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Driving
(depending on engine), with the gear lever in
neutral and the clutch pedal released.
With an automatic gearbox: with the brake
pedal depressed or the gear selector in
position N, with the vehicle stationary.
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby
during the journey. It is reset to zero every time
the ignition is switched on.
Special cases:
The engine will not go into standby if the
conditions for operation are not met and in the
following cases:
– Steep slope (ascending or descending).
– Vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h)
since the last engine start (with the key or the
START/STOP button).
– Needed to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
– Demisting active.
In these cases, this indicator lamp ashes
for a few seconds, then goes o.
After the engine has restarted, STOP
mode is not available until the vehicle
has reached a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode
is not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear or turning the
steering wheel.
Restarting the engine (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the
driver indicates the intention of moving o again:
With a manual gearbox: with the clutch pedal
fully depressed.
With an automatic gearbox:
– With the selector in position D or M: with the
brake pedal released.
– With the selector in position N and the brake
pedal released: with the selector at D or M.
– With the selector in position P and the brake
pedal depressed: with the selector at R, N, D
or M.
– Reverse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine will restart automatically if the
conditions for operation are met again and in the
following cases:
– With a manual gearbox: vehicle speed
exceeds 16 mph (25 km/h) or 2 mph (3 km/h)
(depending on engine).
– With an automatic gearbox, vehicle speed
exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
In these cases, this indicator lamp ashes
for a few seconds, then goes o.
Malfunctions
Depending on the vehicle’s equipment:
In the event of a system malfunction, this
warning lamp ashes on the instrument
panel.
The warning lamp in this button ashes
and a message appears, accompanied by
an audible signal.
Have it checked by a Fiat Dealership or a
qualied workshop.
The vehicle stalls in STOP mode
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come
on if there is a fault.
Depending on version, a warning message
may also be displayed, prompting you to place
the gear selector in position N and depress the
brake pedal.
► Switch o the ignition then start the engine
again with the key or the "START/STOP" button.
12 V battery
The Stop & Start system requires a
12 V battery of specic technology and
specication.
All work must be carried out only by a Fiat
Dealership or a qualied workshop
Tyre under-ination
detection
This system automatically checks the pressures
of the tyres while driving.
It compares the information given by the wheel
speed sensors with reference values, which
must be reinitialised every time the tyre
pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed.
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