Engine standby (Stop and Start active)

Questions about the Engine standby (Stop and Start active) symbol

What does the Engine standby (Stop and Start active) symbol mean on Renault cars?

Lights green when the engine is on standby by the Stop and Start function; keep the vehicle stationary. On manual gearbox versions, if it flashes, shift into neutral.

What does the Engine standby (Stop and Start active) symbol mean on Opel cars?

Lit: the engine is in an Autostop. Flashing: Autostop is temporarily unavailable, or an Autostop has been invoked automatically.

Does the Engine standby (Stop and Start active) symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On Renault cars it means: Engine on standby. On Opel cars it means: Engine in Autostop.

What does the Engine standby (Stop and Start active) symbol look like?

Green letter A inside an open circle arrow. It is also called “Engine standby” and “Stop and Start active”.

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