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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (1/8)

Fuel consumption is accredited in ac-

cordance with a standard regulatory

method.

Depending on the vehicle, you will have

various functions which enable you to

lower your fuel consumption:

Identical for all manufacturers, this ena-

bles vehicles to be compared with one

another.

– the rev counter;

– gear change indicator;

– the driving style indicator;

Consumption in real time depends on

vehicle usage conditions, the equip-

ment fitted and the user’s driving style.

– the journey record and eco-driving

advice via the multimedia screen;

– acceleration indicator Eco;

– ECO mode;

To optimise fuel consumption, please

refer to the following advice.

– the free-wheel function;

– the Stop and Start function ➥ 2.12.

If fitted on the vehicle, the navigation

system provides additional information.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (2/8)

A

B

C

1

Gear change indicator 1

On the instrument panel A, B

or C

Depending on the vehicle, the informa-

tion display can be organised and cus-

tomised based on the instrument panel

customisation style selected from the

multimedia screen.

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:



^{shift up a gear;}

downshift a gear.

If you regularly follow this indicator, you

will reduce your vehicle’s fuel consump-

tion.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (3/8)

B

A

2

C

2

Driving style indicator 2

Informs you about the driving style

adopted in real time. This is shown by

indicator light 2.

The more petals displayed on 2, the

more your driving is flexible and eco-

nomical.

If you regularly monitor this indicator,

you will reduce your vehicle’s fuel con-

sumption.

Please refer to the multimedia instruc-

tions for further information.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (4/8)

A

3

C

B

3

Acceleration indicator Eco 3

This informs you in real time whether

you are accelerating moderately or

strongly.

This is shown by the 3 warning light:

– green: acceleration is moderate and

correct;

– white: acceleration is too high;

– grey: acceleration is high.

Note: it is not possible to simultane-

ously display the driving style indica-

tor 2 and the Eco acceleration indica-

tor 3.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (5/8)

An overall rating from 0 to 100 is dis-

played to let you assess your eco driv-

ing performance.

4

The higher the rating, the lower the fuel

consumption.

Eco advice is given to help improve

your performance.

With your favourite journeys saved,

you can compare your performance

between trips and the performance of

other vehicle users.

Please refer to the multimedia instruc-

tions for further information.

On the multimedia screen

Journey record

Once the engine is switched off, you

will see “Journey record” displayed on

the multimedia screen 4, enabling you

to view information on your last journey.

This indicates:

– the general score;

– score evolution;

– distance without fuel consumption.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (6/8)

ECO mode

Free-wheel function

ECO mode is a function which opti-

mises fuel consumption.

Depending on the vehicle, for vehicles

fitted with an automatic gearbox, in the

deceleration phases (with the foot fully

off the accelerator pedal), switching to

freewheeling (automatic neutral) de-

creases engine braking and allows you

to farther without accelerating in order

to save fuel.

It affects certain driving operations (ac-

celeration, shifting gears, cruise con-

trol, deceleration etc.).

Limiting acceleration enables low fuel

consumption in urban and surrounding

areas.

6

5

The



freewheel warning light illu-

Activating the function

minates when the “Freewheel” parame-

ter is activated (ON) in the user settings

➥ 1.83.

Depending on the vehicle, the function

can be activated either:

– by pressing switch 5;

This warning light is displayed when the

function is activated:

To do this, press the accelerator pedal

firmly and fully.

– by pressing the 6 switch. ➥ 3.2;

– in grey when the vehicle is not in

freewheel mode;

– from the multimedia screen (refer to

the multimedia instructions).

ECO mode is reactivated when you

take pressure off the accelerator pedal.

– in green or, depending on the vehi-

cle, when the vehicle is in freewheel

mode (automatic neutral).

The warning light

the instrument panel to confirm activa-

tion.



comes on on

Disabling the function

Depending on the vehicle, the function

can be deactivated either:

Note: depending on the vehicle, for

vehicles equipped with Multi-Sense

➥ 3.2, activation/deactivation is done

by configuring the various My Sense

modes or ECO mode.

While driving, it is possible to leave the

ECO mode temporarily in order to im-

prove engine performance.

– by pressing switch 5;

– by pressing the 6 switch. ➥ 3.2.

The warning light

the instrument panel to confirm deac-

tivation.



goes out on

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (7/8)

– High speeds significantly affect the

vehicle’s fuel consumption.

– Do not try to maintain the same

speed up a hill, accelerate no more

than you would on flat ground. Keep

your foot in the same position on the

accelerator pedal.

Examples (at a steady speed):

– reducing the speed from 80 mph

(130 km/h) to 68 mph (110 km/h)

approximately saves up to 20% of

fuel approximately;

– Double declutching and accelerating

before switching off are unnecessary

in modern vehicles.

– reducing the speed from 56 mph

(90 km/h) to 50 mph (80 km/h) ap-

proximately saves up to 10% of

fuel approximately.

– Bad weather, flooded roads:

– Dynamic driving involving heavy and

frequent acceleration and braking is

expensive on fuel in comparison to

the time saved.

Do not drive through

floods if the water is

above the lower edge of

the wheel rims.

Driving advice and ECO

driving

– Do not over rev the engine in the in-

termediate gears. You should always

use the highest gear possible.

Heating levels

– Avoid sudden acceleration.

It is normal to notice an increase in the

vehicle’s fuel consumption when using

the heating (particularly when the out-

side temperature drops below zero) or

air conditioning.

– Brake as little as possible. If you an-

ticipate an obstacle or bend in ad-

vance, you may then simply release

the accelerator pedal.

Obstructions to the driver

On the driver’s side, only

use mats suitable for the

vehicle, attached with the

Behaviour

pre-fitted components, and check

the fitting regularly. Do not lay one

mat on top of another.

– 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.

There is a risk of wedging the

pedals.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (8/8)

– On vehicles equipped with non-au-

tomatic air conditioning, switch off

the air conditioning when it is not re-

quired.

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.

Tyres

Advice on use

– When towing a caravan, fit a wind

deflector and adjust it carefully.

– 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”).

– 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.

– 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.

– Use the air vents. Driving with the

windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h)

will increase fuel consumption by

4%.

– Never fill the fuel tank right to the

brim to avoid overflow.

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