Stop & Start - PEUGEOT 208 Handbook

Access and starting
Stop & Start
Principle
The system puts the engine temporarily into
standby - STOP mode - during stops in the
traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The
engine restarts automatically - START mode -
as soon as you want to move off. The restart
takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
Operation
STOP mode
The "ECO" lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the engine goes
into standby.
Operation
With e-HDi Diesel and a manual gearbox:
- Speed lower below 12 mph (20 km/h).
- Gear lever in neutral.
- Clutch pedal released.
Operation
With e-HDi Diesel and an electronic
gearbox:
- Speed below 40 mph (6 km/h).
- Gear lever in position N
Or
- Brake pedal pressed.
Operation
With e-VTi, e-THP petrol:
- As soon as the vehicle stops.
With BlueHDi Diesel:
- As soon as the vehicle stops.
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Special cases
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- the driver's door is open,
- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start using
the key,
- the engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
- demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
The "ECO" lamp flashes for a few
seconds then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.