Driving
Associated indicator lamps
Putting the engine into standby (STOP mode)
Stop & Start (Petrol)
The engine automatically enters standby mode
as soon as the driver indicates their intention
to stop, with the gear lever in neutral and the
clutch pedal released.
Function activated: engine on stand-
by (STOP mode).
(Depending on version)
The Stop & Start function puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. red
lights, traffic jams). The engine automatically
restarts - START mode - as soon as the driver
indicates the intention of moving off again.
Primarily designed for urban use, the function
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level
when stationary.
Vehicle stationary, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel
when the engine goes into STOP
mode.
Warning
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid
any risk of injury caused by the engine
restarting automatically.
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).
The function does not affect the functionalities
of the vehicle, in particular the braking.
Deactivation/Reactivation
– Vehicle has not exceeded 10 km/h since the
last engine start.
– Needed to maintain a comfortable
temperature in the passenger compartment.
– Demisting active.
The function is activated by default when the
ignition is switched on.
Warning
Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations, particularly on flooded
roads, refer to the corresponding section.
– Braking assistance being used.
In these cases, this indicator lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes
off.
Tip
Operation
After the engine has restarted, STOP
mode is not available until the vehicle has
reached a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).
Main conditions for operation
► To deactivate or reactivate the system, press
this button.
The indicator lamp is on when the system is
deactivated.
– All vehicle doors must be closed.
– The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
– The level of charge in the battery must be
sufficient.
– The temperature of the engine must be
within its nominal operating range.
– The outside temperature must be between
0°C and 35°C.
Tip
During parking manoeuvres, STOP
mode is not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear or turning the
steering wheel.
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