40the Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - S
tOP mode -
during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic
jams, or other...).
the engine restarts
automatically - S
tARt mode - as soon as
you want to move of
f.
the restart takes
place instantly, quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start
system reduces fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions and offers the comfort of
complete silence when stationary.
StoP & StArt
operation
Going into engine StoP mode
With the vehicle stationary, put the gear
lever into neutral, then release the clutch
pedal.
-
t
his indicator lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and
the engine goes into standby. Automatic stopping of the engine is
only possible after the vehicle has
exceed a speed of about 6 mph (10 km/h),
to avoid repeated stopping of the engine
when driving slowly.
Never leave your vehicle with out first
turning off the ignition with the key.
Never refuel with the engine in
S
tOP mode; you must switch of
f the
ignition with the key. Special cases: S
t
o
P
mode unavailable
the StOP mode is not invoked when:
-
the system is initialising,
-
the driver's door is open,
-
the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-
the air conditioning is running,
-
the heated rear screen is on,
-
the windscreen wiper is on fast wipe,
-
reverse gear is engaged, for a parking
manoeuvre,
-
some special conditions (battery
charge, engine temperature, particle
filter regeneration, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the
engine is needed to assure control of a
system.
this indicator lamp in the
instrument panel flashes for a
few seconds, then goes off.
this operation is perfectly normal.
Starting and switching off
