129) Before starting any servicing
NOTE The engine can only be stopped
automatically over about 10 km/h, to
prevent the engine from being
repeatedly stopped when driving at
walking pace.
START&STOP
SYSTEM
operation, stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition switch to operate
the steering lock, particularly when the
wheels do not touch the ground. If this is
not possible (for example if the key needs
to be turned to MAR or the engine must be
running), remove the main fuse that
protects the electric power steering.
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Stopping of the engine is indicated by
46)
the warning light or the symbol
the instrument panel switching on
on
(for versions/markets, where provided)
(on some versions, together with a
message on the display).
The Start&Stop system automatically
stops the engine each time the car
is stationary and starts it again when
the driver wants to move off.
Restarting the engine
With manual transmission: press the
clutch pedal.
In this way, the vehicle efficiency is
increased, by reducing consumption,
dangerous gas emissions and sound
pollution.
With Dualogic gearbox: if the gear lever
is in position N (Neutral), place it in
any other gear, otherwise release the
brake pedal or move the gear lever
to +, – or R (Reverse).
OPERATING MODE
Stopping the engine
MANUAL SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/
With manual transmission: with the car
stationary, the engine stops with the
transmission in neutral and the clutch
pedal released.
With Dualogic gearbox: the engine
stops if the car is at a standstill and the
brake pedal is pressed. This condition
can be maintained even if the brake
pedal is not depressed, if the gear lever
is in position N (Neutral).
DEACTIVATION
The system can be activated/
deactivated by pressing the button A
fig. 79 on the dashboard.
With the system off, the warning light or
the symbol
appear on the
instrument panel (with a message for
versions with colour display).
Start&Stop mode will be active
whenever the engine is started.
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