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It lights up
The Start-Stop sys-
tem is enabled but
the engine cannot
Contact a specialised workshop.
be automatically
stopped.
It lights up
The Start-Stop sys-
Start the engine by hand using
tem cannot start the
the vehicle's key
engine.
There is a fault in the
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alternator.
Flashes
The Start-Stop sys-
Contact a specialised workshop.
tem is not available.
Some warning and control lamps will light up
briefly when the ignition is switched on to
check certain functions. They will switch off
after a few seconds.
WARNING
Observe the safety warnings
instrument panel on page
158
Start-Stop system
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132.
Fig. 153
Start-Stop system button
With the Start-Stop system enabled, the en-
gine is automatically stopped when the vehi-
cle is at a standstill. It will start again auto-
matically as required.
This function remains enabled while the igni-
tion is switched on. The instrument panel dis-
play shows information on the current status
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Disconnect the Start-Stop system by hand
whenever crossing water.
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in On the
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
29.
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When the vehicle is stopped, put it into
neutral and release the clutch pedal. The en-
gine will stop.
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To restart, simply engage the clutch.
Operation
At the top of the centre console:
157.
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox
When the vehicle is at a standstill, depress
●
the brake or keep it pressed down. The en-
gine switches off.
●
The engine will start again as soon as you
release the brake pedal.
●
With the selector lever set to position N,
the engine will not start until a range of gears
is selected or the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed.
Important conditions for the engine to stop
automatically
●
The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
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The driver door must be closed.
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The bonnet must be closed.
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The engine must have reached a minimum
temperature.
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The vehicle must have moved since the last
time the engine was stopped.
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The vehicle's battery must be sufficiently
charged.
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The battery temperature must not be too
low or too high.
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The vehicle must not be on a very steep
slope.
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