Renault Megane (2022 year). Manual in english — page 7

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with key

Diesel versions

Stopping the engine

With the engine idling, turn the key

- Turn the ignition key to the “ON" po-

back to the “LOCK" position 0.

sition 2 and hold this position until

the engine preheating light goes off;

- turn the key to the “START" position

3 without depressing the acceler-

ator pedal;

Driver’s responsibility

- release the key as soon as the

when parking or stopping

engine starts.

the vehicle

Never leave an animal,

Special note: if starting the engine

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

when the outdoor temperature is very

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

low (below - 10 ° C): hold down the

a short time.

clutch pedal until the engine starts.

Starting the engine

They may pose a risk to themselves

or to others by starting the engine,

Petrol versions

activating equipment such as the

electric windows or locking the

- Activate the starter without acceler-

doors, for example.

ating;

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,

- release the key as soon as the

please remember that the tempera-

engine starts.

ture inside the passenger compart-

ment increases very quickly.

Never switch off the igni-

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

tion before the vehicle has

INJURY.

stopped completely. Once

Never start your vehicle

the engine has stopped, the

while freewheeling on a

brake servo, power-assisted steer-

gradient. Risk of non-ac-

ing, etc. and the passive safety de-

tivation of power-assisted

vices such as air bags and preten-

steering.

sioners will no longer operate.

There is a risk of accidents.

2.4

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (1/3)

“Hands-free” starting with

the tailgate open

In this case, the card should not be lo-

cated in the luggage compartment, to

prevent the risk of loss.

Driver’s responsibility

when parking or stopping

the vehicle

Never leave an animal,

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

a short time.

Conditions for starting the

Special features

They may pose a risk to themselves

or to others by starting the engine,

engine

- If one of starting conditions is not ap-

activating equipment such as the

plied, the message “Press Brake +

The card must be inserted in detection

electric windows or locking the

START” or “Press Clutch + Start” or

zone 1.

doors, for example.

“Select Gearbox Position “P” is dis-

To start:

played on the instrument panel;

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,

please remember that the tempera-

- vehicles with an automatic gearbox,

- in some cases, it will be necessary

ture inside the passenger compart-

place the lever in position P, depress

to move the steering wheel whilst

ment increases very quickly.

the brake pedal and press button 2;

pressing the start button 2 to help

unlock the steering column; the

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

- on vehicles with a manual gearbox,

message “Turn Steering Wheel +

INJURY.

press the brake or clutch pedal and

press button 2. If a gear is engaged,

START” will warn you of this;

also press the clutch pedal.

2.5

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (2/3)

Press the brake or clutch pedal, then

place the card 3 (button side) during

approximately two seconds on the

placement area 4.

Press the 2 button to start the vehicle.

The message goes out.

Accessories function

Operating faults

(switching on the ignition)

In certain cases, the hands-free card

Once you have gained access to your

may not work:

vehicle, you may use some of its func-

- when the card battery is drained etc.

tions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).

- near to appliances operating on the

same frequency as the card (moni-

To use the other functions, with the

tor, mobile phone, video game,

card in the passenger compartment,

etc.);

press the 2 button without pressing the

- vehicle located in a high electro-

pedals.

magnetic radiation zone.

The message “Place card on zone +

START” appears on the instrument

panel.

2.6

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (3/3)

If the card is no longer in the passen-

When you leave your vehi-

ger compartment or if the card’s is

cle, especially if you have

worn out, when the vehicle is station-

your card with you, check

ary and you try to switch the engine off,

that the engine is com-

the message “Keycard absent : press/

pletely switched off.

hold START” appears on the instrument

panel: press button 2 for longer than

three seconds. If the card is no longer

in the passenger compartment, make

Driver’s responsibility

sure you can retrieve it before press-

when parking or stopping

ing and holding the button. Without the

the vehicle

hands-free card, you will not be able to

Never leave an animal,

restart the vehicle.

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

With the engine switched off, any ac-

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

cessories being used (radio, etc.) will

a short time.

continue to function for approximately

Conditions for stopping the

They may pose a risk to themselves

10 minutes.

or to others by starting the engine,

engine

When the driver’s door is opened, the

activating equipment such as the

The vehicle must stationary, with the

accessories stop working.

electric windows or locking the

lever positioned in N or P for vehicles

doors, for example.

with an automatic transmission.

