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Renault Clio (2023 year). Manual in english - page 4

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with key (1/2)

Petrol versions

Note: on vehicles equipped with a

- Activate the starter without acceler-

manual gearbox, in the event of engine

ating;

stalling the message “Press Clutch” will

- release the key as soon as the

be displayed on the instrument panel.

engine starts.

Fully press the clutch pedal to restart

the engine.

Diesel versions

É

Driver’s responsibility

- Turn the ignition key to the

when parking or stopping

“ON”position 2 and hold this position

the vehicle

until the engine preheating light goes

off;

Never leave an animal,

- turn the key to the start position

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

“START” 3 without pressing the

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

accelerator;

a short time.

- release the key as soon as the

Starting the engine

They may pose a risk to themselves

engine starts.

or to others by starting the engine,

Special note: when starting the engine

To start:

activating equipment such as the

in very low exterior temperatures (below

On vehicles equipped with automatic

electric windows or locking the

-10°C): hold down the clutch pedal until

gearboxes, set the lever to position P.

doors, for example.

the engine starts.

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,

Stopping the engine

please remember that the tempera-

With the engine idling, turn the key to

ture inside the passenger compart-

the “LOCK” position 0.

ment increases very quickly.

Never switch off the igni-

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

tion before the vehicle has

INJURY.

stopped completely. Once

the engine has stopped, the

brake servo, power-assisted steer-

Never start your vehicle

ing etc., and the passive safety de-

while freewheeling on a gra-

vices such as the airbags and pre-

dient. Risk of non-activation

tensioners will no longer operate.

of power-assisted steering.

There is a risk of accidents.

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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (1/4)

Note: on vehicles equipped with a

manual gearbox, in the event of engine

stalling the message “Press Clutch” will

be displayed on the instrument panel.

2

Fully press the clutch pedal to restart

the engine.

Driver’s responsibility

when parking or stopping

1

the vehicle

Never leave an animal,

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

a short time.

The card must be inserted in detection

Special features

They may pose a risk to themselves

zone 1.

or to others by starting the engine,

- If any of the starting conditions are

activating equipment such as the

To start:

not met, the message “Press Brake

electric windows or locking the

+ START” or “Press Clutch + START”

- vehicles with an automatic gearbox,

doors, for example.

or “Select Gearbox Position “P”” is

in the P position, press the brake

displayed on the instrument panel;

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,

pedal, press the 2 button, then re-

please remember that the tempera-

lease the brake pedal once the

- in some cases, it will be necessary

ture inside the passenger compart-

engine has started;

to move the steering wheel whilst

ment increases very quickly.

pressing the start button 2 to help

- vehicles with a manual gearbox,

unlock the steering column; the

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

press the brake pedal and press

message “Turn Steering Wheel +

INJURY.

the 2 button, then release the brake

START” will warn you of this;

pedal once the engine has started.

If a gear is engaged, also press the

clutch pedal.

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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (3/4)

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5

4

4

“Hands-free” starting with

Operating faults

The message “Place card on zone +

START” appears on the instrument

the tailgate open

In certain cases, the hands-free card

panel.

In this case, the card should not be lo-

may not work:

Press the brake or clutch pedal, then

cated in the luggage compartment, to

- card battery flat, etc.;

place the card 5 (button side) on the

prevent the risk of loss.

- near to appliances operating on the

placement area 4. Press the 2 button

same frequency as the card (moni-

to start the vehicle. The message goes

Accessories function

tor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);

out.

(switching on the ignition)

- vehicle located in a high electromag-

Once you have gained access to your

netic radiation zone.

vehicle, you may use some of its func-

tions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).

To use the other functions, with the

card in the passenger compartment,

press the 2 button without pressing the

pedals.

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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (4/4)

If the card is no longer in the passen-

When you leave your vehi-

ger compartment or if the card’s bat-

cle, especially if you have

tery is flat, when the vehicle is station-

your card with you, check

ary and you try to switch the engine off,

that the engine is com-

2

the message “Keycard absent: press/

pletely switched off.

hold START” appears on the instrument

panel: press the 2 button for longer than

three seconds.

