STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE
2
90 - Driving
Before carrying out any
operation in the engine
compartment, the
ignition must be
switched off (refer to the
information on "Starting, stopping
the engine" in Section 2)
Special cases
With the engine on standby (traffic jam,
traffic lights, etc.), if the driver
unfastens their seat belt, opens the
driver's door or gets out of their seat,
the ignition will be switched off.
The handbrake is applied
automatically.
To restart and reactivate the Stop and
Start system, start the engine (refer to
the information on "Starting, stopping
the engine" in Section 2).
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 may occur when:
– the outdoor temperature is too low or
too high;
– the "Clear View" function is activated
(refer to "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.);
– the brake pedal is pressed
repeatedly or there is a braking system
requirement;
– ...
Deactivating, activating the
function
Press the switch
1
to deactivate the
function. The "Stop & Start
deactivated" message appears on the
instrument panel and the switch
1
indicator light illuminates.
Pressing again will reactivate the
system. The "Stop & Start activated"
message appears on the instrument
panel and the switch
1
indicator light
goes out.
Special note: with the
engine on standby, press
switch
1
to automatically
restart the engine.
The system reactivates automatically
each time the vehicle is started using
the start button (refer to "Starting,
stopping the engine" in Section 2).
Operating faults
If the "Check Stop & Start" message
appears on the instrument panel
accompanied by the warning light
1
,
this indicates that the system is
deactivated.
Consult an approved dealer.