DRIVER’S HANDBOOK - Page 78

For 2015 TWINGO.

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2.4
Warning light is displayed on the
instrument panel. This notifies you that
the engine is on standby.
The vehicle equipment remain opera-
tional while the engine is stopped.
The engine will restart as soon as you
press the clutch pedal and move into
gear.
STOP AND START function (1/3)
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).
System operating conditions
Engine standby is activated if:
the vehicle has been driven since its
last stop;
the gearbox is in neutral;
the clutch pedal is released;
and
the vehicle is travelling at less than 3
km/h.
Special feature of the automatic
engine re-start
Under certain conditions, the engine
can restart on its own in order to guar-
antee your safety and comfort.
This can occur especially when:
the outdoor temperature is too low or
too high (less than around 0 °C or
higher than around 30 °C);
the “Clear View” function is activated
(please see the information on “Air
conditioning” in Section 3);
the battery is not sufficiently charged;
the vehicle speed is above 7 km/h
(downhill slope, etc.);
repeated pressing on the brake
pedal or braking system require-
ment;
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Special note: when opening the pas-
senger side door, some of these condi-
tions prevent the engine from automati-
cally restarting.
Engine on standby - braking
assistance is no longer op-
erational.
Do not drive off when the
engine is on standby (warn-
ing light is displayed
on the instrument panel).
If you get out of the vehicle, a beep
notifies you that the engine is on
standby and has not been switched
off.
Before getting out of the
vehicle, you must switch
off the ignition (please see
section on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine”).
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