
2.10
SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS
The following operating conditions:
–  driving for long periods when the low fuel level warning light is lit;
–  using leaded petrol;
–  using fuel or lubrication additives  which are not approved.
Or operating faults such as:
–  faulty ignition system, running out of  fuel or disconnected spark plugs re-
sulting in the engine misfiring or cut-
ting out when driving;
–  loss of power,
as they may cause the catalytic con-
verter to overheat and thus reduce its 
efficiency,  or damage it irreparably 
and cause heat damage to the vehi-
cle. If you notice any of the above operating 
faults, have the necessary repairs car-
ried out as soon as possible by an ap-
proved Dealer.
These faults may be avoided by regu-
larly taking your vehicle to an approved 
Dealer at the intervals specified in the 
Maintenance document.
Starting problems
To avoid damaging the catalytic con-
verter, 
do not keep  trying to start the 
engine (using the start button, or by 
pushing or towing the vehicle)  without 
having identified and corrected the 
starting fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do not 
keep trying to start the engine, but con-
tact an approved Dealer.
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. 

2.13
DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (1/5)
Fuel consumption is accredited in ac-
cordance with a standard regulatory 
method. Identical for all manufactu-
rers, 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 fol-
lowing 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 display;
–  ECO mode – activated by the ECO  button.
If fitted on the vehicle, the navigation 
system provides additional information.
2
Driving style indicator  2
Informs you about the driving style 
adopted in real time. You will be notified 
by the colour of warning light  2.
–  Green: measured, economical driv- ing;
–  Yellow: opt for a calmer driving style;
–  Orange: driving too fast.
The driving style indicator is activated 
by default. If you wish to deactivate it, 
please see the multimedia system in-
structions.
1
Gear change indicator  1
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:
Š move up a gear;
‰ move down a gear.  

2.15
DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (3/5)
54
ECO mode
ECO mode is a function which opti-
mises fuel consumption. It acts on all 
elements which consume fuel (engine 
power, heating and/or air conditioning, 
etc).Disabling the  function
Press switch 4.
The 5  
 light goes out on the instru-
ment panel to confirm deactivation.
Activating the function
Press switch 4.
The 
5  warning light comes on on 
the instrument panel to confirm activa-
tion.
While driving, it is possible to leave the 
ECO mode temporarily in order to im-
prove engine performance.
Depress the accelerator pedal firmly 
and fully.
ECO mode is reactivated when you 
take pressure off the accelerator pedal.   

2.17
DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (5/5)
Advice on use
–  Favour 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%.
–  Never fill the fuel tank right to the  brim to avoid overflow.
– 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
–  An underinflated tyre increases fuel consumption.
–  The use of non-recommended tyres  can increase fuel consumption.   

2.20
TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING (1/3)
1
If fitted on the vehicle this system warns 
the driver of pressure loss in one or 
several tyres.
Operating principle
Each wheel (except for the emergency 
spare wheel) has a sensor in the infla-
tion valve which periodically measures 
the tyre pressure while driving.
Warning light 
 1  comes on to 
alert the driver in the event of insuffi-
cient pressure (deflated wheel, punc-
tured tyre, etc.).
Resetting the standard level 
for the tyre pressures
This should be done:
–  when the standard tyre pressure  needs to be changed to adapt to 
usage conditions (empty, carrying a 
load, motorway driving, etc.);
–  after swapping a wheel (however  this practice is not recommended);
–  after changing a wheel.
It should always be done after checking 
the tyre pressure of all four tyres when 
cold.
Tyre pressures must correspond to the 
current usage of the vehicle (empty, 
carrying a load, motorway driving, etc.).
This function is an addi-
tional driving aid.
However, the function does 
not take the place of the 
driver. It cannot, therefore, under 
any circumstances replace the vig-
ilance or the responsibility of the 
driver.
Check the tyre pressures, including 
the emergency spare wheel, once a 
month.  

