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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (1/6)

Fuel consumption is accredited in ac-

cordance with a standard regulatory

A

B

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

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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 with ECO zone;

– gear change indicator;

– the driving style indicator;

– the journey record and eco-driving

advice via the multimedia screen;

– ECO mode;

– the Stop and Start function (refer

to “Stop and Start function” in

Section 2).

On the instrument panel A

or B

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.

Warning light



is displayed on

the instrument panel when parameter

“Free wheel in ECO mode” is activated

(ON in menu "User settings”).

If fitted on the vehicle, the navigation

system provides additional information.

The rev counter with ECO zone 1

Driving in the ECO zone helps you op-

timise fuel consumption under most cir-

cumstances.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (2/6)

A

B

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Gear change indicator 2

To obtain optimum consumption levels,

a warning light on the instrument panel

lets you know the best time to move up

or down a gear:

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‰

or

^oræ^{move up a gear;}

move down 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 (3/6)

This indicates:

– average fuel consumption;

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– number of miles/kilometres travelled;

– number of miles/kilometres saved.

This corresponds to driving without

fuel consumption (deceleration and/

or foot off the accelerator pedal).

An overall rating from 0 to 100 is dis-

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.

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With your favourite journeys saved,

you can compare your performance

between trips and the performance of

other vehicle users.

For more information, please see the

multimedia system instructions.

Driving style indicator 3

On the multimedia screen

Informs you about the driving style

adopted in real time. This is shown by

indicator light 3.

Journey record

Once the engine is switched off, you

will see “Journey record” displayed on

the screen 4, enabling you to view in-

formation relating to your last journey.

The more petals there are on indica-

tor 3, the smoother and more economi-

cal your driving.

If you regularly monitor this indicator,

you will reduce your vehicle’s fuel con-

sumption.

To activate/deactivate the driving style

indicator, please see the multimedia

system instructions.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (4/6)

ECO mode

ECO mode is a function which opti-

mises fuel consumption. It acts upon

certain power consuming systems in

the vehicle (heating, air conditioning,

power-assisted steering etc.) and on

certain driving actions (acceleration,

gear changing, cruise control, deceler-

ation etc.).

Limiting acceleration enables low fuel

consumption in urban and surrounding

areas. When ECO mode is in use, it is

normal to notice a change in the heat-

ing level.

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6

Free wheel in ECO mode

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.

Activating the function

While driving, it is possible to leave the

ECO mode temporarily in order to im-

prove engine performance.

The function can be activated:

– by pressing switch 5;

– by pressing the switch 6 (please refer

to the information on “Multi-Sense” in

Section 3);

– from the navigation menu on the

multimedia screen (please refer to

the multimedia instructions).

For this, depress the accelerator pedal

firmly and fully.

ECO mode is reactivated when you

take pressure off the accelerator pedal.

To activate/deactivate the “free wheel”

mode, see “Vehicle settings customisa-

tion menu” in Section 1.

Disabling the function

Press switch 6.

The warning light

the instrument panel to confirm activa-

tion.



comes on on

The warning light

the instrument panel to confirm deac-

tivation.



goes out on

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (5/6)

– Do not overrev the engine in the in-

termediate gears.

You should always use the highest

gear possible.

– Bad weather, flooded roads:

Do not drive through

floods if the water is

above the lower edge of

the wheel rims.

– 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 flat ground. Keep

your foot in the same position on the

accelerator pedal.

– Double declutching and accelerating

before switching off the engine are

unnecessary in modern vehicles.

Driving advice and ECO

driving

Behaviour

– 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 (6/6)

– 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.

Recommendations for reducing

consumption and therefore help-

ing 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%.

– Opt for the highest speed pressure

or the pressure recommended to op-

timise fuel consumption indicated

on edge of the driver’s door (please

refer to the information on “Tyre infla-

tion pressure” in Section 4).

– 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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