PEUGEOT 208 Handbook page 355

Access and starting
Stop & Start
The system puts the engine temporarily into
standby - STOP mode - during stops in the
traffic (red lights, traffic jams, ...). 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.
With e-HDi or BlueHDi Diesel and an
electronic gearbox :
- Speed below 40 mph (6 km/h).
- Gear lever in position N
Or
- Brake pedal pressed.
With BlueHDi Diesel and a manual gearbox :
- As soon as the vehicle stops.
- Gear lever in neutral and clutch pedal
released.
With PureTech petrol and a manual,
electronic or automatic gearbox :
- As soon as the vehicle stops
- Gear lever in neutral and clutch pedal
released (manual gearbox).
- Brake pedal pressed or gear lever in
position N (electronic or automatic
gearbox).
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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 selected,
- 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.