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Driving
The presence of the Keyless Entry and
Starting electronic key in the recognition
zone is essential.
If the electronic key is not detected in this
zone, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key into this zone so
that the engine can be started.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key
not detected – Back-up starting" section.
F Press the "START/STOP"
button while maintaining
pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
For Diesel engines, when the temperature is
negative and/or the engine is cold, the start
will only take place once the preheater warning
lamp is off.
F With a manual gearbox, you should keep
the clutch pedal fully depressed until the
warning lamp goes off and not press the
"START/STOP" button again until the
engine is running.
F With an automatic gearbox, you should
keep the brake pedal fully depressed until
the warning lamp goes off and not press
the "START/STOP" button again until the
engine is running.
If one of the starting conditions is not met,
a reminder message is displayed 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 column; a message warns you
when this is needed.
or
F With an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector in mode P or N.
F With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
fully depress the brake pedal.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts.
On certain versions with the EAT8 automatic
gearbox, the steering column does not lock.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the "START/STOP" button:
With petrol engines, after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause clearly-felt engine vibrations for
anything up to 2 minutes while stationary
with the engine running (accelerated idle
speed).
As a safety measure, never leave the
vehicle while the engine is running.
Switching off the engine
F Immobilise the vehicle, engine at idle.
F With a manual gearbox, put the gear lever
into neutral.
or
F With an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector in mode P or N.
F With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the "START/STOP" button.
The engine stops and the steering column
locks.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
On certain versions with the EAT8 automatic
gearbox, the steering column does not lock.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.
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