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 sequential gearbox:

- the gearbox is in position A, Mor N;

and

- the brake pedal is depressed (sufficiently hard);

and

- the accelerator pedal is not depressed;

and

- the speed is zero for around 1 second.

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 manual gearboxes:

- the gearbox is in neutral;

and

- the clutch pedal is released.

If warning light  flashes, this means that the clutch pedal is not sufficiently released.

and

- the vehicle speed is less than approximately 2 mph (3 km/h).

The engine will restart when you press the clutch pedal and move into gear.

For all vehicles:

Warning light  on the instrument panel is lit when the engine is on standby.

The vehicle equipment remain operational while the engine is stopped.

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.

SEQUENTIAL gearbox

Keep the vehicle stationary without pressing too hard on the brake pedal.

Manual gearbox

Keep the clutch pedal pressed right down.

Conditions for coming out of engine standby

For sequential gearbox:

- the brake pedal is released, position A or M engaged, or;

- the brake pedal is released, position N engaged and the handbrake off, or;

- or the brake pedal is pressed again, with position P engaged or position N engaged with the parking brake applied or;

- position R is engaged or;

- the accelerator pedal is pressed.

For manual gearboxes:

- 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.

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 (less than around 0 °C or higher than around 35 °C);

- the battery is not sufficiently charged;

- the difference between the vehicle interior temperature and the automatic climate control instruction is too high;

- the “Clear View” function is activated (please see “Automatic Climate Control” in Section 3);

- the engine coolant temperature is too low;

- automatic particle filter cleaning is underway;

- the “Fast Idle Speed” function is activated (please refer to the information on “Fast Idle Speed” in section 2);

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Warning light  is displayed on the instrument panel. This notifies you that the engine is on standby.

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 (less than around 0 °C or higher than around 35 °C);

- 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 7 km/h (downhill slope, etc.);

- repeated pressing on the brake pedal or braking system requirement;

- on vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, engine restarting may be interrupted if the clutch pedal is released too quickly while a gear is engaged;

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