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Driving
Starting / Switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and
Starting
Starting the engine
F With a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral and declutch fully.
F With an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector at P or N and press the brake
pedal.
F Briefly press the "START/
STOP" button while maintaining
pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
If the electronic key is not detected
in the zone, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key into the zone
so that the engine can be started.
If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "START/STOP" button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed.
The presence of the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" electronic key in the
recognition zone is essential.
As a safety measure, do not leave this
zone with the vehicle running.
Diesel vehicles
In temperatures below zero
the engine will not start until
the preheater warning lamp
has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing "START/STOP", you should
hold the brake or clutch pedal down
until the warning lamp goes off and do
not press the "START/STOP" button
again.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts.
See the advice for Diesel versions.
F Place the electronic key inside the vehicle:
there is no need to place it in the reader.