Starting, stopping the engine

Starting with "hands-free" card

The card must be in the detection zone 1.
With the gearbox in P or N position (refer to "Automatic gearbox" in Section 2) and your foot on the brake pedal, press the button 2 to start the engine.
"Hands-free" starting with the luggage compartment open
In this case, the card should not be located in the luggage compartment, to prevent the risk of loss.
WARNING
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.

Starting the vehicle using the remote control card

When you get into the vehicle, insert the card's built-in key, pointing towards you, fully into the card reader 3.
With the gearbox in P or N position (refer to "Automatic gearbox" in Section 2) and your foot on the brake pedal, press the button 2 to start the engine.

Special features

  • If one of the conditions required for starting is not met, the "Press brake + start" or "Select 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.

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.).
For other functions:
  • vehicles equipped with a "hands-free" card: with the card in the passenger compartment, press the button 2 without pressing the pedals;
  • vehicles equipped with a remote control card: insert the card into the reader 3.
Tip
Before starting, ensure that nothing will obstruct the air vents 4.

Operating faults

In certain cases, the hands-free card may not work:
  • when the card battery is drained, flat battery, etc.
  • near to appliances operating on the same frequency as the card (monitor, mobile phone, video game device, etc.);
  • the vehicle is located in a high electromagnetic radiation zone.
The "Insert keycard" message appears on the instrument panel.
Pull the cover 5 by the flaps 6 to unclip it.
Insert the card fully into the card reader 7.

Conditions for stopping the engine

The vehicle must be stationary and the gearbox in position P or N (refer to "Automatic gearbox" in Section 2).
Special feature
Depending on the vehicle, accessories (e.g. radio) stop working either when the engine is switched off or when the driver's door is opened or when the doors are locked.
WARNING
Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has stopped completely. 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.
"Hands-free" card
With the card in the vehicle, press the button 2: the engine is switched off. The steering column is locked when the driver's door is opened or the vehicle is locked.
WARNING
When you leave your vehicle, especially if you have your card with you, check that the engine is completely switched off.
WARNING
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.
Remote control card
With the card in the reader 3, press the button 2: the engine stops. Removing the card from the reader locks the steering column.
Special feature
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.