Operation Manual

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Stop & Start
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically:
- with a manual gearbox, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h) or vehicle stationary with
the PureTech 130 petrol and BlueHDi 115
and 120 Diesel versions, when you place
the gear lever in neutral and you release
the clutch pedal,
A time counter calculates the sum of the
periods in STOP mode during a journey. It
resets itself to zero every time the ignition is
switched on with the key or the START/STOP
button.
- with an automatic gearbox, vehicle
stationary, when you press the brake pedal
or put the gear selector in N mode.
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode -
during stops in the traffic (red lights,
traffic jams, ...). The engine restarts
automatically - START mode - as soon as
you want to move off. The restart takes place
instantly, quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
Never refuel with the engine in
STOP mode; you must switch off the
ignition with the key or the START/
STOP button.
For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
Stop & Start does not affect the
operation of vehicle systems such as
braking, power steering...