Operation Manual

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Driving
Starting using
the electronic key
With the first press on the "START/
STOP" button, this indicator lamp
flashes slowly in the instrument panel.
Depending on the ambient temperature,
each attempt at starting can take up to
around 30 seconds. During this period,
do not press the "START/STOP" button
again, or release the clutch pedal or
brake pedal (depending on the type of
gearbox).
After this period, if the engine has not
started, press the "START/STOP"
button again for another attempt at
starting.
If one of the starting conditions is
not met, the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system indicator lamp flashes
in the instrument panel. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "START/STOP" button to
assist unlocking of the steering.
For vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox:
F With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
put the gear lever into neutral and fully
depress the clutch pedal.
The presence of the electronic key in
the vehicle is essential for switching
on the ignition and starting only. Once
the engine has started, make sure
that the electronic key remains with
the vehicle until the end of the journey:
otherwise you would not be able to lock
the vehicle.
F Press and release the "START/
STOP" button.
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel.
For vehicles fitted with an ETG gearbox:
F With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
put the gear selector at N and press the
brake pedal.
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel.
F Press and release the "START/
STOP" button.