Driving
In Start-Stop mode, the engine will automat-
ically s
wit
ch off 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 stays lit
1)
.
When the ignition is s
wit
ched on, the Start-
Stop function is automatically activated.
More information on the Start-Stop system
can be found in the Infotainment system:
press the function button > Vehicle in-
fo > Vehicle status
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page 88 .
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
●
When the vehicle is stopped, put it into
neutral and release the clutch pedal. The en-
gine will stop. The warning lamp will light
up. The engine may be stopped before the
vehicle comes to a standstill (approximately 7
km/h).
●
When you depress the clutch pedal, the
engine will start again. The indicator lamp
goes out.
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox
●
Brake until it is stopped, and keep your foot
on the brake pedal or activate the Auto Hold
system so that the vehicle remains braked.
The engine will stop. The warning lamp will
appear in the display. The engine can be
stopped before stopping completely (ap-
proximately 7 or 2 km/h depending on the
vehicle's gearbox).
2)
●
When you take your foot off the brake
pedal the engine will start up again. The indi-
cator lamp goes out. With the Auto Hold sys-
tem, 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 tem-
perature.
●
The reverse gear must not be engaged.
●
The vehicle must not be on a very steep
slope.
The engine does not turn off for various
reasons
Before stopping the vehicle, the system veri-
fies whether certain conditions are met. The
engine does not switch off, in the following
situations for example:
●
The engine has not yet reached the re-
quired temperature for the Start-Stop mode.
●
The temperature selected on the climate
control has not been reached.
●
The interior temperature is very high/low.
●
Defrost function button activated
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page 146.
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The parking aid* is switched on.
●
The battery is very low.
●
The steering wheel is overly turned or is
being turned.
●
If there is a danger of misting.
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After engaging reverse gear.
●
In case of a very steep gradient.
●
In a traffic jam after stopping for the fifth
time, the engine will not stop any more.
●
With ESC disabled.
1)
Valid for versions with the start button on the
centre console.
2)
In the mHEV v
ersion (semi-hybrid), above 20
km/h.
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