The card must be in the detection zone 1.

To start:

  • on a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, set the lever to P or N position, press the brake pedal and press button 2. On Hybrid vehicles, the READY message illuminates on the instrument panel along with a sound signal. The message disappears when the vehicle speed is above approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) km/h;

  • on vehicles with a manual gearbox, press the brake pedal or clutch and press button 2. If a gear is engaged, the vehicle may only be started by depressing the clutch pedal.

Special features

  • If any of the starting conditions is not met, the "Press Brake + START" or "Press Clutch + Start" or "Select Gearbox Position "P"" message is displayed on the instrument panel;
  • in some cases, it will be necessary to move the steering wheel whilst pressing the start button 2 to help unlock the steering column: in this case the "Turn Steering Wheel + START" message will warn you.

LPG version

The engine is always started using petrol.

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While the fuel tank is empty, the vehicle cannot start or drive in LPG mode only.

Operation using LPG/petrol bi-fuel requires the presence of petrol (for starting, high acceleration, cold temperatures, etc.).

If the orange 2_ALL_522_1_pictogramme.png warning light appears on the instrument panel accompanied by a beep, fill the tank with at least 1.76 gal (8 litres) of fuel.

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For more information on LPG versions Introduction.

"Hands-free" starting with the luggage compartment open

In this case, the card must not be located in the luggage compartment.

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Driver's responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle

Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone in your vehicle, even for a short time.

They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating equipment such as the electric windows or locking the doors.

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside the passenger compartment increases very quickly.

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Accessories function

(switching on the ignition)

Once you have gained access to your vehicle, you may use some of its functions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).

To use the other functions, with the card in the passenger compartment, press the button 2 without pressing the pedals.

Operating faults

In certain cases, the hands-free card may not work:

  • when the card battery is drained, flat battery, etc.
  • the card is near to appliances operating on the same frequency (monitor, mobile phone, video game device, etc.);
  • the vehicle is located in a high electromagnetic radiation zone.

The "Place card on zone + START" message appears on the instrument panel.

Press the brake or clutch pedal, then place the card 3 (A or B) on the symbol 4 (A or B). Press the button 2 to start the vehicle. The message goes out.

Special case of hybrid vehicles

With the vehicle stationary and in electric operating mode, the "Active engine Switch off" message appears on the instrument panel accompanied by a beep if:

  • the driver's seatbelt is not fastened;
  • the bonnet is open;
  • the driver's door is open.

Conditions for stopping the engine

The vehicle must be stationary, with the lever positioned to P for vehicles with an automatic gearbox.

On Hybrid vehicles, the READY message is displayed on the instrument panel.

With the card in the vehicle, press the button 2: the engine is switched off.

On Hybrid vehicles, the READY message disappears from the instrument panel.

The steering column is locked when the driver's door is opened or the vehicle is locked.

If the card is no longer in the passenger compartment or if the card's battery is flat, when the vehicle is stationary and you try to switch the engine off, the "Keycard absent : press/hold START" message appears on the instrument panel: press the button 2 for at least three seconds. If the card is no longer in the passenger compartment, make sure you can retrieve it before pressing and holding the button: without the card, you will not be able to start the vehicle.

With the engine switched off, any accessories being used (radio, etc.) will continue to function for approximately 10 minutes.

When the driver’s door is opened, the accessories stop working.

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Never switch off the ignition until the vehicle is stationary. Once the engine has stopped, the brake servo, power-assisted steering, etc., and the passive safety devices such as the airbags and pretensioners will no longer operate.

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In order to preserve the 12 V battery, the engine unit will switch off automatically after approximately 15 minutes of the vehicle remaining stationary, as long as the driver's seat belt has not been fastened and the engine has not already been stopped manually using the 2 button.

If necessary, you can restart the engine by pressing the button 2 once.

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Do not park the vehicle or run the engine in locations where combustible substances or materials such as grass or leaves can come into contact with a hot exhaust system.

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When you leave your vehicle, especially if you have your card with you, check that the engine is completely switched off.