Practical information
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front
wiper blade
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.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as air conditioning,
heated rear screen, etc.
Exiting the mode
These functions will be automatically restored
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
the next time the vehicle is used.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-
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.
Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conserve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
F Within one minute after switching off the
ignition, operate the wiper control stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.
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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.
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.
or
F More than one minute after switching off the
ignition, straighten the arms manually.
Removing
F Lift the corresponding wiper arm.
F Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.
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Switching to this 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.
A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the 12 V battery,
refer to the corresponding section.
Refitting
F Position and clip the new wiper blade to the
arm.
F Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
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