Driver’s responsibility

If the card is no longer in the passen-

when parking or stopping

ger compartment, make sure you can

the vehicle

retrieve it before pressing and holding

the button: without the card, you will not

Never leave an animal,

be able to start the vehicle.

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

With the engine switched off, any ac-

a short time.

cessories being used (radio, etc.) will

continue to function for approximately

They may pose a risk to themselves

Conditions for stopping the

10 minutes.

or to others by starting the engine,

engine

activating equipment such as the

When the driver’s door is opened, the

The vehicle must be stationary, with the

electric windows or locking the

accessories stop working.

lever positioned in P for vehicles with

doors, for example.

an automatic gearbox.

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,

With the card in the vehicle, press

please remember that the tempera-

button 2: the engine stops. The steer-

ture inside the passenger compart-

ing column is locked when a door is

ment increases very quickly.

opened or the vehicle is locked.

Never switch off the igni-

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

tion before the vehicle has

INJURY.

stopped completely. Once

the engine has stopped, the

brake servo, power-assisted steer-

ing etc., and the passive safety de-

vices such as the airbags and pre-

tensioners will no longer operate.

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STOP AND START FUNCTION (4/4)

Special feature of the automatic

Deactivating, activating the

engine re-start

function

Under certain conditions, the engine

Press 1 to deactivate the function. The

can restart on its own in order to guar-

message “Stop & Start deactivated”

antee your safety and comfort.

appears on the instrument panel and

This can occur especially when:

the 1 switch warning light illuminates.

- the outdoor temperature is too low or

Pressing again will reactivate the

too high;

system. The message “Stop & Start

- the “Clear view” function is activated

Activated” appears on the instrument

➥ 3.12 ;

panel and the 1 switch warning light

1

goes out.

- the battery is not sufficiently charged;

The system is automatically reactivated

- the vehicle speed is above 3 mph

each time the vehicle is started using

(5 km/h) (downhill slope, etc.);

the start button. ➥ 2.4 ➥ 2.6.

- repeated pressing on the brake

pedal or braking system require-

Operating faults

ment;

The 

warning light may appear

- ...

along with a message on the instru-

If the message “Check Stop & Start”

ment panel:

appears on the instrument panel and

The 

warning light is displayed on

- “Optimising Battery Recharge” to pri-

the 1 switch warning light illuminates,

the instrument panel to notify you of au-

oritise battery charging;

this indicates that the system is deac-

tomatic engine restarting.

- “Prioritising Thermal Comfort” to pri-

tivated.

oritise air conditioning;

Please consult an authorised dealer.

- “Prioritising running engine” to priori-

tise engine operations.

The engine MUST be

stopped (not put in standby)

before leaving the vehicle.

Special note: engine on standby,

➥ 2.4 ➥ 2.6.

press switch 1 to automatically re-

start the engine.

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SPECIAL FEATURE OF DIESEL VERSIONS, PARTICLE FILTER (1/2)

Diesel engine speed

Precautions to be taken in

Diesel engines are fitted with an injec-

winter

A

tion pump which prevents the engine

To avoid any faults in icy weather:

speed being exceeded irrespective of

- ensure that the battery is always fully

the gear selected.

charged;

If the message “Check Anti- Pollution

1

- always keep the diesel tank rela-

System” is displayed along with warn-

tively full to avoid water vapour con-

ing lights Ä

densing in it and accumulating at the

authorised dealer immediately.

bottom of the tank.

When driving, depending on the fuel

grade used, it is possible that white

smoke may be emitted.

This is due to the exhaust particle filter

being cleaned automatically, and does

Engine smoke opacity label

not affect the way the vehicle runs.

You can find the information 1 on the

label A stuck in the engine compart-

Running out of fuel

ment or, depending on the vehicle, on

After the tank has been filled follow-

the vehicle identification plate ➥ 6.2.

ing a complete draining of fuel, the

1 Diesel exhaust emissions.

fuel system must be reprimed: ➥ 1.114

before restarting the engine.

