Get Driving -> STOP AND START FUNCTION Guide for Dacia Sandero 4 Door Third Generation (2021-2026)

STOP AND START FUNCTION (1/4)

This system enables a reduced fuel

consumption and lower greenhouse

gas emissions. The system is acti-

vated automatically when the vehicle is

started. While driving, the system stops

the engine (standby) when the vehicle

is at a standstill (traffic jam, traffic lights,

etc).

and

The vehicle equipment remain opera-

tional while the engine is stopped.

– the accelerator pedal is not de-

pressed;

and

– the speed is zero for around

1 second.

When the engine switches to standby,

the steering assistance may no longer

be operational.

In this case it becomes operational

again when the engine is no longer on

standby or the speed exceeds approxi-

mately 1 mph (1 km/h) (downhill, slope

etc.).

The engine remains on standby if posi-

tion P is selected, or if position N is se-

lected with the handbrake engaged and

the brake pedal released.

Conditions for engine

standby

The vehicle has set off from where it

was parked;

For vehicles equipped with manual

gearboxes:

If the engine is put in

standby, the electronic

parking brake (depending

on the vehicle) is not ap-

plied automatically.

– the gearbox is in neutral;

For vehicles equipped with auto-

matic gearboxes:

– the gearbox is in position D, L (de-

pending on the vehicle) or N;

and

– the brake pedal is depressed (suffi-

ciently hard);

If the



warning light flashes

and that the message “Shift to

neutral” appears on the instrument

panel, this indicates that you need

to shift the gear lever to neutral;

Keep your vehicle station-

ary when the engine is

on standby (shown by the

and

– the clutch pedal is released;

and

– the vehicle speed is less than ap-

proximately 3 mph (5 km/h).

If the



warning light flashes and

the message “Press brake pedal”

appears on the instrument panel, it

indicates that the brake pedal is not

sufficiently depressed;

warning light

instrument panel).



on the

For all vehicles:

Warning light

ment panel is lit when the engine is on

standby.



on the instru-

The engine MUST be

stopped (not put in standby)

before leaving the vehicle.

➥ 2.3 ➥ 2.5.

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STOP AND START FUNCTION (2/4)

For vehicles equipped with manual

gearboxes:

Preventing the engine from

standing by

Conditions for coming out of

engine standby

– when opening the driver’s door, with-

out any gear engaged and the clutch

pedal released;

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 auto-

matic gearboxes:

– when the driver’s door is opened;

or

– when the driver’s seat belt is unfas-

or

– when unfastening the driver’s seat

belt, without any gear engaged and

the clutch pedal released;

For vehicles equipped with auto-

matic gearboxes:

tened;

or

– the brake pedal is released, position

or

Keep the vehicle stationary without

pressing too hard on the brake pedal.

D or L (depending on the vehicle)

– the gearbox is in neutral and the

clutch pedal is slightly depressed;

engaged;

For vehicles equipped with manual

gearboxes:

or

– Brake pedal is released, position N

– the engine is in gear and the clutch

pedal is pressed right down.

engaged and parking brake re-

Keep the clutch pedal pressed right

down.

leased;

Special note: depending on the vehi-

cle, if you switch off the ignition when

or

– the brake pedal is pressed again,

light

^{the e}Ä^{ngine is on standby, the warning}

is displayed for a few sec-

position P engaged or position N en-

gaged with the handbrake applied

➥ 2.74;

onds on the instrument panel.

or

– position R is engaged;

or

– the accelerator pedal is depressed.

For vehicles equipped with a

manual gearbox:

To fill up with fuel, the engine must

be stopped (and not put in standby):

you MUST stop the engine ➥ 2.3

➥ 2.5.

the restart may be interrupted if the

clutch pedal is released too quickly

while a gear is engaged.

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STOP AND START FUNCTION (3/4)

– the gradient is too steep for vehicles

Special feature of the automatic

engine re-start

Under certain conditions, the engine

can restart on its own in order to guar-

antee your safety and comfort.

This can occur especially when:

Conditions preventing the

standby of the engine

Certain conditions prevent the system

from using the engine standby function,

including when:

fitted with an automatic gearbox;

– the “Clear view” function is activated

➥ 3.8 ;

– the engine temperature is too low;

– the driver’s door is not closed;

– the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened;

– reverse gear is engaged;

– the emission control system is being

regenerated;

– the outdoor temperature is too low or

too high;

– ...

– the “Clear view” function is activated

➥ 3.8 ;

Warning light

instrument panel. This notifies you that

engine standby is not available.



is displayed on the

– the bonnet is not locked;

– the battery is not sufficiently charged;

– the outdoor temperature is too low or

too high;

– the vehicle speed is above 3 mph

(5 km/h) (downhill slope, etc.);

The



warning light may appear

– the battery is not sufficiently charged;

along with a message on the instru-

ment panel:

– repeated pressing on the brake

pedal or braking system require-

ment;

– the difference between the vehicle

interior temperature and the auto-

matic climate control instruction is

too high;

– “Optimising Battery Recharge” to pri-

oritise battery charging;

– “Prioritising Thermal Comfort” to pri-

oritise air conditioning;

– “Prioritising running engine” to priori-

tise engine operations.

The

^{– ...}

warning light is displayed on

– parking distance control is in opera-

tion;

the instrument panel to notify you of au-

tomatic engine restarting.

– the altitude is too high;

The engine MUST be

stopped (not put in standby)

before leaving the vehicle.

➥ 2.3 ➥ 2.5.

Deactivate the Stop and

Start function for any opera-

tion performed in the engine

compartment.

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STOP AND START FUNCTION (4/4)

Deactivating, activating the

function

Press 1 to deactivate the function. The

message “Stop & Start deactivated”

appears on the instrument panel and

the 1 switch warning light illuminates.

Pressing again will reactivate the

system. The message “Stop & Start

Activated” appears on the instrument

panel and the 1 switch warning light

goes out.

1

The system is automatically reactivated

each time the vehicle is started using

the start button. ➥ 2.5.

Operating faults

The



warning light may appear

If the message “Check Stop & Start”

appears on the instrument panel and

the 1 switch warning light illuminates,

this indicates that the system is deac-

tivated.

along with a message on the instru-

ment panel:

– “Priority battery charge” to prioritise

battery charging;

– “Prioritising Thermal Comfort” to pri-

oritise air conditioning;

Please consult an authorised dealer.

– “Prioritising running engine” to priori-

tise engine operations.

Special note: engine on standby,

press switch 1 to automatically re-

start the engine.

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