Eco-driving
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls when not required, if they are not
automatically controlled.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.
Drive smoothly
Eco-driving
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
use engine braking rather than the
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices
that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions.
brake pedal, and press the accelerator
progressively. These practices contribute
towards a reduction in fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions and also help reduce the
background traffic noise.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps
when the ambient light level does not require
their use.
Optimise the use of your
gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently
and change up without waiting. When
accelerating, change up early.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of
the system at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h)
when the traffic is flowing well.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up
much faster while driving.
With an automatic gearbox, give preference
to automatic mode and avoid pressing the
accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (film, music, video game
etc.), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of
fuel.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
The gear efficiency indicator invites you to
engage the most suitable gear: as soon as the
indication is displayed in the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it by
opening the windows and air vents before
using the air conditioning.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox,
this indicator appears only in manual mode.
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 (sunroof blind and window
blinds, etc.).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has
automatic regulation, as soon as the desired
temperature is attained.
Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place
the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,
as close as possible to the rear seats.
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