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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).

Conditions for engine standby

The vehicle has set off from where it was parked;

For manual gearboxes :

• the gearbox is in neutral;

and

• the vehicle speed is less than approximately 2 mph (3 km/h).

and

• the clutch pedal is released.

If warning light flashes, this means that the clutch pedal is not sufficiently released.

For all vehicles:

The warning light on the instrument panel is lit when the engine is on standby.

The vehicle equipment remains operational while the engine is stopped.

When the engine switches to standby, the steering assistance may no longer be operational.

In this case it becomes operational again when the engine is no longer on standby or the speed exceeds approximately 1 mph (1 km/h) (downhill, slope, etc.).

Preventing the engine from standing by

In certain situations, such as negotiating a crossroads for instance, it is possible (with the system activated) to keep the engine on so as to be ready to move off quickly.

Manual gearbox

Keep the clutch pedal pressed right down.

Conditions for coming out of engine standby

For manual gearboxes:

• when opening the driver's door, without any gear engaged and the clutch pedal released;

or

• when unfastening the driver's seat belt, without any gear engaged and the clutch pedal released;

or

• the gearbox is in neutral position and the clutch pedal is slightly pressed;

or

• the engine is in gear and the clutch pedal is pressed right down.

Special note: depending on the vehicle, if you switch off the ignition when the engine is on standby, the warning light may be displayed for a few seconds on the instrument panel.

Conditions preventing the standby of the engine

Certain conditions prevent the system from using the engine standby function, especially when:

• the driver's door is not closed;
• the driver's seat belt 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 Park Assist function is in operation;
• the altitude is too high;
• the engine temperature is too low;
• the emission control system is being regenerated;
• ...

The warning light appears on the instrument panel to indicate that engine cannot be put on standby.

Special feature of the automatic engine re-start

Under certain conditions, the engine can restart on its own in order to guarantee your safety and comfort.

This may occur when:

• the outdoor temperature is too low or too high;
• the battery is not sufficiently charged;
• the vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h) (downhill slope, etc.);
• the brake pedal is pressed repeatedly or there is a braking system requirement;
• ...

The warning light is displayed on the instrument panel to notify you of automatic engine restarting.

Deactivating, activating the function

Press the switch 1 to deactivate the function. The warning light 1 illuminates.

Pressing again will reactivate the system. The indicator light of the switch 1 goes out.

The system is automatically reactivated each time the vehicle is deliberately started Starting, stopping the engine.

Operating faults

When the "Check Stop & Start" message appears on the instrument panel accompanied by the illumination of the switch 1 indicator light, this indicates that the system is deactivated.

Consult an approved Dealer.