Renault 4
Introduction
Range is accredited in according to a standard regulatory method. Identical for all manufacturers, this enables vehicles to be compared with one another.
Range in real time depends on vehicle usage conditions, equipment fitted and the user’s driving style. To optimise range, please refer to the following advice.
Depending on the versions, you will be provided with functions which enable you to lower energy consumption:
- on the instrument panel:
- the power meter;
- the driving style indicator;
- on the multimedia screen:
- data relating to your energy consumption;
- an energy consumption graph;
- scores based on your driving style;
- Eco driving advice;
- a route planner;
- a ECO driving mode.
Power meter
(on the instrument panel)
The charge meter gives you a real-time view of the energy consumed or recovered when the vehicle is moving.
"Energy recovery" A usage zone
When driving, if you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal or press the brake pedal, the motor generates electrical current during deceleration, and this energy is used to slow down the vehicle and recharge the traction battery Regenerative braking system.
"Optimal" B use zone
Indicates economical driving, balanced between recovery and energy expenditure.
"Energy consumption" C usage zone
The traction battery supplies the electrical energy required for the motor to move the vehicle.
tip
The presence and display of this information depends on the ambient setting selected Displays and indicators.
Driving style indicator
Informs you about the driving style adopted in real time. This is indicated by the warning light 1.
You can display the driving style indicator by repeatedly pressing upwards/downwards on the switch 2.
The larger the leaf displayed on the indicator 1, the better the management of speed, acceleration and anticipation in terms of eco-driving.
The smaller the leaf displayed on the indicator 1, the worse the management of speed, acceleration and anticipation in terms of eco-driving.
In the case of behaviour that is deemed unecological (small orange leaf), advice relating to your driving habits may be sent to you.
If you regularly follow this indicator, you will increase your vehicle's electrical range.
Journey record
On equipped vehicles, once the engine is switched off, a "Journey log" is displayed on the multimedia screen 3. This log shows the information relating to your last journey:
- your average energy consumption;
- the number of miles/kilometres travelled;
- an overall grade taking into account acceleration, braking anticipation and your skill in managing speed;
- advice to enable you to improve your rating.
Please refer to the multimedia instructions for further information.
Navigation system
Using the information available on your navigation system (traffic information, nearest charging station, etc.) makes it easy to manage your journey .
ECO mode
ECO mode is a function that can help you reduce consumption and increase range by acting on the vehicle's performance (reduced acceleration, maximum speed, etc.).
tip
Depending on the vehicle, the ECO mode also acts on the performance of the air conditioning.
Activation/deactivation using the switch 3
For vehicles equipped with it, press the switch 3 to activate the ECO mode.
Activation/deactivation from the multimedia screen 4
Depending on the vehicle, you can activate or deactivate the function from the MULTI-SENSE menu.
Please refer to the multimedia instructions for further information.
Activation/deactivation using the switch 5
Depending on the vehicle, press the switch 5 as many times as required to reach ECO mode.
tip
With ECO mode activated, the ECO warning light 6 is displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle speed is limited to approximately 71 mph (115 km/h).
While driving, it is possible to exit ECO mode temporarily in order to improve engine performance.
To do this, press the accelerator pedal firmly and fully. ECO mode is reactivated when you take pressure off the accelerator pedal.