D R I V I N G
If your vehicle is fitted with the sys-
tem, a time counter calculates the
sum of the periods in STOP mode
during a journey. It rests itself to zero
every time the ignition is switched on
with the key.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
The Stop & Start system puts the en-
gine temporarily into standby - STOP
mode - during stops in the traffic (red
lights, traffic jams, or other...). The en-
gine restarts automatically - START
mode - as soon as you want to move
off. The restart takes place instantly,
quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop &
Start system reduces fuel consump-
tion and exhaust emissions as well
as the noise level when stationary.
STOP mode is not invoked
when:
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the driver's door is open,
the driver's seat belt is not fas-
tened,
For your comfort, during parking
maoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as
for example, braking, power steer-
ing...
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the vehicle has not exceeded
6 mph (10 km/h) since the last
engine start using the key,
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the electric parking brake is ap-
plied or being applied,
the engine is needed to maintain
a comfortable temperature in the
passenger compartment,
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demisting is active,
some special conditions (battery
charge, engine temperature,
braking assistance, ambient
temperature...) where the engine
is needed to assure control of a
system.
Operation
Never refuel with the en-
gine in STOP mode; you
must switch off the ignition
with the key.
Going into engine STOP mode
The"ECO"warninglampcomes
on in the instrument panel and
the engine goes into standby:
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In this case, the "ECO" warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds then
goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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with the electronic gearbox
system, at speeds below 4 mph
(6 km/h), press the brake pedal or
put the gear lever in position N.
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