Driving
For more information on Energy
economy mode, refer to the
corresponding section.
Switching off the engine
Starting
► Immobilise the vehicle.
► With the engine at idle, turn the key to
position 1.
Key left in
► Remove the key from the ignition switch.
► To lock the steering column, turn the steering
wheel until it locks.
When the driver's door is opened, a
message is displayed, accompanied by an
audible signal, if the key has been left in the
ignition switch in position 1.
If the key has been left in the ignition switch
in position 2, the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox, select mode P
or N and press the brake pedal.
► Press the "START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to
position 1, then back to position 2.
Never switch off the ignition before the
complete immobilisation of the vehicle.
With the engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off - risk of
loss of control of the vehicle!
Starting/switching off the
engine with Keyless Entry
and Start
Diesel engines
Check that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
When leaving the vehicle, keep the key in
your possession and lock the vehicle.
In negative temperatures and/or when the
engine is cold, starting takes place only after the
preheating warning lamp goes out.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the "START/STOP" button:
► Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not
press the "START/STOP" button again until the
engine is running.
In all circumstances, if one of the starting
conditions is not met, a message is displayed.
In some circumstances, a message indicates
that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel
The electronic key must be present in the
passenger compartment.
The electronic key is also detected in the
boot.
If the electronic key is not detected, a
message is displayed.
Move the electronic key so that the engine
can be started or switched off.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key
not detected - Back-up starting or Back-up
switch-off" section.
Energy economy mode
After the engine has stopped (position 1. Stop),
for a maximum combined duration of 30 minutes,
you can still use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, courtesy lamps or dipped
beam headlamps.
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