Starting and stopping the engine

Starting the engine

Starting the engine

Petrol versions

• Operate the starter without accelerating;
• release the key as soon as the engine starts.

Diesel versions

• Turn the ignition key to the "Ignition on" M position and hold it there until the engine preheating warning light goes out;
• turn the key to the "Start" D position without accelerating;
• release the key as soon as the engine starts.

Special case: when starting the engine in very low outside temperatures (below –10 °C): keep the clutch pedal depressed until the engine starts.

Switching off the engine

With the engine idling, turn the key to the "Stop" ST position.

Never leave your vehicle with the key inside and a child (or animal) in it, even for a short time.

This is because it could start the vehicle or operate electrical equipment (window lifters...) and risk trapping a part of the body (neck, arm, hand...).

Risk of serious injury.

Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Stopping the engine causes the loss of assistance: brakes, steering... and of passive safety devices such as airbags and pretensioners.