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Driving
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In negative temperatures and/or when the
engine is cold, starting takes place only after the
preheating warning lamp goes out.
By default, the system starts in Electric mode.
Depending on certain parameters (battery
charge level or outside temperature), the system
determines whether it is necessary to start the
petrol engine.
With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the "START/STOP" button:
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
►ꢀ Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not
press the "START/STOP" button again until the
engine is running.
It is possible to change the driving mode at any
time using the mode selector.
When the vehicle starts in electric mode,
it makes no noise.
Switching on the ignition
without starting the engine
With the electronic key in the passenger
compartment, pressing the "START/STOP" button,
without depressing any of the pedals, allows the
ignition to be switched on without starting the
engine.
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
while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist
unlocking of the steering column.
Pay particular attention to pedestrians and
cyclists who may not hear the vehicle coming
despite the pedestrian horn.
Switching off
Petrol engines
►ꢀ Immobilise the vehicle using the parking
brake.
►ꢀ Press this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
With Petrol engines, after a cold start,
pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause
noticeable engine vibrations, for anything up
to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).
►ꢀ With an automatic gearbox, ideally select
mode P or N.
Key not detected
►ꢀ Press the "START/STOP" button.
►ꢀ For rechargeable hybrid vehicles, before
leaving the vehicle, check that the READY
indicator lamp is switched off.
Back-up starting
Starting rechargeable hybrid
vehicles
►ꢀ Fully depress the brake pedal and press the
START/STOP button for approximately 2 seconds.
►ꢀ Keep your foot on the pedal until this
indicator lamp comes on, indicating the
activation of the rechargeable hybrid system
(confirmed by an audible signal).
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column,
to enable the engine to be started if the system
fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or if
the battery in the electronic key is flat.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the
steering wheel to lock the steering column.
On certain versions with an automatic gearbox
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not lock,
but the gearbox locks in mode P.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
To exit Park mode, wait for the READY
indicator lamp to come on.
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