Practical information
Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conserve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
Switching to economy mode
Exiting economy mode
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen indicating that the vehicle has switched
to economy mode and the active functions are
put on standby.
These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
After the engine has stopped, you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematics
system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a
maximum combined duration of about forty
minutes.
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for less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
for more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately
thirty minutes.
If a telephone call is being made at this
time, it will be maintained for around
10 minutes with the Bluetooth® hands-
free system of your audio system.
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Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
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A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the
12 V battery, refer to the corresponding
section.
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