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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (1/4)

Fuel consumption is accredited in ac-

cordance with a standard regulatory

method. Identical for all manufactur-

ers, this enables vehicles to be com-

pared with one another. Consumption

in real time depends on vehicle usage

conditions, the equipment fitted and the

user’s driving style. To optimise fuel

consumption, please refer to the follow-

ing advice.

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Depending on the vehicle, you will have

various functions which enable you to

lower your fuel consumption:

– the rev counter;

– gear change indicator;

If you regularly follow this indicator, you

will reduce your vehicle’s fuel consump-

tion.

Gear change indicator 1

– ECO mode;

Depending on the vehicle, to obtain op-

timum consumption levels, a warning

light on the instrument panel lets you

know the best time to move up or down

a gear:

– the Stop and Start function ➥ 2.11.

ä

æ

shift up a gear;

downshift a gear.

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3

Activating the function

Disabling the function

ECO mode

Warning light 3

^{Press switch 2.}

goes out on the

(depending on the vehicle)

Press switch 2.

ECO mode is a function which opti-

mises fuel consumption. It affects cer-

tain driving operations (acceleration,

shifting gears, cruise control, deceler-

ation etc.).

The 3



warning light comes on on

instrument panel to confirm deactiva-

tion.

the instrument panel to confirm activa-

tion.

While driving, it is possible to leave the

ECO mode temporarily in order to im-

prove engine performance.

Limiting acceleration enables low fuel

consumption in urban and surrounding

areas.

To do this, press the accelerator pedal

firmly and fully.

ECO mode is reactivated when you

take pressure off the accelerator pedal.

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– Do not overrev the engine in the in-

termediate gears.

You should always use the highest

gear possible.

– Avoid sudden acceleration.

– Brake as little as possible. If you an-

ticipate an obstacle or bend in ad-

vance, you may then simply release

the accelerator pedal.

– Do not try to maintain the same

speed up a hill, accelerate no more

than you would on the level. Keep

your foot in the same position on the

accelerator pedal.

– Double declutching and accelerating

before switching off are unnecessary

in modern vehicles.

Driving advice, ECO driving

– Bad weather, flooded roads:

Behaviour

Do not drive through

floods if the water is

above the lower edge of

the wheel rims.

– Drive carefully for the first few miles

until the engine reaches its normal

operating temperature, rather than

let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

Obstructions to the driver

On the driver’s side, only

use mats suitable for the

vehicle, attached with the

pre-fitted components, and check

the fitting regularly. Do not lay one

mat on top of another.

– Speed is expensive.

– Dynamic driving with a lot of frequent

acceleration and braking is expen-

sive on fuel in comparison to the time

saved.

There is a risk of wedging the

pedals.

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– In vehicles fitted with air condi-

tioning, it is normal to observe an

increase in fuel consumption (espe-

cially in urban conditions) when it is

used. For vehicles fitted with manual

air conditioning, switch off the system

when it is not required.

Advice for reducing consumption

and therefore helping to preserve

the environment:

If the vehicle has been parked in the

sun, open the doors for a few mo-

ments to let the hot air escape before

starting the engine.

– Do not leave an empty roof rack

fitted to the vehicle.

– It is better to fit a trailer for bulky ob-

jects.

– When towing a caravan, fit a wind

deflector and adjust it carefully.

– Avoid using the car for door-to-door

calls (short journeys with long waits

in between) because the engine

never reaches its normal operating

temperature.

Tyres

Advice on use

– An underinflated tyre increases fuel

consumption.

– Favour the ECO mode.

– Electricity is fuel; switch off all the

electrical components which are

not really needed. However (safety

first), keep your lights on when the

visibility is bad (“see and be seen”).

– Use the air vents. Driving with the

windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h)

will increase fuel consumption by

4%.

– To optimise fuel consumption, set the

highest speed tyre pressure or the

recommended pressure indicated on

the edge of the driver’s door. ➥ 4.11.

– The use of non-recommended tyres

can increase fuel consumption.

– Never fill the fuel tank right to the

brim to avoid overflow.

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