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Driving
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Driving on flooded roads
Time counter
– With the selector in mode N and the brake
pedal released: with the selector at D or M.
Before entering into a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby
during the journey. It is reset to zero every time
the ignition is switched on.
– With the selector in mode P and the brake pedal
depressed: with the selector at R, N, D or M.
– With reverse gear engaged.
For more information on Driving
Special cases:
recommendations, particularly on flooded
roads, refer to the corresponding section.
Special cases
The engine will not go into standby if the
conditions for operation are not met and in the
following cases:
The engine will restart automatically if the
conditions for operation are met again and in the
following cases:
Operation
Main conditions for operation
– Steep slope (ascending or descending).
– Needed to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
– Vehicle speed exceeds 2.5 mph (4 km/h) with
PureTech 130, 180 and 225 versions, or 16 mph
(25 km/h) with BlueHDi versions.
– The driver’s door must be closed.
– The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
– The level of charge in the battery must be
sufficient.
– Demisting active.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
– The temperature of the engine must be within
its nominal operating range.
After the engine has restarted, STOP
mode is not available until the vehicle has
reached a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).
Malfunctions
In the event of a fault with the system, this
warning lamp flashes for a few moments
on the instrument panel, then remains on,
accompanied by the display of a message.
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
– The outside temperature must be between 0°C
and 35°C.
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode is
not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear or turning the
steering wheel.
Putting the engine into standby (STOP
mode)
The engine automatically enters standby mode
as soon as the driver indicates their intention to
stop:
The vehicle stalls in STOP mode
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come
on if there is a fault.
–
With an automatic gearbox, at speeds below
Restarting the engine (START mode)
12 mph (20 km/h) on BlueHDi versions, or below
2 mph (3 km/h) on PureTech 130, 180 and 225
versions, when you depress the brake pedal or
place the gear selector in mode N.
►ꢀ Switch off the ignition then start the engine
again with the "START/STOP" button.
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the
driver indicates the intention of moving off again:
With an automatic gearbox:
12 V battery
– With the selector in mode D or M: with the
brake pedal released.
The Stop & Start system requires a
12 V battery of specific technology and
specification.
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