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Driving
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Driving on flooded roads
Time counter
– With the selector in mode P and the brake pedal
depressed: with the selector at R, N, D or M.
– With reverse gear engaged.
Before entering into a flooded area, it is
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.
strongly recommended that you deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
Special cases
For more information on Driving
Special cases:
recommendations, particularly on flooded
roads, refer to the corresponding section.
The engine will restart automatically if the
conditions for operation are met again and in the
following case:
The engine will not go into standby if the
conditions for operation are not met and in the
following cases:
– Automatic gearbox in mode N, vehicle speed
exceeds 0.6 mph (1 km/h).
Operation
Main conditions for operation
– Steep slope (ascending or descending).
– Needed to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
In this case, this indicator lamp flashes for
a few seconds, then goes off.
– 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.
Malfunctions
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
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 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).
– 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 vehicle stalls in STOP mode
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come
on if there is a fault.
The engine automatically enters standby mode
as soon as the driver indicates their intention to
stop:
►ꢀ Switch off the ignition then start the engine
again with the "START/STOP" button.
– With the gear selector in mode D or M, with the
brake pedal depressed until the vehicle stops.
– With the gear selector in mode N, with the
vehicle stationary.
Restarting the engine (START mode)
12 V battery
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the
driver indicates the intention of moving off again:
– 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.
All work must be carried out only by a dealer or
a qualified workshop.
– With the selector in mode N and the brake
pedal released: with the selector at D or M.
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