Eco-driving
When the traffic is flowing smoothly, select the
cruise control.
Disconnect all portable devices before leaving
the vehicle.
Eco-driving
Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday
practices that allow the motorist to optimise
the vehicle's energy consumption (fuel and/or
electricity) and CO2 emissions.
Control the use of electrical equipment
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it by
opening the windows and air vents before using
the air conditioning.
At speeds above 31 mph (50 km/h), close the
windows and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help keep
the temperature in the passenger compartment
down (e.g. sunroof blind, window blinds).
Unless automatically regulated, switch off
the air conditioning as soon as the desired
temperature has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
functions, if they are not managed
automatically.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Adapt your use of the headlamps and/or
foglamps to the level of visibility, in accordance
with current legislation in the country in which
you are driving.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter (other than in severe
wintry conditions: temperature below -23°C).
The vehicle will warm up much faster while
driving.
As a passenger, avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (e.g. film, music, video
game) to help reduce the consumption of
energy.
Spread loads throughout the vehicle. Place the
heaviest items in the boot as close as possible
to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
minimise wind resistance (e.g. roof bars, roof
rack, bicycle carrier, trailer). Preferably, use a
roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and
refit summer tyres.
Optimise your use of the gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and
change up promptly. While accelerating,
change up early.
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic
mode. Do not depress the accelerator pedal
heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator prompts you to
engage the most suitable gear. Whenever this
indication is displayed on the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
With an automatic gearbox, this indicator
appears only in manual mode.
Comply with the servicing instructions
Check tyre pressures regularly, with the tyres
cold, referring to the label in the door aperture
on the driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
– before a long journey.
– at each change of season.
– after a long period out of use.
Do not forget the spare wheel and, where
applicable, the tyres on your trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (e.g. engine
oil, oil filter, air filter, passenger compartment
filter, etc.). Observe the schedule of operations
in the manufacturer's service schedule.
When filling the fuel tank, do not continue
after the third cut-out of the nozzle, to avoid
overflow.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use
engine braking rather than the brake pedal and
press the accelerator gradually. These practices
help to save on energy consumption, reduce
CO2 emissions and decrease general traffic
noise.
With a hybrid engine, engine braking is more
efficient. Anticipate slowing down as much as
you can and, if possible, favour deceleration
with engine braking in order to charge the
traction battery, to increase all-electric driving
and to reduce fuel consumption.
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