The system is designed to help reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by stopping the engine when it is idling, for example at traffic lights.
WARNING: Apply the parking brake, shift into park (P), switch the ignition off and remove the key before you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Apply the parking brake, shift into park (P), switch the ignition off and remove the key before you open the hood or have any service or repair work completed. If you do not switch the ignition off, the engine could restart at any time. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
The system turns on when you switch the ignition on.
Press the switch to switch the system off.
Note: OFF illuminates in the switch.
Press the switch again to switch the system back on.
Note: The system is designed to turn off if it detects a malfunction. If the system malfunctions, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Stop your vehicle, keep your foot on the brake pedal and the transmission in drive (D).
Note: The engine stops when you shift into park (P) whether you have your foot on the brake pedal or not.
Note: Power assist steering turns off when the engine stops.
Release the brake pedal or press the accelerator pedal.
A message appears in the information display if the system requires you to take action.