Do not park the vehicle or

run the engine in locations

where combustible sub-

stances or materials such as

grass or leaves can come into con-

tact with the hot exhaust system.

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS (1/4)

Yellow warning light B

A

A lit warning light indicates that petrol

mode is active.

Fuel gauge warning light A

The warning lights A (four green lights

and one red light) indicate the level in

the LPG tank.

The red warning light indicates the fuel

1

tank.

The amount of LPG indicated is an in-

dicative value.

The red warning light indicates that

C

B

1

the tank is almost empty and that the

These vehicles operate using petrol or

LPG/petrol fuel mode

engine is operating using the reserve

LPG.

LPG tank (maximum range of 50 miles

selection control 1

They have two separate tanks.

(80 km)).

This enables the driver to switch from

What is LPG?

one fuel mode to another.

Green warning light C

Liquefied petroleum

A lit warning light indicates that LPG

gas that complies with

mode is active.

standard EN 589, or

Rapid flashing of the warning light C

the equivalent na-

indicates that the system is waiting for

If the yellow warning light B

tional regulations.

the necessary conditions to switch to

is on and the green warn-

LPG mode.

ing light C is flashing slowly

It can be readily identified by its charac-

while a beep can be heard,

teristic smell.

please take your vehicle to an au-

thorised dealer for inspection.

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS (2/4)

Changing fuel mode during

To switch from LPG to petrol.

driving

A

Release the accelerator pedal and

press the control 1.

To switch from petrol to LPG

Petrol mode is indicated by the yellow

Press the button 1. The transition to

warning light B.

LPG is made during the first accelera-

tion.

C

1

B

The LPG fuel level A is activated. The

yellow warning light B goes out and the

green warning light C flashes quickly to

confirm that LPG mode has been se-

lected, then stops flashing when LPG

mode is active.

An LPG installation on a ve-

hicle may lead to changes

to the vehicle’s features,

compared to petrol ver-

sions. This may relate to the number

of seats, mass (usable capacity)

and towing capacity.

Consult an approved dealer.

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS (3/4)

Changing fuel mode during

Operating faults

driving (continued)

A

In the event of a fault which may affect

the correct operation of the engine, the

Automatic switch to petrol

system automatically switches from

The system automatically switches to

LPG to petrol mode.

petrol mode if there is no more LPG

This is confirmed by:

remaining in the tank. You will be in-

- the appearance of the yellow warn-

formed by:

ing light B;

- the green C and yellow B warning

- slow flashing of the green warning

lights coming on;

light C;

- a beep sounds.

- a beep sounds.

Pressing control 1 stops the beep from

Pressing control 1 stops the beep from

sounding and only the yellow warning

C

B

sounding and only the yellow warning

light B stays on.

1

light B stays on.

Depending on the vehicle, under cer-

tain conditions of use (e.g., hard accel-

eration), the system may opt to tempo-

rarily switch back to petrol mode.

The green warning light C flashes with-

out any sound signal. Once the suita-

ble conditions are present once again,

it will automatically switch back to LPG

mode. After several unfruitful attempts,

the system may decide to remain in

petrol mode for the current journey.

A new attempt may be made after the

engine has been stopped completely

for about one minute.

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GEAR LEVER, HANDBRAKE

Handbrake

To release:

Pull the lever

3 up slightly, press

button 2 and then lower the lever to the

floor.

1

When stationary and de-

The warning light }

on the instru-

pending on the slope and/or

ment panel will go out.

vehicle load, it may be nec-

2

The red warning light on the instrument

essary to pull up the hand-

panel will come on if you are driving

brake at least two extra notches and

3

with an incorrectly released handbrake.

engage a gear (1^st or reverse gear)

on vehicles with a manual gearbox

To apply:

or position P on vehicles with an au-

Pull lever 3 upwards. Check that the

tomatic transmission.

vehicle is immobilised. The warning

Gear lever

light }

on the instrument panel will

Vehicles with manual gearbox: refer

come on.

to the grid on the gear lever knob 1.