2.21
TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING (2/3)
2
3
4
Note:
The standard tyre pressure cannot be 
less than that recommended and indi-
cated on the door frame.
Display
The display 2 on the instrument panel 
informs you of any tyre pressure faults 
(flat tyre, punctured tyre, etc.).
ADJUST TYRE PRESSURE
Warning light 
 comes on, along 
with the message “ADJUST TYRE 
PRESSURE”. 
These indicate that at least one tyre is 
flat.
Check and, if necessary, readjust the 
pressures of the four wheels when cold. 
The warning light 
 goes off after a 
few minutes’ driving. PUNCTURE
The warning light 
 comes on 
steady, accompanied by the message 
“PUNCTURE” and a beep.
They indicate that at least one wheel 
is punctured or severely underinflated. 
Replace it or contact an authorised 
dealer if it is punctured. Top up the tyre 
pressure if the wheel is deflated.
This message is accompanied by the 
warning light 
®.
Warning light ® re-
quires you to stop immedi-
ately, for your own safety, 
as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Resetting procedure
With the ignition on:
–  repeatedly press button  3 or 4  to 
select the “LEARNING THE TYRE 
PRESSURE” function on the dis-
play 2;
–  press and hold (around 3 seconds)  button  3 or 4  to start initialisation. 
Display of the message “PRESSURE 
REF ONGOING” indicates that the 
reset request for the tyre pressure 
reference value has been taken into 
account.
Reinitialisation is carried out after a few 
minutes’ driving.
The sudden loss of pressure in a 
tyre (burst tyre, etc.) cannot be de-
tected by the system.  

2.23
Depending on the vehicle, this is com-
posed of:
–  anti-lock braking system (ABS);
–  electronic stability program (ESC) with understeer control and trac-
tion control;
–  emergency brake assist;
–  hill start assistance.Operating faults:
– 
© and x lit up on the in-
strument panel alongside messages 
“CHECK ABS”, “CHECK BRAKING 
SYSTEM” and “CHECK ESC”: ABS, 
ESC and emergency brake assist 
are deactivated. Braking is always 
enabled;
–  
x, D, © and ® lit 
up on the instrument panel alongside 
the message “BRAKING SYSTEM 
FAULT”:  this indicates a fault in 
the braking system.
In both cases, consult an approved 
Dealer.
Anti-lock braking system 
(ABS)
Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents 
the wheels from locking, allowing the 
stopping distance to be managed and 
keeping control of the vehicle.
Under these circumstances, the vehi-
cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle 
whilst braking. In addition, this system 
can increase stopping distances, par-
ticularly on roads with low surface grip 
(wet ground etc.).
You will feel a pulsation through the 
brake pedal each time the system is 
activated. The ABS does not in any 
way improve the vehicle's physical per-
formance relating to the road surface 
and road-holding. It is still  essential to 
follow the rules of good driving practice 
(such as driving at a safe distance from 
the vehicle in front etc.).
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (1/4)
These functions are an ad-
ditional aid in the event of 
critical driving conditions, 
enabling the vehicle behav-
iour to be adapted to suit the driving 
conditions.
However, the functions do not take 
the place of the driver. They do 
not increase the vehicle’s limits 
and should not encourage you 
to drive more quickly.  Therefore, 
they can under no circumstances 
replace the vigilance or responsibil-
ity of the driver when manoeuvring 
the vehicle (the driver must always 
be ready for sudden incidents which 
may occur when driving).
In an emergency, apply firm and 
continuous pressure  to the brake 
pedal. There is no need to pump 
it repeatedly. The ABS will modu-
late the force applied in the braking 
system.
Your braking systems 
are partially operational. 
However, it is dangerous 
to brake suddenly  and 
it is essential to stop immediately, 
as soon as traffic conditions allow. 
Contact an approved dealer. 

2.25
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (3/4) 
Emergency brake assist
This system supplements the ABS 
and helps reduce vehicle stopping dis-
tances.
Operating principle
The system is for detecting an emer-
gency braking situation. In this case, 
the braking assistance immediately de-
velops maximum power and may trig-
ger ABS  regulation.
ABS braking is maintained as long as 
the brake pedal is applied.Hazard warning lights switching on
Depending on the vehicle, these may 
light up in the event of sudden decel-
eration.
Braking anticipation
Depending on the vehicle, when you 
rapidly release the accelerator, the 
system anticipates the braking ma-
noeuvre in order to reduce stopping 
distances.
When using the cruise control:
–  if you use the accelerator, when you 
release it, the system may be trig-
gered;
–  if you do not use the accelerator, the  system will not be triggered.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operating 
fault the message “CHECK BRAKING 
SYSTEM” appears on the instrument 
panel along with the 
© warning 
light.
Consult an approved dealer.
These functions are an ad-
ditional aid in the event of 
critical driving conditions, 
enabling the vehicle behav-
iour to be adapted to suit the driving 
conditions.
However, the functions do not take 
the place of the driver. They do 
not increase the vehicle’s limits 
and should not encourage you 
to drive more quickly.  Therefore, 
they can under no circumstances 
replace the vigilance or responsibil-
ity of the driver when manoeuvring 
the vehicle (the driver must always 
be ready for sudden incidents which 
may occur when driving).