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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
The system reduces fuel consumption
and CO2 emissions by shutting down the
engine when the vehicle is idling, for
example at traffic lights. To obtain
maximum benefit from the system, move
the selector lever to the neutral position
and release the clutch pedal whenever
appropriate. The engine will automatically
restart when the driver presses the clutch
or when required by a vehicle system, for
example to recharge the battery.
USING START-STOP
WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
The engine may start without
warning.
Switch the ignition off before
opening the bonnet.
Switch the ignition off before leaving
your vehicle.
Note: The driver's seat belt must be
fastened.
Note: The system operates only when
the engine has reached normal operating
temperature and the outside temperature
is between 4ºC (39ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Start-stop
Note: The system is per default on. To
switch the system off, press the switch in
the instrument panel. To turn it on, press
the switch again. For item location. See
Quick start (page 10). The system will
only be de-activated for the current
ignition cycle.
Note: A message will be shown in the
display when the engine shuts down or if
the system detects a malfunction. See
Information messages (page 87).
Note: If the system detects a
malfunction, it is deactivated. Have the
system checked by a properly trained
technician.
Note: If you have switched the system
off, no messages will be shown but the
switch will be illuminated.
To stop the engine
Note: The vehicle must be stationary.
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Move the selector lever to the neutral
position.
3. Release the clutch pedal.
4. Release the accelerator pedal.
The system may not shut down the
engine under certain conditions, for
example:
•
Low battery voltage.
•
The outside temperature is too low or
too high.
•
The driver's door is open.
•
Reverse gear has been selected.
•
When carrying out any low speed
manoeuvre.
•
Low engine operating temperature.
•
Low brake system vacuum.
•
If a road speed of 10 kph (6 mph) has
not been exceeded.
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