Vehicles with an automatic gearbox:

➥ 2.145.

An impact to the under-

side of the vehicle while

Selecting reverse gear

manoeuvring

(e.g.: strik-

The reversing lights will come on as

ing a post, raised kerb or

soon as reverse gear is selected with

other street furniture) may result in

the ignition on.

damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-

mation of an axle).

Note: depending on the vehicle, if the

dipped beam headlights are on, the

Make sure that the hand-

To avoid any risk of accident, have

front fog lights come on simultaneously

brake is fully released when

your vehicle checked by an ap-

driving (red indicator light

when reverse gear is selected.

proved Dealer.

off), otherwise overheating,

or even damage, may occur.

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ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (1/4)

In all other instances, for example the

engine has stalled or is in standby

due to the Stop and Start ➥ 2.10, the

1

assisted parking brake is not applied

automatically. Manual mode must be

used.

3

For certain country-specific model ver-

sions, the assisted brake application

function is not activated. Refer to the

information on “Manual operation”.

To confirm that the electronic parking

brake is applied, the message “Parking

2

Brake ON” and the warning light }

on the instrument panel and warning

4

light 3 on the switch 4 light up.

After the engine is switched off, indi-

Assisted operation

or

cator light 3 goes out several minutes

-

for vehicles fitted with an automatic

after the assisted parking brake has

Applying the electronic parking

gearbox, when position P is en-

brake

gaged.

been applied and indicator light }

With the vehicle stationary, the elec-

goes out when the vehicle is locked.

tronic parking brake can be used to im-

mobilise the vehicle:

- by pressing the engine start/stop

button 1 or by turning the ignition

key to the 2 “ON” position (2);

or

The electronic parking brake can be used to immobilise the vehicle.

- when the driver’s seat belt is un-

Before leaving the vehicle, check that the electronic parking brake is fully

fastened;

applied.

or

Warning light 3 on switch 4 and warning light }

on the instrument

– when the driver’s door is opened;

panel illuminate to show that the parking brake is applied but switch off when the

doors are locked. Depending on the vehicle, a sticker is located on the upper sec-

tion of the windscreen to remind you of this.

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ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (2/4)

Assisted operation

(continued)

Note: in some situations (electronic

1

parking brake failure, manual release of

the parking brake, etc.), a beep sounds

and the message “WARNING: Apply

3

Parking Brake” appears on the instru-

ment panel to warn you that the elec-

tronic parking brake has been released:

- with the engine running: when the

driver’s door is opened;

2

- with the engine switched off (e.g.

when the engine stalls): when a front

4

door is opened.

In this case, pull and release switch 4 to

Manually applying the electronic

The

electronic

parking

apply the assisted parking brake.

parking brake

brake can be used to im-

Pull switch 4. Warning light 3 and warn-

mobilise the vehicle. Before

Assisted release of the parking

ing light }

on the instrument panel

leaving the vehicle, check

brake

light up.

that the electronic parking brake is

The brake will be released as soon as

fully applied.

the vehicle starts and accelerates.

Manually releasing the electronic

Warning light 3 on switch 4 and

parking brake

Press the 1 switch without pressing the

warning light }

on the instru-

Manual operation

pedals or turn the key 2 to the “ON”

ment panel illuminate to show

You can apply the electronic parking

position 2 to switch on the vehicle igni-

that the parking brake is applied

brake manually.

tion. Press the brake pedal then press

but switch off when the doors are

switch 4: indicator light 3 on the switch

locked.

and indicator light }

displayed on

Depending on the vehicle, a sticker

the instrument panel go out.

is located on the upper section of

the windscreen to remind you of

this.

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ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (3/4)

- manually release the electronic park-

ing brake (please see the informa-

tion on “Manually releasing the elec-

1

tronic parking brake” on the previous

page);

- depending on the vehicle, the elec-

3

tronic parking brake is applied auto-

matically. You will have to release it

manually.

