STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card
The card must be inserted in detection zone 1.
To start:
- vehicles with an automatic gearbox, in the P position, press the brake pedal, press the 2 button, then release the brake pedal once the engine has started;
- vehicles with a manual gearbox, press the brake pedal and press the 2 button, then release the brake pedal once the engine has started. If a gear is engaged, also press the clutch pedal.
Special features
- If any of the starting conditions are not met, the message “Press Brake + START” or “Press Clutch + START” or “Select Gearbox Position “P”” is displayed on the instrument panel;
- in some cases, it will be necessary to move the steering wheel whilst pressing the start button 2 to help unlock the steering column; the message “Turn Steering Wheel + START” will warn you of this;
Note: on vehicles equipped with a manual gearbox, in the event of engine stalling the message “Press Clutch” will be displayed on the instrument panel. Fully press the clutch pedal to restart the engine.
Driver’s responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle
Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone in your vehicle, even for a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating equipment such as the electric windows or locking the doors, for example.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside the passenger compartment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
LPG versions
The engine is always started using petrol.
While the fuel tank is empty, the vehicle cannot start or drive in LPG mode only.
Operation using LPG/petrol bi-fuel requires the presence of petrol (for starting, high accelerations, cold temperatures, etc.).
If the orange warning light appears on the instrument panel and a beep sounds, fill the tank with fuel as soon as possible.
For more information on LPG versions SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS.
Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has stopped completely. Once the engine has stopped, the brake servo, power-assisted steering etc. and the passive safety devices such as the airbags and pretensioners will no longer operate.
Do not park the vehicle or run the engine in locations where combustible substances or materials such as grass or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system.
Driver’s responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle
Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone in your vehicle, even for a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating equipment such as the electric windows or locking the doors.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside the passenger compartment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
“Hands-free” starting with the tailgate open
In this case, the card should not be located in the luggage compartment, to prevent the risk of loss.
Accessories function
(switching on the ignition)
Once you have gained access to your vehicle, you may use some of its functions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).
To use the other functions, with the card in the passenger compartment, press the 2 button without pressing the pedals.
Operating faults
In certain cases, the hands-free card may not work:
- card battery flat, etc.;
- near to appliances operating on the same frequency as the card (monitor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);
- vehicle located in a high electromagnetic radiation zone.
The message “Place card on zone + START” appears on the instrument panel.
Press the brake or clutch pedal, then place the card 5 (button side) on the placement area 4. Press the 2 button to start the vehicle. The message goes out.
Conditions for stopping the engine
The vehicle must be stationary, with the lever positioned in P for vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
With the card in the vehicle, press button 2: the engine stops. The steering column is locked when a door is opened or the vehicle is locked.
If the card is no longer in the passenger compartment or if the card’s battery is flat, when the vehicle is stationary and you try to switch the engine off, the message “Keycard absent: press/hold START” appears on the instrument panel: press the 2 button for longer than three seconds.
If the card is no longer in the passenger compartment, make sure you can retrieve it before pressing and holding the button: without the card, you will not be able to start the vehicle.
With the engine switched off, any accessories being used (radio, etc.) will continue to function for approximately 10 minutes.
When the driver’s door is opened, the accessories stop working.
Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has stopped completely. Once the engine has stopped, the brake servo, power-assisted steering etc., and the passive safety devices such as the airbags and pretensioners will no longer operate.
When you leave your vehicle, especially if you have your card with you, check that the engine is completely switched off.
Driver’s responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle
Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone in your vehicle, even for a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating equipment such as the electric windows or locking the doors, for example.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside the passenger compartment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.