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the lever to "+", "–", R (Reverse) or N
(Neutral).
When the engine has been stopped
automatically, keeping the brake pedal
pressed, the brake can be released
keeping the engine off by quickly
shifting the gear lever to P (Park). To
restart the engine, just move the lever
out of position P.
MANUAL ACTIVATION
AND DEACTIVATION OF
THE SYSTEM
To activate/deactivate the system
manually, press the (A) fig. 209 button
on the dashboard control trim.
Start&Stop system activation
A message will appear on the display
when the Start&Stop system is
activated.
Start&Stop system deactivation
A message will appear on the display
when the Start&Stop system is off.
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MISSED ENGINE
STOPPING CONDITIONS
With the device activated, for reasons
of comfort, limiting emissions and
safety, the engine does not stop in
certain conditions, including:
engine still cold;
particularly cold external
temperatures, if the corresponding
indication is provided;
battery not sufficiently charged;
particulate filter regeneration in
progress (diesel engines only);
driver's door not shut;
driver's seat belt not fastened;
reverse gear engaged (for example,
for parking manoeuvres);
automatic climate control, if a
suitable thermal comfort level has not
yet been reached or MAX-DEF function
activation;
during the first period of use, to
initialise the system;
if the Hill Descent Control system is
active.
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RESTARTING
CONDITIONS
For reasons of comfort, limiting harmful
emissions and safety purposes, the
power unit can restart automatically
without any action on the part of the
driver if certain conditions are met,
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including:
battery not sufficiently charged;
reduced braking system vacuum
(e.g. if the brake pedal is pressed
repeatedly);
vehicle in motion (e.g. when driving
on roads with a gradient);
stopping the engine through the
Start&Stop system for more than about
three minutes.
automatic climate control system for
adjusting the thermal comfort level or to
enable MAX-DEF function.
With a gear engaged, the engine can
be automatically restarted only by fully
depressing the clutch pedal.
NOTE In cases of undesired engine
stops, due for example to the clutch
pedal being released abruptly with
a gear engaged, if the Start&Stop
system is activated, the engine can be
restarted by fully depressing the clutch
pedal or by placing the gear lever in
neutral.
NOTE If the clutch is not pressed,
when three minutes have elapsed since
the engine was stopped, the engine
can only be restarted using the key.
SAFETY FUNCTIONS
In engine cut-out conditions through
the Start&Stop system, if the driver
unfastens his/her seat belt and opens
the driver's door or the passenger
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