Technical data

Driving and operating 251
Automatic engine stop
If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill, activate the automatic
engine stop as follows:
 Shift the selector lever to N
 Release the clutch pedal
The engine will be turned off while
the ignition ON.
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The engine stop is indicated by the
needle on the AUTOSTOP position
in the tachometer.
During an automatic engine stop, the
heating performance, power steering
and brake performance will maintain.
Air conditioning system may or may
not inhibit the stop and start system
according to the cooling
performance.
Conditions for an automatic
engine stop
 The stop-start system is not
manually deactivated
 The bonnet is fully closed
 The driver’s door is closed or the
driver’s safety belt is fastened
 The battery is sufficiently charged
and in good condition
 The engine is warmed up
 The engine coolant temperature
is not too low
 The ambient temperature is not
too low or high
 The defrosting function is not
activated
 Fan control knob of manual
climate control is not in step 4
(max airflow)
 A/C button of automatic climate
control is not pressed
 The brake vacuum is sufficient
 The vehicle has moved since the
last automatic engine stop