Driving
It is displayed in the trip computer as soon as
the Stop & Start acts.
Press one of the "DISP" buttons to return to the
previous display.
A global time counter counts the periods in
STOP mode since the last reset to zero.
When it is displayed, press for more than two
seconds on one of the "DISP" buttons to reset
to zero.
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the engine is needed to maintain
a comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby – STOP mode – during
traffic stops (red lights, traffic jams, etc.). The
engine restarts automatically – START mode
– as soon as you want to move off. Restarting
occurs instantly, quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
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demisting is active,
some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
vehicle stopped on a steep slope, high
altitude…) where the engine is needed to
assure control of a system.
Going into engine START mode
For your convenience during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available
for a few seconds after coming out of
reverse gear.
This indicator lamp goes off and the
engine restarts automatically:
Stop & Start does not change features
of the vehicle such as braking, power
steering…
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when you fully depress the clutch pedal.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
Special case: START invoked
automatically
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This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically:
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition.
START mode is invoked automatically if:
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you open the driver's door,
you open the bonnet,
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when the vehicle is stationary, you put the
gearbox into neutral and release the clutch
pedal.
you unfasten the driver's seat belt,
some temporary conditions apply (battery
charge, engine temperature, braking
assistance, vehicle on a steep slope,
adjustment of the air conditioning, …) where
it is necessary for control of a system or of
the vehicle.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
Stop & Starttime counters
STOP mode does not activate, mainly when:
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the driver's door is open,
the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
A partial time counter counts the periods in
STOP mode during a journey.
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