PEUGEOT 208, Handbook

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Access and starting
20
Stop & Start
The "ECO" lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the engine goes
into standby.
Operation
STOP mode
With e-HDi or BlueHDi Diesel and an
electronic gearbox
:
- Speed below 40 mph (6 km/h).
- Gear lever in position N
Or
-
Brake pedal pressed.
Special cases
STOP mode is not invoked when:
-
the driver's door is open,
- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start using
the key,
- the engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
- demisting is selected,
- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
The "ECO" lamp flashes for a
few seconds then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
The system puts the engine temporarily into
standby - STOP mode - during stops in the
traffic (red lights, traffic jams, ...). The engine
restarts automatically - START mode - as soon
as you want to move off. The restart takes
place instantly, quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
With BlueHDi Diesel and a manual gearbox :
- As soon as the vehicle stops.
- Gear lever in neutral and clutch pedal
released.
With PureTech petrol and a manual,
electronic or automatic gearbox
:
- As soon as the vehicle stops
- Gear lever in neutral and clutch pedal
released (manual gearbox).
- Brake pedal pressed or gear lever in
position
N (electronic or automatic
gearbox).