2.5
ENG_UD59993_2
Fonction stop and start (X62 - Renault)
Preventing the engine from
standing by
In certain situations, such as negotiat-
ing a crossroads for instance, it is pos-
sible (with the system activated) to keep
the engine running so as to be ready to
move off quickly.
For vehicles equipped with robo-
tised gearboxes:
Keep the vehicle stationary without
pressing too hard on the brake pedal.
For vehicles equipped with manual
gearboxes:
Keep the clutch pedal pressed right
down.
STOP AND START FUNCTION (2/3)
Conditions for coming out of
engine standby
For vehicles equipped with robo-
tised gearboxes:
– the brake pedal is released, position
D or M engaged;
or
– the brake pedal is released in gear
position N with the handbrake off;
or
– the brake pedal is pressed again,
with N engaged and the handbrake
applied;
or
– the vehicle is in gear position R;
or
– the accelerator pedal is depressed.
For vehicles equipped with manual
gearboxes:
– the gearbox is in neutral and the
clutch pedal is slightly depressed;
or
– the engine is in gear and the clutch
pedal is pressed right down.
For vehicles equipped with a
manual gearbox
The restart may be interrupted if the
clutch pedal is released too quickly
while a gear is engaged.
Conditions preventing the
standby of the engine
Certain conditions prevent the system
from using the engine standby function,
including when:
– reverse gear is engaged;
– the bonnet is not locked;
– the outdoor temperature is too low or
too high;
– the battery is not sufficiently charged;
– the difference between the vehicle
interior temperature and the auto-
matic climate control instruction is
too high;
– parking distance control is in opera-
tion;
– the altitude is too high;
– the gradient is too steep for vehicles
fitted with a sequential gearbox;
– the “Clear view” function is activated
➥ 3.7 ;
– the engine coolant temperature is
too low;