Driving correction devices

Depending on the vehicle, they will consist of:

- ABS (anti-lock braking system) ;

- ESC (electronic stability control) with understeer control and traction control;

- emergency brake assist;

- advanced traction control;

- hill start assistance.

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Environment

Your vehicle has been designed with respect for the environment in mind for its entire service life: during production, use and at the end of its life.

Manufacture

Your vehicle has been manufactured at a factory which complies with a policy to reduce the environmental impact on the surrounding areas (reduction of water and energy consumption, visual and noise pollution, atmospheric emissions and waste water; sorting and reusing waste).

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Maintenance and antipollution advice

Your vehicle complies with criteria for recycling and recovering vehicles at the end of their service life, which entered into force in 2015.

Some parts of your vehicle have therefore been designed to facilitate future recycling.

These parts are easy to remove so that they can be recovered and reprocessed by recycling companies.

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Driving advice, eco-driving

Fuel consumption is accredited in accordance with a standard regulatory method. Identical for all manufacturers, this enables vehicles to be compared 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 following advice.

Depending on the vehicle, you will have various functions which enable you to lower your fuel consumption:

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Gear lever

Gear lever

Vehicles with manual gearbox: refer to the grid on the gear lever knob 1.

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Special features of diesel versions

Diesel engine speed

Diesel engines are fitted with an injection pump which prevents the engine speed being exceeded irrespective of the gear selected.

If the message “Check antipollution system” is displayed along with warning lights Ä and ©, consult an authorised dealer immediately.

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Special features of petrol versions, particle filter

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 resulting in the engine misfiring or cutting out when driving;

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