain conditions, the engine can restart on its own in order to guarantee your safety and comfort.

This can occur especially when:

- the outdoor temperature is too low or too high;

- the “Clear view” function is activated AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL ;

- the battery is not sufficiently charged;

- the vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h) (downhill slope, etc.);

- repeated pressing on the brake pedal or braking system requirement;

-...

The  warning light is displayed on the instrument panel to notify you of automatic engine restarting.