PRACTICAL INFORMATION
10
CHANGING A WINDSCREEN
WIPER BLADE
ECONOMY MODE FUNCTION
LOAD REDUCTION FUNCTION
After the engine has stopped, certain
functions (windscreen wiper, elec-
tric windows, sunroof, electric seats,
audio equipment, telephone, dipped
headlamps, etc) can only be used for
a combined duration of approximately
thirty minutes, to prevent discharging
the battery.
Once the thirty minutes are over, a
switching to economy mode message
appears on the multi-function display
and the active functions are put on
standby.
These functions are reactivated auto-
matically next time the vehicle is
driven.
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, the engine
must be started and left to run for a
few minutes.
When driving, certain functions (air
conditioning, heated rear screen,
heating system for passenger com-
partment of diesel vehicles, etc.) may
be switched off temporarily, depending
on the level of battery charge.
Reactivation of these functions is
automatic, once the battery charge is
sufficient.
Placing the wiper blades in the
maintenance position
Less than one minute after switching
off the ignition, press the windscreen
wiper stalk down once to position the
blades at the top of the windscreen
(maintenance position).
Note: at the risk of discharging the
battery, the functions that have been
switched off may be reactivated man-
ually.
Replacing a blade
Lift the arm, then unclip the blade
and remove it.
It the new blade and fold down the
arm.
To reposition the blades, switch on the
ignition and operate the windscreen
wiper stalk.
The time available to you will then
be double the duration for which the
engine is left running. However, this
period will always be between five and
thirty minutes.
Note: if the telephone is being
used when economy mode
starts, it will still be possible to
finish the call.
A flat battery prevents the
engine from starting.
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