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. 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 vehicles equipped with automatic gearboxes:

- the gearbox is in position D, N or in manual mode;

and

- the brake pedal is depressed (sufficiently hard);

If the  warning light flashes, vehicle stationary, and the message “Press brake pedal” appears on the instrument panel, it indicates that the brake pedal is not sufficiently depressed;

and

- the accelerator pedal is not depressed;

and

- when the vehicle speed is zero during approximately one second or, depending on the vehicle, as soon as the vehicle speed is below approximately 3 mph (5 km/h).

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;

If the warning light flashes and the message “Release Clutch pedal” appears on the instrument panel, this indicates that the clutch pedal is not sufficiently released;

and

- the clutch pedal is 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 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.).

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 and when the engine standby is performed only when the vehicle stopped:

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 vehicles equipped with automatic gearboxes:

- when the driver’s door is opened;

or

- when the driver’s seat belt is unfastened;

or

- the brake pedal is released, with position D or manual mode engaged;

or

- the brake pedal is released in gear position N with the handbrake off;

or

- the brake pedal is pressed again in gear position P or N engaged with the handbrake applied;

or

- the vehicle is in gear position R;

or

- the accelerator pedal is depressed.

For vehicles equipped with 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 Ä warning light may be 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 seat belt is not fastened or was not fastened when driving began;

- 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 slope 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.

The  warning light may appear along with a message on the instrument panel:

- “Optimising Battery Recharge” to prioritise battery charging;

- “Prioritising Thermal Comfort” to prioritise air conditioning;

- “Prioritising running engine” to prioritise engine operations.

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.