Driving
If the driver's door is opened while the
required conditions for stopping are not
satisfied, an audible signal is emitted,
accompanied by the display of a warning
message.
► Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not
press the "START/STOP" button again until the
engine is running.
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.
With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
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Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Switching on the ignition
without starting the engine
Starting/Switching off the
electric motor
Starting
Petrol engines
With Petrol engines, after a cold start,
pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause
noticeable engine vibrations, for anything up
to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).
The drive selector must be in mode P.
► Fully depress the brake pedal and briefly
press the "START/STOP" button.
► Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the
READY indicator lamp comes on and an audible
signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is
ready to drive.
If the engine stalls, release the clutch
pedal and fully depress it again, the
engine will restart automatically.
► With your foot on the brake, press the
"Unlock" button and select mode D/B or R.
► Release the brake pedal, then accelerate.
On starting, the instrument panel lights up and
the power indicator needle or cursor moves
to the "neutral" position. The steering column
automatically unlocks (you may hear a sound
and feel the steering wheel move).
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.
Switching off
► Immobilise the vehicle using the parking
brake.
► With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear
lever into neutral.
► With an automatic gearbox, ideally select
mode P or N.
► Press the "START/STOP" button.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
► Press this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Switching off
Key not detected
► Press the "START/STOP" button.
Before exiting the vehicle, check that:
– The drive selector is in mode P.
– The READY indicator lamp is off.
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column,
to enable the engine to be started if the system
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
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