Starting, stopping the engine

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Starting, stopping the engine

Ignition-starter switch on a vehicle with card

Starting

The card must be in the detection zone 1.
To start:
To start: in P position, press the brake pedal, press button 2, then release the brake pedal once the engine has started. On E-Tech full hybrid vehicles, the READY message illuminates on the instrument panel along with a sound signal. The message disappears when the vehicle speed is above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h).
WARNING
Before carrying out any operation in the engine compartment, you must switch off the ignition.
Special features
  • If one of the conditions required for starting is not met, the "Press brake pedal + START" or "Set gearbox to P" message is displayed on the instrument panel;
  • in some cases it is necessary to move the steering wheel while pressing the start button 2 to help unlock the steering column – in this case the Turn steering wheel + START" message will inform you.
Tip
Depending on the vehicle, you may have a digital key that offers all the functions of the card.
However, if a card has been left inside the vehicle and the doors have been locked with a digital key, all of the card's functions will be inhibited.
For further information, please see the "Digital key" section DIGITAL KEY.
Note:
  • the engine unit will switch off automatically after approximately 15 minutes if the vehicle has remained stationary and the driver's seat belt has not been fastened. If necessary, you can restart the engine by pressing the button 2 once.
Tip
During a system update via the multimedia system it will not be possible to start the vehicle.
Wait for the update to be completed before starting the vehicle.
For more information on system updates, please refer to the multimedia instructions.

"Hands-free" starting with the luggage compartment 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 button 2 without pressing the pedals.
The "Place card in zone + START" message appears on the instrument panel.
Press the brake pedal, then place the card 4 (button side) on the placement area 3. Press the button 2 to start the vehicle. The message goes out.

Operating faults

In certain cases, the hands-free card may not work:
  • when the card battery is flat, etc.;
  • when near to appliances operating on the same frequency as the card (monitor, mobile phone, video game, phone charger, etc.);
  • the vehicle is located in a high electromagnetic radiation zone.

Conditions for stopping the engine

The vehicle must be stationary, with the lever in P position. The READY message is displayed on the instrument panel.
With the card in the vehicle, press the button 2: the engine is switched off. The READY message disappears from the instrument panel.
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 when you try to switch the engine off, the "Card missing: press and hold START" message appears on the instrument panel: press button 2 for at least two 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 restart 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.

Special case of vehicles E-Tech full hybrid

With the vehicle stationary and in electric operating mode, the "ENGINE ON SWITCH OFF IGNITION" message appears on the instrument panel accompanied by a beep if:
  • the driver's seatbelt is not fastened;
  • the bonnet is open;
  • the driver's door is open.
WARNING
Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has stopped completely. Once the engine has stopped, the brake servo, power-assisted steering and passive safety devices, such as theairbagsand pretensioners, will no longer operate.
WARNING
When you leave your vehicle, especially if you have your card with you, check that the engine is completely switched off.
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.