2

4

Brief stop

To park the vehicle without applying the

electronic parking brake (if there is a

To apply the electronic parking brake

risk of freezing, for example):

manually (when stopping at a red light,

or stopping when the engine is running,

- engage any gear or the P position:

etc.): pull and release the switch 4. The

the drive wheels will be mechanically

brake is released as soon as the vehi-

locked by the driveshaft;

cle is started up again.

- switch off the engine by pressing the

engine start/stop button 1 or by turn-

ing the ignition key 2;

Special cases

- release the driver’s seat belt;

To park on a slope or while towing a

trailer, for example, pull switch 4 for

- open the driver’s door;

a few seconds to gain the maximum

braking.

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“AUTOHOLD" FUNCTION

Vehicle stopped (e.g. at a red light, an

Conditions for interrupting the

intersection, a traffic jam, etc.), the func-

braking force

tion ensures braking force even when

The following conditions must be met:

the driver releases the brake pedal.

- the driver accelerates sufficiently

The braking force is released as soon

with a gear engaged;

as the driver accelerates sufficiently

or

with a gear engaged.

- the driver disables the function.

1

Activation

Warning light 

goes out on the in-

Press switch 2.

strument panel.

The 1 switch warning light 2 illuminates

to confirm that the function is activated.

2

Deactivation

Upon each start-up, the function

Press the brake pedal and 2 switch si-

Conditions for maintaining the

continues the mode set at the time

multaneously.

braking force

the engine was last switched off.

The 1 switch warning light 2 disappears

to confirm that the function is deacti-

The following conditions must be met:

vated.

- the seat belt for the driver is fas-

The electronic parking

If the braking force is maintained, the

tened;

brake can be used to im-

parking brake is applied automatically

and

mobilise the vehicle. Before

when:

- the electronic parking brake is re-

leaving the vehicle, check

- the driver exits the vehicle;

leased;

that the electronic parking brake is

or

and

fully applied.

- the vehicle is immobilised for more

- the vehicle is not stationary on a very

The indicator light on switch 2 and

than approximately three minutes.

steep slope.

the warning light }

on the in-

The maintained braking force is con-

strument panel illuminate to show

that the parking brake is applied

firmed by the 

warning light on

and switch off when the doors are

the instrument panel.

locked. Depending on the vehicle, a

sticker is located on the upper sec-

tion of the windscreen to remind you

of this.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (2/8)

A

B

C

1

1

1

On the instrument panel A, B

Gear change indicator 1

or C

Depending on the vehicle, to obtain op-

timum consumption levels, a warning

Depending on the vehicle, the informa-

light on the instrument panel lets you

tion display can be organised and cus-

know the best time to move up or down

tomised based on the instrument panel

a gear:

customisation style selected from the

multimedia screen.



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)

A

B

2

C

2

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

3

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-

Depending on the vehicle, for vehicles

mises fuel consumption. This acts on

fitted with an automatic gearbox, in the

certain driving actions (acceleration,

deceleration phases (with the foot fully

shifting gears, cruise control, decelera-

off the accelerator pedal), switching to

tion etc.).

freewheeling (automatic neutral) de-

creases engine braking and allows you

Limiting acceleration enables low fuel

to farther without accelerating in order

consumption in urban and surrounding

6

to save fuel.

areas.

5

Activating the function

The 

freewheel warning light illu-

minates in ECO mode when the “ECO

Depending on the vehicle, the function

mode freewheeling” parameter is acti-

can be activated either:

vated (ON) in the user settings ➥ 1.89.

- by pressing switch 5;

The warning light colour is dim when

- by pressing the 6 switch ➥ 3.2;

To do this, press the accelerator pedal

the vehicle is not freewheeling.

firmly and fully.

- from the multimedia screen (refer to

This warning light is bright when the ve-

the multimedia instructions).

ECO mode is reactivated when you

hicle is while freewheeling (automatic

take pressure off the accelerator pedal.

neutral).

The warning light 

comes on on

the instrument panel to confirm activa-

Disabling the function

tion.

