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 manual gearboxes:
- the gearbox is in neutral;
and
- the vehicle speed is less than approximately 7 mph (3 km/h).
and
- the clutch pedal is released.
If warning light flashes, this means that the clutch pedal is not sufficiently released.
For all vehicles:
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.).
If the engine stalls while the system is in operation, pressing the clutch pedal right down will start it again.
If you get out of the vehicle, a beep notifies you that the engine is on standby and has not been switched off.
The engine MUST be stopped (not put in standby) before leaving the vehicle. STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE.
Do not drive off when the engine is on standby (warning light is displayed on the instrument panel).
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.
Manual gearbox
Keep the clutch pedal pressed right down.
Conditions for coming out of engine standby
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;
- parking distance control is in operation;
- the altitude is too high;
- 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.
For vehicles equipped with a manual gearbox
The restart may be interrupted if the clutch pedal is released too quickly while a gear is engaged.
To fill up with fuel, the engine must be stopped (and not only on standby in the case of vehicles equipped with the STOP and START function): you must switch off the ignition STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE.
Fire hazard.
Before carrying out any action in the engine compartment, you must switch off the ignition STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE.
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 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.
Deactivating, activating the function
Press 1 to deactivate the function. The 1 switch warning light illuminates.
Pressing again will reactivate the system. The 1 switch warning light goes out.
The system is automatically reactivated each time the vehicle is started using the start button. STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE.
Operating faults
When the “Check Stop & Start” message appears on the instrument panel and the 1 switch is on, this indicates that the system is deactivated.
Please consult an authorised dealer.
Special note: depending on the vehicle, for some of these conditions automatic restarting of the engine is inhibited if a door is open.
Special feature: with the engine in standby, press switch 1 to automatically restart the engine.
The engine MUST be stopped (not put in standby) before leaving the vehicle. STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE.
