Dacia Sandero

This system enables a reduced fuel consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions. The system is activated automatically when the vehicle is started. While driving, the system stops the engine (standby) when the vehicle is at a standstill (traffic jam, traffic lights, etc).

Conditions for engine standby

The vehicle has set off from where it was parked;

For vehicles equipped with automatic gearboxes:

• the gearbox is set to D, L position (depending on the vehicle) or N position;

and

• the brake pedal is pressed (sufficiently hard);

Depending on the vehicle, if the warning light flashes and the "Press brake pedal" message appears on the instrument panel, this indicates that the brake pedal is not sufficiently pressed;

and

• the accelerator pedal is not pressed;

and

• the speed is zero for around 1 second.

The engine remains on standby if position P is selected, or if position N is selected with the handbrake engaged and the brake pedal released.

For vehicles equipped with manual gearboxes:

• the gearbox is in neutral;

If the warning light flashes and the "Shift to Neutral" message appears on the instrument panel, this indicates that you need to shift the gear lever to Neutral;

and

• the clutch pedal is released;

and

• the vehicle speed is less than approximately 3 mph (5 km/h).

For all vehicles:

Warning light on the instrument panel is lit when the engine is on standby.

The vehicle equipment remains operational while the engine is stopped.

When the engine switches to standby, the steering assistance may no longer be operational.

In this case it becomes operational again when the engine is no longer on standby or the speed exceeds approximately 1 mph (1 km/h) (downhill, slope, etc.).

Preventing the engine from standing by

In certain situations, such as negotiating a crossroads for instance, it is possible (with the system activated) to keep the engine on so as to be ready to move off quickly.

For vehicles equipped with automatic gearboxes:

Keep the vehicle stationary without pressing too hard on the brake pedal.

For vehicles equipped with manual gearboxes:

Keep the clutch pedal pressed right down.

Conditions for coming out of engine standby

For vehicles equipped with automatic gearboxes:

• when the driver's door is opened;

or

• when the driver's seat belt is unfastened;

or

• the brake pedal is released and D or L position is engaged (depending on the vehicle);

or

• when the brake pedal is released, N position is engaged and the parking brake is released;

or

• when the brake pedal is pressed again, P position is engaged or N position is engaged with the parking brake applied Automatic gearbox;

or

• the R position is engaged;

or

• the accelerator pedal is depressed.

For vehicles equipped with manual gearboxes:

• when opening the driver's door, without any gear engaged and the clutch pedal released;

or

• when unfastening the driver's seat belt, without any gear engaged and the clutch pedal released;

or

• the gearbox is in neutral position and the clutch pedal is slightly pressed;

or

• the engine is in gear and the clutch pedal is pressed right down.

Special note: depending on the vehicle, if you switch off the ignition when the engine is on standby, the warning light may be displayed for a few seconds on the instrument panel.

Conditions preventing the standby of the engine

Certain conditions prevent the system from using the engine standby function, especially when:

• the driver's door is not closed;
• the driver's seat belt is not fastened;
• reverse gear is engaged;
• the bonnet is not locked;
• the outdoor temperature is too low or too high;
• the battery is not sufficiently charged;
• the difference between the vehicle interior temperature and the automatic climate control setpoint is too high;
• the Park Assist function is in operation;
• the altitude is too high;
• the slope is too steep for vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox;
• the "Clear View" function is activated Automatic climate control;
• the engine temperature is too low;
• the emission control system is being regenerated;
• ...

Special feature of the automatic engine re-start

Under certain conditions, the engine can restart on its own in order to guarantee your safety and comfort.

This may occur when:

• the outdoor temperature is too low or too high;
• the "Clear View" function is activated Automatic climate control;
• the battery is not sufficiently charged;
• the vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h) (downhill slope, etc.);
• the brake pedal is pressed repeatedly or there is a braking system requirement;
• ...

Deactivating, activating the function

Press the switch 1 to deactivate the function. The "Stop & Start deactivated" message appears on the instrument panel and the switch 1 indicator light is lit.

Pressing again will reactivate the system. The "Stop & Start Activated" message appears on the instrument panel and the switch 1 indicator light goes out.

The system is automatically reactivated each time the vehicle is started using the start button Ignition-starter switch on a vehicle with card.

Operating faults

When the "Check Stop & Start" message appears on the instrument panel accompanied by the illumination of the switch 1 indicator light, this indicates that the system is deactivated.

Consult an approved Dealer.