Stop and start function

This system reduces fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

When the vehicle starts, the system is activated automatically.

While driving, the system stops the engine (standby mode) when the vehicle comes to a stop (traffic jam, traffic light, etc.).

System operating conditions

The engine goes into standby mode if:

• the vehicle has moved since its last stop;
• the gearbox is in neutral;
• the clutch pedal is released;

and

• the vehicle speed is below 3 km/h.

Do not drive
your vehicle when the engine is in standby (the indicator
appears on the instrument panel).

The warning lightappears on the instrument panel
and warns you that the engine is going into standby mode.

The vehicle's equipment remains operational while the engine is stopped.

The engine restarts as soon as you press the clutch pedal to select a gear.

Specific to vehicles
with electric parking brake

When the engine is put into standby mode (the indicator light
appears on the instrument panel), the electric parking brake does not apply automatically.

Before
leaving the vehicle, you must switch off the ignition by pressing the engine stop button (refer to the "Starting and stopping the engine" section).

Automatic engine restart specifics

Under certain conditions, the engine may restart without any action on your part to ensure your safety and comfort.

This can happen in particular when:

• the outside temperature is too low or too high (below approximately 0°C or above approximately 30°C);
• the "see clearly" function is activated (refer to the "automatic air conditioning" section in chapter 3);
• the battery is not sufficiently charged;
• the vehicle speed is above 7 km/h;
• the brake pedal is pressed repeatedly or the braking system requires assistance;
• ...

With the engine
in standby mode, brake assistance is no longer operational.

Conditions preventing engine stop

Certain conditions prevent the system from putting the engine into standby mode, in particular:

• reverse gear is engaged;
• the engine hood is not locked;
• the driver's door is not closed;
• the driver's seat belt is not fastened;
• the outside temperature is too low or too high (below approximately 0°C or above approximately 30°C);
• the battery is not sufficiently charged;
• the difference between the interior temperature of the vehicle and the automatic air conditioning set point is too great;
• the "see clearly" function is activated (refer to the "automatic air conditioning" section in chapter 3);
• the engine coolant temperature is too low;
• the automatic particulate filter cleaning is in progress;

or

• ...

The warning lightappears on the instrument panel
and warns you that engine standby mode is not available.

To refuel, the engine must be stopped (not put in standby mode): you must stop the engine by pressing the engine stop button (refer to the "Starting and stopping the engine" section).

Special cases

• System active, engine stopped (traffic jam, stopped at a traffic light...): if the driver gets out of the seat or unbuckles the seat belt and opens the driver's door, the ignition switches off and, depending on the vehicle, the electric parking brake applies automatically.

  To restart and reactivate the Stop and Start system, press the start button (refer to the "starting and stopping the engine" section).

• In the event of engine stall, if the system is active, fully depress the clutch pedal to restart.

Deactivating and activating the function

Press switch 1 to deactivate the function. The message "Stop-Start deactivated" appears on the instrument panel and the indicator light 2 integrated in the switch comes on.

Press again to reactivate the system.

The message "Stop-Start activated" appears on the instrument panel and the indicator light 2 integrated in switch 1 goes out.

The system reactivates automatically each time the vehicle is started by pressing the start button (refer to the "starting and stopping the engine" section).

Before
leaving the vehicle, you must switch off the ignition by pressing the engine stop button (refer to the "Starting and stopping the engine" section).

Operating faults

When the message "Stop-Start to be checked" appears on the instrument panel, together with the indicator light 2 integrated in switch 1 coming on, the system is deactivated.

Consult a Renault dealer.

In an
emergency stop, the engine can restart by pressing the clutch pedal if the Stop and start function is activated.