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Familiarisation
DRIVING SAFELY
Stop & Start
Going into engine STOP mode
The "S"
warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:
- with a manual gearbox
; vehicle
stationary, put the gear lever into
neutral, then release the clutch pedal.
Automatic stopping of the engine is
only possible once the vehicle has
exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h), so as to avoid
repeated stops of the engine when driving
slowly.
43 The "S"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine restarts:
Going into engine START mode
- with a manual gearbox
; depress the
clutch pedal.
In some special cases, STOP mode may not
be available; the "S"
warning lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
In some special cases, START mode may
be invoked automatically; a message
appears in the instrument panel screen,
accompanied by the "S"
warning lamp that
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
44 You can deactivate the system at any time
by pressing the "S - OFF"
control; the lamp
in the button comes on, accompanied by a
message in the instrument panel screen.
The system is reactivated automatically at
every new start with the key.
Deactivation / Reactivation
Before refuelling, before doing
anything under the bonnet or before
leaving the vehicle, you must switch off the
ignition with the key.
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Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle;
place the heaviest items in the bottom of
the boot, as close as possible to the rear
seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof
rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof
box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres
and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on
maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when
cold, referring to the label in the door
aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
- before a long journey,
- at each change of season,
- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres
on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter...) and observe the
schedule of operations recommended by the
manufacturer.
When refuelling, do not continue after
the 3 rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any
overflow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel
consumption settle down to a consistent
average.
