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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (1/8)

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.

Depending on the vehicle, you will have

various functions which enable you to

lower your fuel consumption:

– the rev counter;

– gear change indicator;

– the driving style indicator;

– the journey record and eco-driving

advice via the multimedia screen;

– Eco acceleration indicator;

– ECO mode;

– the free-wheel function;

– the Stop and Start function ➥ 2.10.

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)

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 simulta-

neously 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-

4

played to let you assess your eco driv-

ing performance. 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. This acts on

certain driving actions (acceleration,

shifting gears, cruise control, decelera-

tion etc.).

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.

Limiting acceleration enables low fuel

consumption in urban and surrounding

areas.

6

5

The



freewheel warning light illu-

Activating the function

minates in ECO mode when the “ECO

mode freewheeling” parameter is acti-

vated (ON) in the user settings ➥ 1.89.

Depending on the vehicle, the function

can be activated either:

– by pressing switch 5;

The warning light colour is dim when

the vehicle is not freewheeling.

– by pressing the 6 switch ➥ 3.2;

To do this, press the accelerator pedal

firmly and fully.

– from the multimedia screen (refer to

the multimedia instructions).

This warning light is bright when the ve-

hicle is while freewheeling (automatic

neutral).

ECO mode is reactivated when you

take pressure off the accelerator pedal.

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:

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)

– Do not over rev 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 and 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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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (8/8)

– 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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