Driving
The information appears in the
instrument panel in the form of an
arrow.
Operation
For your convenience, during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available
for a few seconds after coming out of
reverse gear.
The Stop & Start system does not modify
the vehicle's functions, such as, for
example, braking, power steering, etc.
Going into engine STOP mode
With a manual gearbox, the arrow may be
accompanied by the gear recommended.
This arrow may be pointing up or down,
depending on the context.
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically.
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With a manual gearbox, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), or with the vehicle
stationary (with the PureTech 110, 130 and
BlueHDi 100, 130 versions), when you place
the gear lever in neutral and you release the
clutch pedal,
With an automatic gearbox, at speeds
below 2 mph (3 km/h), or when the vehicle
is stationary (depending on version), when
you press the brake pedal or place the gear
selector into position N.
The system adapts its gear efficiency
recommendation according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the
driver's requirements (power, acceleration,
braking, etc.).
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition with
the "START/STOP" button.
The system never suggests:
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
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engaging first gear,
engaging reverse gear.
STOP mode is not invoked when:
If your vehicle is fitted with this system, a time
counter calculates the sum of the periods in
STOP mode during a journey. It resets to zero
every time the ignition is switched on with the
"START/STOP" button.
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the driver's door is open,
Stop & Start
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start using
the "START/STOP" button,
the electric parking brake is applied or being
applied,
the engine is needed to maintain
a comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
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The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby – STOP mode – during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or
other, etc.). The engine restarts automatically –
START mode – as soon as you wish to move off
again.
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demisting is active,
Restarting occurs instantaneously, quickly and
silently.
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