1)
Valid for versions with the start button on the centre console.
2)
In the mHEV version (semi-hybrid), above 20 km/h.
●
Meet the conditions for using the Electric
mode.
Start-Stop system
Description and operation
Not valid for PHEV hybrid vehicles
The Start-Stop system helps you to save fuel
and reduce CO
2
emissions.
In Start-Stop mode, the engine will automati-
cally switch o when the vehicle stops or is
stopping. The ignition remains switched on.
The engine automatically switches back on
when required.
In this scenario, the light of the
button remains lit.
1)
When the ignition is switched on, the Start-
Stop function is automatically activated.
Indicator lamps
The Start-Stop system is available, the
automatic engine shutdown is active.
The Start-Stop system is not available or
has been disconnected.
Stopping and starting the engine
Vehicles with a manual gearbox:
●
When the vehicle is stopped, put it into neu-
tral and release the clutch pedal. The engine
will stop. The warning lamp will light up on
the display. The engine may be stopped be-
fore the vehicle comes to a standstill (approxi-
mately 7 km/h).
●
When you depress the clutch pedal, the en-
gine will start again. The indicator lamp goes
out.
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox:
●
Brake until the vehicle has come to a stand-
still, and keep your foot on the brake pedal or
activate the Auto Hold system so that the vehi-
cle remains braked. The engine will stop. The
warning lamp will appear on the display. The
engine may stop before the car stops com-
pletely (approximately 7 or 2 km/h depending
on the vehicle's gearbox
2)
).
●
When you take your foot o the brake pedal
the engine will start up again. The indicator
lamp goes out. With the Auto Hold system, the
engine will not start if you remove your foot
from the brake pedal. The car starts when you
press the accelerator pedal.
Basic requirements for the start/stop mode
●
The driver door must be closed.
●
The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
●
The bonnet must be closed.
●
The engine has reached operating tempera-
ture.
●
The reverse gear must not be engaged.
●
The vehicle must not be on a very steep
slope.
The engine does not turn o for various rea-
sons
Before stopping the vehicle, the system veri-
es whether certain conditions are met. The
engine does not switch o, in the following
situations for example:
●
The engine has not yet reached the required
temperature for the Start-Stop mode.
●
The temperature selected on the climate
control has not been reached.
●
The interior temperature is very high/low.
●
De-icing function button activated.
●
Park assist is switched on.
●
The battery is very low.
●
The steering wheel is overly turned or is be-
ing turned.
●
If there is a danger of misting.
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