Driving
178Manual switch from LPG to petrol
Press the   button on the centre console  ⇒page 177, fig. 137 to change 
mode. The green lamp on the instrument panel goes out and the notification 
changed to petrol mode  is displayed.
Running on petrol
Run the engine with petrol for short journeys at regular intervals to avoid 
problems in the petrol system.
WARNING
LPG is a highly explosive and inflammable substance. It may cause severe 
burns and other injury.•Due care must be taken to avoid any risk of fire or explosion.•When parking the vehicle in a closed area (for example in a garage), 
make sure that there is adequate ventilation, either natural or mechanical, 
to neutralise the LPG in the event of a leak.Note
•If frequent short journeys are made, especially when the outside temper-
ature is low, the vehicle will tend to run on petrol more often than on LPG. 
Therefore, the petrol tank may empty before the LPG tank.•The notification LPG mode not possible  may be displayed.Start-Stop function*Description and operationThe Start-Stop function stops the engine when the vehicle is 
stopped and starts it automatically when required. – When the vehicle is stopped, put it in neutral and release the 
clutch pedal. The engine will stop.
– When the clutch pedal is pressed, the engine starts again.
– The instrument panel screen displays information about the  status of the Start-Stop function  ⇒page 180, fig. 139 .
Start-Stop function conditions•The driver seat belt must be buckled.•The engine hood must be closed.•The engine must be at operating temperature•The steering wheel must be straight.•The vehicle must be on flat ground.•The vehicle must not be in reverse.•A trailer must not be connected.•The temperature of the passenger compartment must be within the 
comfort limits (button      ⇒page 168, fig. 132  should be selected).•The windscreen de-mist function must be off.•If not , it requires an increase in airflow    ⇒page 168, fig. 132 for more 
than three presses.•The temperature must not be set to  HI or  LO.•The driver door must be closed.•The diesel particulate filter must not be in regeneration mode, for diesel 
engines.•The battery charge must not be low for the next start.•The battery temperature must be between -1 °C and 55 °C.•The parking assistant, Park Assist* must not be activated.
GAS
ACA11
A10
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