Stop And Start Function - Renault LAGUNA Driver's Handbook Manual

STOP AND START
function (1/3)
This system enables a reduced fuel
consumption and lower greenhouse
gas emissions.
The system is activated automatically
when the vehicle is started.
While driving, the system stops the
engine (standby) when the vehicle is
at a standstill (traffic jam, traffic lights,
etc).
System operating conditions
Engine standby is activated if:
– the vehicle has been driven since its
last stop;
– the gearbox is in neutral;
– the clutch pedal is released;
and
– the vehicle is travelling at less than 3
km/h.
Do not drive off when the
engine is on standby (war-
ning light
played on the instrument panel).
2.6
Warning light
instrument panel. This notifies you that
the engine is on standby.
The vehicle equipment remain opera-
tional while the engine is stopped.
The engine will restart as soon as you
press the clutch pedal and move into
gear.
Special feature of vehi-
cles equipped with an
electronic parking brake
If the engine is put on
standby (warning light
played on the instrument panel), the
electronic parking brake is not ap-
plied automatically.
Before getting out of the
vehicle, you must switch
off the ignition by pressing
the engine stop (please see
"Starting, stopping the engine").
is dis-
Special feature of the automatic
engine re-start
is displayed on the
Under certain conditions, the engine
can restart on its own in order to gua-
rantee your safety and comfort.
This can occur especially when:
– the outdoor temperature is too low or
too high (less than around 0 °C or
higher than around 30 °C);
– the "Clear View" function is activa-
ted (please see "Automatic Climate
Control" in Section 3);
– the battery is not sufficiently char-
ged;
– the vehicle speed is above 7 km/h
(downhill slope, etc.);
– repeated pressing on the brake
is dis-
pedal or braking system require-
ment;
– ...
Engine on standby - braking
assistance is no longer ope-
rational.