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,

With the card in the vehicle, press

please remember that the tempera-

button 2: the engine stops. The steer-

ture inside the passenger compart-

ing column is locked when the driver’s

ment increases very quickly.

door is opened or the vehicle is locked.

Never switch off the igni-

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

tion before the vehicle has

INJURY.

stopped completely. Once

the engine has stopped, the

brake servo, power-assisted steer-

ing, etc., and the passive safety de-

vices such as the airbags and pre-

tensioners will no longer operate.

2.7

FUNCTION STOP AND START (1/4)

This system enables a reduced fuel

and

The vehicle equipment remain opera-

consumption and lower greenhouse

- when the vehicle speed is zero

tional while the engine is stopped.

gas emissions. The system is acti-

during approximately one second or,

When the engine switches to standby,

vated automatically when the vehicle

depending on the vehicle, as soon

the steering assistance may no longer

is started. During driving, the system

as the vehicle speed is below ap-

be operational.

stops the engine (standby) when the

proximately 3 mph (5 km/h).

vehicle comes to a stop or is moving at

In this case it becomes operational

The engine remains on standby if posi-

a slow speed (traffic jam, traffic lights

again when the engine is no longer on

tion P is selected, or if position N is se-

etc.), depending on the vehicle.

standby or the speed exceeds approxi-

lected with the handbrake engaged and

mately 1 mph (1 km/h) (downhill, slope

the brake pedal released.

etc.).

Conditions for engine

For vehicles equipped with manual

standby

gearboxes:

If the engine is put in

The vehicle has set off from where it

- the gearbox is in neutral;

standby, the electronic

was parked;

parking brake (depending

If the



warning light flashes

For vehicles equipped with auto-

on the vehicle) is not ap-

while the vehicle is stopped and the

matic gearboxes:

plied automatically.

message “Shift to neutral” appears

– the gearbox is in position D, Mor N;

on the instrument panel, this indi-

and

cates that you need to shift the gear

– the brake pedal is depressed (suffi-

lever to neutral;

Keep your vehicle station-

ciently hard);

and

ary when the engine is

- the clutch pedal is released;

If the



warning light flashes

on standby (shown by the

and

while the vehicle is stopped and the

- the vehicle speed is less than ap-

warning light 

on the

message “Press brake pedal” ap-

proximately 3 mph (5 km/h).

instrument panel).

pears on the instrument panel, this

indicates that the brake pedal is not

For all vehicles:

sufficiently pressed;

Warning light



on the instru-

and

ment panel is lit when the engine is on

- the accelerator pedal is not de-

The engine MUST be

standby.

pressed;

stopped (not put in standby)

before leaving the vehicle.

➥ 2.4 ➥ 2.5.

2.8

FUNCTION STOP AND START (2/4)

Preventing the engine from

Conditions for coming out of

standing by

engine standby

In certain situations, such as negotiat-

For vehicles equipped with auto-

ing a crossroads for instance, it is pos-

matic gearboxes:

sible (with the system activated) to keep

when the driver’s door is opened;

the engine running so as to be ready to

move off quickly.

when the driver’s seat belt is unfas-

For vehicles equipped with au-

tened;

tomatic gearboxes and when the

engine standby is performed only

the brake pedal is released and posi-

when the vehicle stopped:

tion D or M engaged (depending on

the vehicle);

Keep the vehicle stationary without

pressing too hard on the brake pedal.

the brake pedal is released in gear

For vehicles equipped with manual

position N with the handbrake off;

gearboxes:

Keep the clutch pedal pressed right

the brake pedal is pressed again in

down.

gear position P or N engaged with

the handbrake applied;

the vehicle is in gear position R;

the accelerator pedal is depressed;

To fill up with fuel, the

depending on the vehicle, in manual

engine must be stopped

mode (M), the gear change paddles

(and not only on standby

are activated ➥ 2.124.

in the case of vehicles

“AUTOHOLD"

function

activated

equipped with the Stop and Start

➥ 2.21, the brake pedal may be

function): you must switch off the ig-

released and the engine standby

nition ➥ 2.4 ➥ 2.5.

maintained.

Fire hazard.

Press the accelerator pedal to exit

vehicle standby.

