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;
- 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 3 mph (5 km/h).
The warning light on the instrument panel is lit when the engine is on standby. The vehicle equipment remains 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 0.62 mph (1 km/h) (downhill, slope etc.).
Before leaving the vehicle, the engine must be stopped and not put on standby (please see the information on “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2).
Keep your vehicle stationary when the engine is on standby (shown by the warning light on the instrument panel).
If the engine is put in standby, the electronic parking brake (depending on the vehicle) is not applied automatically.
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.
Keep the clutch pedal pressed right down.
Conditions for coming out of engine standby
- 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.
If the engine stalls while the system is in operation, pressing the clutch pedal right down will start it again.
The restart may be interrupted if the clutch pedal is released too quickly while a gear is engaged.
The engine must be switched off for refuelling (and not just on standby for vehicles equipped with the Stop and Start) function: it is essential to switch off the engine completely (please refer to the “Starting and stopping the engine” section in Chapter 2).
Fire hazard.
Conditions preventing the standby of the engine
Certain conditions prevent the system from using the engine standby function, including when:
- 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 (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 case
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.
Deactivate the Stop and Start function for any operation performed in the engine compartment.
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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Deactivating, activating the function
Press 1 to deactivate the function. Warning light 2 in the switch lights up.
Pressing this again will reactivate the system. Warning light 2 in switch 1 goes out.
The system is automatically reactivated each time the vehicle is started (see “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2).
Operating faults
If warning light 2 lights up without pressing switch 1, the system is deactivated.
Please consult an authorised dealer.
The ignition must be switched off before leaving the vehicle (please see the information on “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2).