2.8
STOP AND START FUNCTION (3/4)
Conditions preventing the 
standby of the engine
Certain conditions prevent the system 
from using the engine standby function, 
including when:
–  reverse gear is engaged;
–  the bonnet is not locked;
–  the driver’s door is not closed;
–  the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened;
–  the outdoor temperature is too low or  too high (less than around 0 °C or 
higher than around 30 °C);
–  the battery is not sufficiently charged;
–  the difference between the vehicle  interior temperature and the auto-
matic climate control instruction is 
too high; –  for vehicles with automatic gear-
boxes, the gradient is steeper than 
approximately 12%;
–  the “Clear View” function is activated  (please see “Automatic Climate 
Control” in Section 3);
–  the engine temperature is too low;
–  the anti-pollution system is required;
or
– ...
the warning light 
 or, depending 
on the vehicle, the message “AUTO 
STOP UNAVAILABLE” appears on the 
instrument panel indicating that engine 
standby is not available.
Deactivate the Stop and 
Start function when per-
forming any operations in 
the engine compartment.
Special cases
With the engine on standby (traffic jam, 
traffic lights, etc.), if the driver unfastens 
their seat belt, opens the driver’s door 
or gets out of their seat, the ignition will 
be switched off.
To restart and reactivate the Stop and 
Start system, press the start button 
(please see “Starting, stopping the 
engine” in Section 2). 
4.2
To open the bonnet, pull the handle 1.
BONNET (1/2)
1
The engine may be hot 
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In 
addition, the engine cooling 
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
Unlocking the bonnet catch
To open, push tab  2 to the left as you 
open the bonnet.
Opening the bonnetLift the bonnet; you will need to guide it 
as it is held by a strut.
2
Do not press down on the 
bonnet: there is a risk that 
the bonnet may accidentally 
close.
When working in the engine 
compartment, ensure that 
the windscreen wiper stalk 
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
Before performing any 
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must 
be switched off by pressing 
the engine stop button (please see 
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).