1)
In the mHEV version (semi-hybrid), above 20 km/h.
Limited system power
The warning lamp lights up yellow.
A warning text accompanied by an audible
warning is displayed on the instrument cluster.
System power is limited as it is not possible to
use the combustion engine.
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The available power can be monitored on
the instrument cluster ›››page20.
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If the combustion engine cannot be started
due to lack of fuel (empty tank), refuel as soon
as possible. If the charge level of the high-volt-
age battery is low and it is not possible to use
the combustion engine, the vehicle will be im-
mobilised.
As soon as the combustion engine is available
again, the warning light on the instrument clus-
ter will go out.
Electric Mode is not available
The indicator lamp lights up in white.
The electric mode (driving in electric mode)
cannot be used temporarily because one or
more conditions are not met.
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Meet the conditions for using the Electric
mode ›››page168.
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.
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
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Brake until the vehicle has come to a stand-
still, and keep your foot on the brake pedal or
activate the Auto Hold function so that the ve-
hicle 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
1)
).
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When you take your foot o the brake pedal
the engine will start up again. The indicator
lamp goes out. When the Auto Hold system is
active, 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
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The driver door must be closed.
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The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
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The bonnet must be closed.
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The engine has reached operating tempera-
ture.
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The reverse gear must not be engaged.
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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:
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