Driving
► With an automatic gearbox, select mode P
or N and press the brake pedal.
► Press the "START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
► With an automatic gearbox, ideally select
mode P or N.
► Press the "START/STOP" button.
► For rechargeable hybrid vehicles, before
leaving the vehicle, check that the READY
indicator lamp is switched off.
Starting rechargeable hybrid
vehicles
► Fully depress the brake pedal and press
the START/STOP button for approximately 2
seconds.
Diesel engines
► Keep your foot on the pedal until this
indicator lamp comes on, indicating the
activation of the rechargeable hybrid system
(confirmed by an audible signal).
In negative temperatures and/or when the
engine is cold, starting takes place only after the
preheating warning lamp goes out.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the "START/STOP" button:
► Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not
press the "START/STOP" button again until the
engine is running.
In all circumstances, if one of the starting
conditions is not met, a message is displayed.
In some circumstances, a message indicates
that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel
while pressing the "START/STOP" button to
assist unlocking of the steering column.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
On certain versions with an automatic gearbox
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not lock,
but the gearbox locks in mode P.
To exit Park mode, wait for the READY
indicator lamp to come on.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
By default, the system starts in Electric mode.
Depending on certain parameters (battery
charge level or outside temperature), the system
determines whether it is necessary to start the
petrol engine.
With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
It is possible to change the driving mode at any
time using the mode selector.
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Petrol engines
When the vehicle starts in electric mode,
it makes no noise.
Pay particular attention to pedestrians and
cyclists who may not hear the vehicle coming
despite the pedestrian horn.
With Petrol engines, after a cold start,
pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause
noticeable engine vibrations, for anything up
to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).
If the engine stalls, release the clutch
pedal and fully depress it again, the
engine will restart automatically.
Switching off
► Immobilise the vehicle using the parking
brake.
► With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear
lever into neutral.
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