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Vehicle with card

The card must be in the detection zone 1.

To start:

  • on vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox, while in P position, press the brake pedal and button 2.

On the E-tech full hybrid version, the READY message is displayed on the instrument panel accompanied by a beep.

The message disappears when the vehicle speed is above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h).

Release the brake pedal once the engine has started;

  • on vehicles with a manual gearbox, press the brake pedal and press button 2, then release the brake pedal once the engine has started.

If a gear is engaged, also press the clutch pedal.

tip

During a system update via the multimedia system it will not be possible to start the vehicle. Wait for the update to be completed before starting the vehicle. For more information on system updates, please refer to the multimedia instructions.

tip

Depending on the vehicle, you may have a digital key that offers all the functions of the card.

However, if a card has been left inside the vehicle and the doors have been locked with a digital key, all of the card's functions will be inhibited.

For more information Digital key.

Special features

  • If one of the starting conditions is not met, the "Press Brake + START" or "Press clutch+ START" or "Select Gearbox Position "P"" message is displayed on the instrument panel;
  • in some cases, it will be necessary to move the steering wheel whilst pressing the start button 2 to help unlock the steering column: in this case the "Turn Steering Wheel + START" message will warn you.

Note:

  • on vehicles equipped with a manual gearbox, in the event of engine stalling the "Press Clutch" message is displayed on the instrument panel. Fully press the clutch pedal to restart the engine;
  • on hybrid vehicles, the engine will switch off automatically after approximately 15 minutes if the vehicle has remained stationary and the driver's seat belt has not been fastened. If necessary, you can restart the engine by pressing the button 2 once.

"Hands-free" starting with the luggage compartment open

In this case, the card should not be located in the luggage compartment, to prevent the risk of loss.

Accessories function

(switching on the ignition)

Once you have gained access to your vehicle, you may use some of its functions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).

To use the other functions, with the card in the passenger compartment, press the button 2 without pressing the pedals.

The "Place card on zone + START" message appears on the instrument panel.

Press the brake or clutch pedal, then place the card 4 (button side) on the placement area 3.

Press the button 2 to start the vehicle.

The message goes out.

Operating faults

In certain cases, the hands-free card may not work:

  • when the card battery is worn, the battery is flat, etc;
  • the card is near to appliances operating on the same frequency (monitor, mobile phone, video game device, etc.);
  • the vehicle is located in a high electromagnetic radiation zone.

Conditions for stopping the engine

The vehicle must be stationary, with the lever positioned to P for vehicles with an automatic gearbox.

On the E-tech full hybrid version, the READY message appears on the instrument panel.

With the card in the vehicle, press the button 2: the engine is switched off.

On the E-tech full hybrid version, the READY message disappears from the instrument panel.

The steering column is locked when a door is opened or the vehicle is locked.

If the card is no longer in the passenger compartment or if the card's battery is flat, when the vehicle is stationary and you try to switch the engine off, the "Keycard absent : press/hold START" message appears on the instrument panel: press the button 2 for at least three seconds.

If the card is no longer in the passenger compartment, make sure you can retrieve it before pressing and holding the button: without the card, you will not be able to start the vehicle.

With the engine switched off, any accessories being used (radio, etc.) will continue to function for approximately 10 minutes.

When the driver’s door is opened, the accessories stop working.

warning

When you leave your vehicle, especially if you have your card with you, check that the engine is completely switched off.

Special case of the E-tech full hybrid version

With the vehicle stationary and in electric operating mode, the "Active engine Switch off" message appears on the instrument panel accompanied by a beep if:

  • the driver's seatbelt is not fastened;
  • the bonnet is open;
  • the driver's door is open.
warning

Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has stopped completely. Once the engine has stopped, the brake servo, power-assisted steering, etc. and the passive safety devices such as the airbags and pretensioners will no longer operate.