Alpine A110 2023 - Page 91

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE
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Before leaving the
vehicle, the engine must
be stopped and not just
on standby (please see
the information on "Starting,
stopping the engine" in Section
2).
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 on so as
to be ready to move off quickly.
Keep the vehicle stationary without
pressing too hard on the brake pedal.
Conditions for coming out of
engine standby
– The brake pedal is released and D
or M position is engaged;
or
– the brake pedal is released, N
position is engaged and the parking
brake is released;
or
– the brake pedal is pressed again, P
position is engaged or N position is
engaged and the parking brake is
applied;
or
– the R position is engaged;
or
– the accelerator pedal is depressed.
Special note: depending on the
vehicle, if you switch off the ignition
when the engine is on standby, the
warning light may be displayed
for a few seconds on the instrument
panel.
The engine must be
switched off for refuelling
(and not just on standby
for vehicles equipped
with the Stop and Start function):
you must switch off the engine
completely (please refer to the
information on "Starting and
stopping the engine" in Section
2).
Fire hazard.
Conditions preventing the standby
of the engine
Certain conditions prevent the system
from using the engine standby
function, especially when:
– reverse gear is engaged;
– the driver's door is not closed;
– the driver's seat belt is not fastened;
– 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 setpoint is too high;
– the Sport or Track driving mode is
activated (please refer to "Choice of
driving mode" in Section 2);
– the altitude is too high;
– the gradient is too steep;
– the "Clear View" function is activated
(refer to "Automatic climate control" in
Section 3);
– the engine temperature is too low;
– ...
Warning light is displayed on the
instrument panel. This notifies you that
engine standby is not available.