Renault Kardian Latam

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:

• the rev counter;
• gear change indicator;
• the driving style indicator;

• journey record and eco-driving recommendations displayed on the multimedia screen;

• Eco-acceleration indicator;

• ECO mode;
• the Stop and Start function.

On the instrument panel

Depending on the vehicle, the information display can be arranged and customised based on the instrument panel customisation style selected on the multimedia screen.

Depending on the vehicle, to enable optimum consumption levels, a warning light on the instrument panel lets you know the best time to shift up or down a gear:

shift up a gear;

to downshift one gear.

If you make a habit of following the indicator, the vehicle's fuel consumption will be reduced.

Driving style indicator 2

Once activated, it provides real-time information on your driving style. You will be notified by indicator 2.

The more the petals displayed on indicator 2, the more flexible and economical is your driving style.

If you make a habit of monitoring the indicator, the vehicle's fuel consumption will be reduced.

See the multimedia instructions for more information.

Depending on the vehicle, it informs you in real time on whether you are accelerating moderately or intensely.

You will be notified by indicator 2:

• green: acceleration is moderate and correct;
• yellow: acceleration is very high;
• orange: acceleration is high.

Note: it is not possible to display the driving style indicator and the acceleration indicator Eco at the same time.

On the multimedia screen

Journey record

When the engine is switched off, a "Journey record" is displayed on the multimedia screen 4, allowing you to view information related to the last journey.

It indicates:

• the overall score;

• average fuel consumption;

• average speed;

• the distance without fuel consumption.

An overall score from 0 to 100 is displayed, allowing you to evaluate your eco-driving performance.

The higher the grade, the lower the fuel consumption.

Eco-advice is made available to you in order to optimise your performance.

Storing your favourite routes will allow you to compare your performances with one other and with that of other vehicle users.

For more information, see the multimedia system user manual.

ECO mode

(depending on the vehicle)

ECO mode is a function which optimises fuel consumption. Affects certain driving operations (acceleration, gear shifting, cruise control, deceleration, etc.)

The acceleration limiter reduces fuel consumption in urban and similar areas.

Activating the function

Depending on the vehicle, the function can be activated:

• using the switch 5;
• using the switch 6;
• on the multimedia screen (see multimedia instructions).

The indicator light lights up on the instrument panel to confirm activation.

When driving, it is possible to temporarily exit ECO mode in order to increase the engine performance.

To do this, press the accelerator pedal firmly and fully.

ECO mode is reactivated when the driver applies less pressure on the accelerator pedal.

Deactivating the function

Depending on the vehicle, the function can be deactivated:

• using the switch 5;
• using the switch 6;
• on the multimedia screen (see multimedia instructions).

The indicator light disappears from the instrument panel to confirm deactivation.

Driving advice, ECO-driving

Behaviour

• Drive carefully until the engine reaches its normal operating temperature, rather than letting it heat up while the vehicle is stationary.
• Speed is expensive.
• Driving dynamically – accelerating and braking frequently – is costly in terms of the fuel consumed versus the time saved.
• Do not accelerate excessively with the engine in intermediate gears.

You should always use the highest gear possible.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Brake as little as possible. If you anticipate an obstacle or bend in advance, 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 flat terrain. It is preferable to keep your foot in the same position on the accelerator pedal.
• Double declutching and accelerating before switching off the engine are unnecessary in modern vehicles.
• Bad weather, flooded roads:

Tyres

• An under-inflated tyre increases fuel consumption.
• To optimise fuel consumption, set the tyre pressure according to the highest speed or to the recommended pressure indicated on the edge of the driver's door.
• The use of non-recommended tyres can increase fuel consumption.

Advice on use

• Give preference to using ECO mode.
• Electricity is petrol. Therefore, switch off all electrical components when they are not genuinely needed. However (safety first), keep your lights on when visibility is bad (“see and be seen”).
• Use the air vents. Driving with the windows open at 62 mph (100 km/h) will increase fuel consumption by as much as 4%.
• Never fill the fuel tank to the brim to avoid overflow.
• On vehicles equipped with air conditioning, it is normal to observe an increase in fuel consumption when it is used (especially in urban driving conditions). Switch off the air conditioning when it is not required on vehicles fitted with manual air conditioning.

Suggestions for reducing fuel consumption and therefore helping to protect the environment:

If the vehicle has been parked in the sun, open the doors for a few moments 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 transport bulky objects in a trailer.
• When towing a caravan, fit a wind deflector and adjust it carefully.
• Avoid using the vehicle for door-to-door calls (short journeys with long waits in between) because the engine never reaches its ideal operating temperature.

Climate control

It is normal to notice an increase in fuel consumption of the vehicle when using the heating (particularly in sub-zero outside temperatures) or air conditioning.