Starting/stopping the engine: vehicle with key

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Starting/stopping the engine: vehicle with key

Starting the engine

To start:
On vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox, set the lever to P position.
WARNING
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.
Petrol versions
  • Activate the starter without accelerating;
  • release the key as soon as the engine starts.
Diesel versions
  • Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position 2 and hold this position until the engine preheating light goes out;
  • turn the key to the "START" starting position 3without accelerating;
  • release the key as soon as the engine starts.
Special note: when starting the engine in very low exterior temperatures (below -10°C): hold down the clutch pedal until the engine starts.
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key to the "LOCK" position 0.
WARNING
Never start your vehicle while freewheeling on a gradient. Risk of non-activation of power-assisted steering. There is a risk of accidents.
Note: on vehicles equipped with a manual gearbox, in the event of engine stalling the "Press Clutch" message will be displayed on the instrument panel. Fully press the clutch pedal to restart the engine.
WARNING
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.