FUNCTION STOP AND START

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 automatic gearboxes:

- the gearbox is in position D, M or 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 the warning light  flashes, this means that the clutch pedal is not sufficiently released;

and

- the vehicle speed is less than approximately 3 mph (5 km/h).

For all vehicles:

The warning light  on the instrument panel is lit when the engine is on standby. The vehicle equipment remains 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 0.62 mph (1 km/h) (downhill, slope etc.).

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.

For vehicles equipped with automatic gearboxes:

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

For vehicles equipped with manual gearboxes:

Keep the clutch pedal pressed right down.

Conditions for coming out of engine standby

For automatic gearboxes:

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

or

- the brake pedal is released in gear position N with the handbrake off;

or

- the brake pedal is pressed again in gear position P or N engaged with the handbrake applied;

or

- the vehicle is in gear position R;

or

- the accelerator pedal is depressed;

or

- in manual mode, the gear lever is moved to + or -.

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.

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:

on vehicles equipped with a “hands-free” card:

- the driver’s door is not closed;

- the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened.

for all vehicles:

- reverse gear is engaged;

- the bonnet is not locked;

- the outdoor temperature is too low or too high;

- the battery is not sufficiently charged;

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

- parking distance control is in operation;

- the altitude is too high;

- the gradient is too steep for vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox;

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

- the engine temperature is too low;

- the emission control system is being regenerated;

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Warning light  is displayed on the instrument panel. This notifies you that engine standby is not available.

Special case for vehicles equipped with a “hands-free” card

With the engine on standby (traffic jam, traffic lights, etc.), if the driver unfastens the seat belt and opens the driver’s door, or gets out of the seat, the ignition is switched off.

The assisted parking brake is applied automatically.

To restart and reactivate the Stop and Start system, start the engine (please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2).

Special case of vehicles with a key

With the engine on standby (traffic jam, traffic lights, etc.), if you get out of the vehicle, a beep warns you that the engine is on standby and has not been stopped.

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 “Clear View” function is activated (please see “Automatic climate control” in Section 3);

- 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;

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