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Limitations
The engine does not auto-stop
Although the Start/Stop function is activated,
the engine does not stop automatically if:
• the driver has unbuckled the seatbelt.
• the car has not stopped – however, the
Start/Stop function does accept slow roll-
ing, corresponding to a normal walking
pace.
• a temporary high power take-off exists, or
if the battery is heavily discharged.
• the engine does not have normal operat-
ing temperature.
• outside temperature is below 0 or above
30 °C.
• the environment in the passenger com-
partment differs from the preset values –
indicated by the ventilation fan having a
high rotation speed.
• car has reversed and reverse gear is dis-
engaged.
• the battery's temperature exceeds 55 ºC.
The engine starts automatically
without driver intervention
An engine that has been stopped automati-
cally can, in some cases, restart without the
driver having decided that the journey should
continue.
In the following cases, the engine starts auto-
matically even if the driver has not depressed
the clutch in order to engage a gear:
• Mist forms on the windows.
• Outside temperature is below 0 or above
30 °C.
• Battery capacity is below the minimum
permitted level.
• The car rolls faster than a normal walking
pace.
• Repeated pumping of the brake pedal.
The engine does not auto-start
In the following cases, the engine does not
start automatically after having been stopped
automatically:
• The driver’s seatbelt has been unbuckled
– a display text prompts the driver to start
the engine using the key.
• A gear has been engaged without
declutching – a display text prompts the
driver to set the gear lever in neutral, in
order to enable auto-start.
Involuntary engine stop
In the event that a start-up fails and the
engine stops, proceed as follows:
– Depress the clutch pedal again – the
engine starts automatically after the gear
lever has been set in neutral position. At
the same time, the information display
shows the text
PUT GEAR IN NEUTRAL
TO START
.
WARNING
Do not open the bonnet when the engine
has been stopped automatically – the
engine may suddenly start automatically.
• In order to avoid auto-start with raised
bonnet – first engage a gear and apply the
parking brake or turn the remote control
key to position
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