Depending on the vehicle, the function

While driving, it is possible to leave the

can be deactivated either:

ECO mode temporarily in order to im-

- by pressing switch 5;

prove engine performance.

- by pressing the 6 switch ➥ 3.2.

The warning light 

goes out on

the instrument panel to confirm deac-

tivation.

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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

Driving advice and ECO

in modern vehicles.

driving

- Bad weather, flooded roads:

Behaviour

Do not drive through

- Drive carefully for the first few miles

floods if the water is

until the engine reaches its normal

above the lower edge of

operating temperature, rather than

the wheel rims.

let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-

Obstructions to the driver

tionary.

On the driver’s side, only

use mats suitable for the

- Speed is expensive.

vehicle, attached with the

- Dynamic driving with a lot of frequent

pre-fitted components, and check

acceleration and braking is expen-

the fitting regularly. Do not lay one

sive on fuel in comparison to the time

mat on top of another.

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

Tyres

Advice on use

fitted to the vehicle.

- It is better to fit a trailer for bulky ob-

– An underinflated tyre increases fuel

- Favour the ECO mode.

jects.

consumption.

- Electricity is fuel; switch off all the

- When towing a caravan, fit a wind

– To optimise fuel consumption, set the

electrical components which are

deflector and adjust it carefully.

highest speed tyre pressure or the

not really needed. However (safety

- Avoid using the car for door-to-door

recommended pressure indicated on

first), keep your lights on when the

calls (short journeys with long waits

the edge of the driver’s door. ➥ 4.11.

visibility is bad (“see and be seen”).

in between) because the engine

– The use of non-recommended tyres

- Use the air vents. Driving with the

never reaches its normal operating

can increase fuel consumption.

windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h)

temperature.

will increase fuel consumption by

4%.

- Never fill the fuel tank right to the

brim to avoid overflow.

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TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING (1/6)

1

2

1

When fitted to the vehicle, this system

Operating principle

notifies the driver if one or more tyres

This system detects a loss of pressure

lose pressure.

in one of the tyres by measuring the

The system can be identified by the 1

wheel speed while driving.

label in the vehicle.

The warning light 

2 comes on on

the dashboard to alert the driver in the

event of insufficient pressure (tyre de-

flated, punctured etc.).

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TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING (3/6)

Hold down the

5 switch until the

“Operation completed” message ap-

pears. You can now drive.

6

3

5

4

Resetting procedure

Ignition on, vehicle stopped:

- repeatedly tap the 6 switch as many

times as necessary to reach the “ve-

hicle” tab 

;

- briefly press the 3 or 4 switch to

reach the “Tyre pressure init. long

press” page;

- press and hold the 5 OK switch to

launch the reset.

If the vehicle is equipped with a nav-

igation system, the resetting proce-

dure may also be carried out using

the multimedia screen: please see

the equipment instructions.

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TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING (5/6)

Readjustment of tyre

After each change of wheel/tyre, read-

just the tyre pressure and launch the

7

pressures

reset of the tyre pressure reference

The pressure of the four tyres must

value.

be set when cold (refer to the label lo-

cated on the edge of the driver’s door).

Emergency spare wheel

If tyre pressures cannot be checked

when the tyres are cold, the recom-

If fitted on the vehicle, readjust the tyre

mended pressures should be increased

pressure and launch the resetting of the

by 0.2 to 0.3 bar (3 PSI).

tyre pressure reference value.

Never deflate a hot tyre.

After each reinflation or readjustment of

Tyre repair product and

the tyre pressure, launch the resetting

inflation kit

of the tyre pressure reference value.

Only use equipment approved by the

network. Otherwise the system may

Replacing wheels/tyres

come into action late or not function

Tyre pressure faults

Only use equipment approved by the

correctly. ➥ 5.4. After using the tyre

The table on the following page lists

network. Otherwise the system may

inflation kit, readjust the tyre pressure

the warning messages which appear

come into action late or not function

and launch the resetting of the tyre

on the instrument panel 7 when the

correctly. ➥ 5.11.

pressure reference value.

system detects a tyre pressure fault.

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