FUNCTION STOP AND START

This system enables a reduced fuel consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

The system is activated automatically when the vehicle is started.

While driving, the system stops the engine (standby) when the vehicle is at a standstill (traffic jam, traffic lights, etc).

Conditions for engine standby

The vehicle has set off from where it was parked;

For automatic gearboxes:

- gearbox is in position D, M or N;

and

- the brake pedal is depressed (sufficiently hard);

and

- the accelerator pedal is not depressed;

and

- the speed is zero for around 1 second.

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 manual gearboxes:

- the gearbox is in neutral;

and

- the clutch pedal is released. If the warning light  flashes, this means that the clutch pedal is not sufficiently released;

and

- the vehicle speed is less than approximately 2 mph (3 km/h).

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.

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.

Automatic gearbox:

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

Manual gearbox:

Keep the clutch pedal pressed right down.

Conditions for coming out of engine standby

For automatic gearboxes:

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

or

- the brake pedal is released, position N engaged and the parking brake released;

or

- the brake pedal is pressed again, position P engaged or position N engaged with the parking brake applied;

or

- position R is engaged;

or

- the accelerator pedal is depressed;

or

- in manual mode, the gear lever is moved towards + or -.

For manual gearboxes:

- 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:

for vehicles equipped with a card:

- the driver’s door is not closed;

- the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened;

for all vehicles:

- 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;

- the altitude is too high;

- parking distance control is in operation;

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

- the “clear view” function is activated (please see “Automatic climate control” in section 3);

- the engine temperature is too low;

- the emission control system is being regenerated;

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The warning light  appears on the instrument panel to indicate that engine standby is not available.

Special cases for vehicles with a card

With the engine on standby (traffic jam, traffic lights, etc.), if the driver unfastens the seat belt and opens the driver’s door, or gets out of the seat, the ignition is switched off.

The assisted parking brake is applied automatically.

To restart and reactivate the Stop and Start system, start the engine (please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2).

Special cases of vehicles with a key

With the engine on standby (traffic jam, traffic lights, etc.), if you get out of the vehicle, a beep warns you that the engine is on standby and has not been stopped.

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 (please see “Automatic climate control” in section 3);

- 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;

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