Renault Espace Driver's Handbook Manual page 119

STOP AND START FUNCTION
Preventing the engine from
standing by
In certain situations, such as negotiat-
ing a crossroads for instance, it is pos-
sible to keep the engine running so as
to be ready to move off quickly.
Automatic gearbox:
Keep the vehicle stationary without
pressing too hard on the brake pedal
Manual gearbox:
Keep the clutch pedal pressed right
down
(2/4)
Conditions for coming out of
engine standby
For automatic gearboxes:
– the brake pedal is released, position
D engaged or,
– the brake pedal is released, position
N engaged and the handbrake off, or
– the brake pedal is pressed again,
with position P engaged or position
N engaged with the handbrake ap-
plied, or
– position R is engaged or,
– the accelerator pedal is pressed.
For manual gearboxes:
– the gearbox is in neutral and the
clutch pedal is slightly depressed, or
– the engine is in gear and the clutch
pedal is pressed right down.
To fill up with fuel, the engine must
be stopped (and not on standby):
always stop the engine by pressing
the engine stop button (please see
"Starting, stopping the engine)".
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