Renault Megane Driver's Handbook Manual page 103

FUNCTION STOP AND START
Conditions preventing the
standby of the engine
Certain conditions prevent the system
from using the engine standby function,
including when:
– reverse gear is engaged;
– the bonnet is not locked;
– the driver's door is not closed;
– the driver's seatbelt is not fastened;
– the outdoor temperature is too low or
too high (less than around 0 °C or
higher than around 30 °C);
– the battery is not sufficiently char-
ged;
– the difference between the vehicle
interior temperature and the automa-
tic climate control instruction is too
high;
– the "Clear View" function is activa-
ted (please see "Automatic Climate
Control" in Section 3);
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– the engine temperature is too low;
– the anti-pollution system is required;
or
– ...
The message "Auto Stop Unavailable"
on the instrument panel indicates that
the engine is on standby.
Special cases
With the engine on standby (traffic jam,
traffic lights, etc.), if the driver unfastens
their seat belt, opens the driver's door
or gets out of their seat, the ignition will
be switched off.
To restart and reactivate the Stop and
Start system, press the start button
(please see "Starting, stopping the
engine" in Section 2).
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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