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Practical information
– Do not transport more than 4 conventional
bicycles or 2 electric bicycles.
To recharge the battery, avoid repeatedly or
Energy economy mode
continuously restarting the engine.
This system manages the duration of use of
certain functions, in order to conserve a sufficient
level of charge in the battery with the ignition off.
After switching off the engine and for a maximum
cumulative period of around 30 minutes, you can
continue to use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, dipped beam headlamps or
courtesy lamps.
When loading bicycles onto a bicycle carrier
on a towball, be sure to place the heaviest
bicycles as close as possible to the vehicle.
A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the 12 V battery, refer
to the corresponding section.
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Very cold climate screen
(Depending on country of sale)
Vehicle equipped with motorised boot
with Hands-Free Tailgate Access function
To avoid unintentionally opening the boot while
operating the towing device:
Selecting the mode
A confirmation message is displayed when
energy economy mode is entered, and the active
functions are placed on standby.
This removable device prevents the accumulation
of snow around the radiator cooling fan.
It consists of two elements to be attached to the
front bumper.
– Deactivate this function in advance in your
vehicle's configuration menu.
If a telephone call is in progress at the
time, it will be maintained for around 10
minutes via the audio system’s hands-free
system.
– Or remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the boot closed.
In case of difficulty with installation/
removal
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Load reduction mode
This system manages the use of certain functions
according to the level of charge remaining in the
battery.
Before any operation, ensure that the
engine is off and the cooling fan has
stopped.
Exiting the mode
These functions are automatically reactivated the
next time the vehicle is used.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning
and the heated rear screen.
It is essential to remove them when:
– the outside temperature exceeds 10°C.
– recovery is in progress.
To restore the use of these functions immediately,
start the engine and let it run:
– For less than 10 minutes, to use the equipment
for approximately 5 minutes.
– the speed is above 75 mph (120 km/h).
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
– For more than 10 minutes, to use the equipment
for approximately 30 minutes.
Let the engine run for the specified duration to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
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