STOP AND START FUNCTION
Conditions preventing the
standby of the engine
Certain conditions prevent the system
from using the engine standby function,
including when:
– the driver's door is not closed;
– the driver's seatbelt is not fastened;
– reverse gear is engaged;
– the bonnet is not locked;
– the outdoor temperature is too low or
too high;
– the battery is not sufficiently charged;
– the difference between the vehicle
interior temperature and the auto-
matic climate control instruction is
too high;
– parking distance control is in opera-
tion;
– the altitude is too high;
2.10
(3/4)
– the gradient is too steep for vehicles
fitted with an automatic gearbox;
– the "Clear view" function is activated
➥ 3.9;
– the engine temperature is too low;
– the emission control system is being
regenerated;
– ...
Depending on the vehicle, warning light
is displayed on the instrument
panel. This notifies you that engine
standby is not available.
The
warning light may appear
along with a message on the instru-
ment panel:
– "Optimising Battery Recharge" to pri-
oritise battery charging;
– "Prioritising Thermal Comfort" to pri-
oritise air conditioning;
– "Prioritising running engine" to priori-
tise engine operations.
Deactivate the Stop and
Start function for any opera-
tion performed in the engine
compartment.