the brake pedal properly; if the
pressure is not enough, the engine will
not be switched off.
the vehicle taking the electronic key
with you, without the engine stopping.
The vehicle will inform about the
absence of the key on board, only if the
doors are closed.
ENGINE STARTING
FAILURE
Starting the engine with the
electronic key battery (Keyless
Entry/Go) run down or flat
This feature can be exploited so that
the engine does not switch off in
particular traffic conditions.
If the ignition device does not respond
when the relevant button is pressed
the electronic key battery might be run
down or flat. Therefore, the system
does not detect the presence of the
electronic key on board the car and
displays a dedicated message. In this
case, rest the rounded edge of the
electronic key (the side opposite the
metal insert) on the ignition device
and press the button using the
electronic key. The ignition device is
thus activated and the engine can be
started.
Switching the engine off (going from
MAR to STOP position) the accessories
are still supplied for about 3 minutes.
When the driver side door is opened
with instrument panel on, a brief
acoustic warning will be emitted. The
display will show a dedicated message.
When the starting device is at STOP,
the electric windows can still be
operated for about 3 minutes. Opening
one of the front doors cancels this
function.
WARNING when the engine is switched
on and off, a metallic noise may be
heard due to the opening/closing of the
electrical contacts. This noise is normal
and is not intended to be an anomaly.
Important notes
Do not leave the ignition device at MAR
when the engine is off.
If the vehicle is equipped with electronic
key (Keyless Entry / Keyless Go), at a
speed over 8 km/h it is still possible
to switch the engine off, also for
vehicles equipped with automatic
transmission/dual clutch automatic
transmission with lever in a position
other than P (Parking).
After a demanding drive, before turning
the engine off you should allow it to idle
to allow the temperature in the engine
compartment to decrease.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
For petrol and diesel versions
To stop the engine, proceed as follows:
park the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic;
engage a gear (versions with manual
transmission) or position the gear lever
to P (Park) (versions with automatic
transmission/dual clutch automatic
transmission);
IMPORTANT
To switch off the engine in this
situation, hold down the ignition device
button for a while or press it 3 times
in a row within a few seconds. In this
case the engine will stop and the
ignition device will switch to STOP.
With Keyless Entry / Keyless Go
system, it is possible to go away from
113) Do not try to start the engine pouring
fuel or other flammable fluid inside the
throttle body air intake: this might damage
the engine and injury people nearby.
114) It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine consumes
oxygen and engine exhaust contains
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and
other toxic gasses.
turn the ignition device to STOP with
the engine idling.
On the versions with Start&Stop
system, to switch the engine off, you
need to stop the vehicle by pressing
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