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Move the electronic key so that the engine can
noticeable engine vibrations, for anything up
to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).
►ꢀ Select mode P on the automatic gearbox.
►ꢀ Press the "START/STOP" button.
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.
►ꢀ For rechargeable hybrid vehicles, before
leaving the vehicle, check that the READY
indicator lamp is switched off.
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).
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the
steering wheel to lock the steering column.
On certain versions with an automatic gearbox
(EAT8), the steering column does not lock, but the
gearbox locks in mode P.
Illuminated animations of the "START/
STOP" button indicate the presence or
absence of the electronic key in the passenger
compartment.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Starting
►ꢀ Select mode P or N on the automatic gearbox,
To exit Park mode, wait for the READY
indicator lamp to come on.
With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
then depress the brake pedal.
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.
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
►ꢀ Press the "START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the engine
starts.
It is possible to change the driving mode at any
time using the mode selector.
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.
When the vehicle starts in electric mode,
it makes no noise.
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.
►ꢀ Press this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Switching off
►ꢀ Immobilise the vehicle using the parking
Petrol engines
With Petrol engines, after a cold start,
pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause
brake.
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