Driving
► Press the "START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
To exit Park mode, wait for the READY
indicator lamp to come on.
Starting/switching off the
engine
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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.
By default, the system starts in Electric mode.
Depending on certain parameters (battery
charge level or outside temperature), the system
determines whether it is necessary to start the
petrol engine.
The electronic key must be present in the
passenger compartment.
The electronic key is also detected in the
boot.
If the electronic key is not detected, a
message is displayed.
Move the electronic key so that the engine
can be started or switched off.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key
not detected - Back-up starting or Back-up
switch-off" section.
It is possible to change the driving mode at any
time using the mode selector.
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).
When the vehicle starts in electric mode, it
makes no noise.
Pay particular attention to pedestrians and
cyclists who may not hear the vehicle coming
despite the pedestrian horn.
Hybrid engines
Starting
The vehicle always starts with the petrol
engine to ensure the efficiency of the catalytic
converter and the availability of the brake
assist.
Switching off
► Deactivate cruise control alone or Drive
Assist Plus (depending on version).
After a few moments, the petrol engine may
stop if the operating conditions allow (state
of charge of the traction battery, external
temperature, torque demand, selected driving
mode).
► Immobilise the vehicle using the parking
brake.
► Select mode P on the automatic gearbox.
► Press the START/STOP button.
► For rechargeable hybrid vehicles, before
leaving the vehicle, check that the READY
indicator lamp is switched off.
Starting rechargeable
hybrid vehicles
The automatic gearbox locks in mode P.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
Locking of the steering column
In the event of a battery malfunction, the
steering column remains locked. Do not try to
start the vehicle by pushing it and do not tow
it.
► Fully depress the brake pedal and press
the START/STOP button for approximately 2
seconds.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
► Keep the foot on the pedal until the READY
indicator lamp comes on, indicating the
activation of the rechargeable hybrid system
(confirmed by an audible signal).
► Select mode P or N on the automatic
gearbox, then depress the brake pedal.
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