2.9

FUNCTION STOP AND START (3/4)

For vehicles equipped with manual

Conditions preventing the

- the gradient is too steep for vehicles

gearboxes:

fitted with an automatic gearbox;

standby of the engine

- when opening the driver’s door, with-

- the “Clear view” function is activated

Certain conditions prevent the system

out any gear engaged and the clutch

➥ 3.8;

from using the engine standby function,

pedal released;

including when:

- the engine temperature is too low;

the driver’s door is not closed;

- the emission control system is being

- when unfastening the driver’s seat

regenerated;

belt, without any gear engaged and

–

the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened;

the clutch pedal released;

- ...

–

reverse gear is engaged;

–

the bonnet is not locked;

Warning light 

is displayed on the

- the gearbox is in neutral and the

instrument panel. This notifies you that

–

the outdoor temperature is too low or

clutch pedal is slightly depressed;

engine standby is not available.

too high;

the battery is not sufficiently charged;

The 

warning light may appear

- the engine is in gear and the clutch

along with a message on the instru-

pedal is pressed right down.

–

the difference between the vehicle

ment panel:

interior temperature and the auto-

Special note: depending on the vehi-

- “Optimising Battery Recharge” to pri-

matic climate control instruction is

cle, if you switch off the ignition when

oritise battery charging;

too high;

the engine is on standby, the warning

- “Prioritising Thermal Comfort” to pri-

parking distance control is in opera-

oritise air conditioning;

light Ä

is displayed for a few sec-

tion;

- “Prioritising running engine” to priori-

onds on the instrument panel.

tise engine operations.

the altitude is too high;

For vehicles equipped with a

manual gearbox:

the restart may be interrupted if the

Deactivate the Stop and

clutch pedal is released too quickly

Start function for any opera-

while a gear is engaged.

tion performed in the engine

compartment.

2.10

FUNCTION STOP AND START (4/4)

Special feature of the automatic

Deactivating, activating the

engine re-start

function

Under certain conditions, the engine

Press 1 to deactivate the function. The

can restart on its own in order to guar-

message “Stop & Start deactivated”

antee your safety and comfort.

appears on the instrument panel and

This can occur especially when:

the 1 switch warning light illuminates.

- the outdoor temperature is too low or

Pressing again will reactivate the

too high;

system. The message “Stop & Start

Activated” appears on the instrument

- the “Clear view” function is activated

panel and the 1 switch warning light

➥ 3.8;

goes out.

- the battery is not sufficiently charged;

The system is automatically reactivated

- the vehicle speed is above 3 mph

each time the vehicle is started using

(5 km/h) (downhill slope, etc.);

the start button. ➥ 2.4 ➥ 2.5.

- repeated pressing on the brake

pedal or braking system require-

Operating faults

ment;

The 

warning light may appear

along with a message on the instru-

If the message “Check Stop & Start”

- ...

ment panel:

appears on the instrument panel and

- “Optimising Battery Recharge” to pri-

the 1 switch warning light illuminates,

The 

warning light is displayed on

oritise battery charging;

this indicates that the system is deac-

the instrument panel to notify you of au-

- “Prioritising Thermal Comfort” to pri-

tivated.

tomatic engine restarting.

oritise air conditioning;

Please consult an authorised dealer.

- “Prioritising running engine” to priori-

tise engine operations.

The engine MUST be

stopped (not put in standby)

before leaving the vehicle.

Note: With the engine on standby,

➥ 2.4 ➥ 2.5.

press switch 1 to automatically re-

start the engine.

2.11

SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS (1/2)

The following operating conditions:

If you notice any of the above operating

faults, have the necessary repairs car-

- driving for long periods when the low

ried out as soon as possible by an ap-

fuel level warning light is lit;

proved Dealer.

- using leaded petrol;

These faults may be avoided by regu-

- using lubricant or fuel additives

larly taking your vehicle to an approved

which are not approved,

Dealer at the intervals specified in the

or operating faults such as:

Maintenance document.

- faulty ignition system, running out of

fuel or disconnected spark plugs re-

Starting problems

sulting in the engine misfiring or cut-

To avoid damaging the catalytic con-

ting out when driving;

verter, do not keep trying to start the

- loss of power,

engine (using the start button, or by

pushing or towing the vehicle) without

as they may cause the catalytic con-

having identified and corrected the

verter to overheat and thus reduce its

starting fault.

efficiency, or damage it irreparably

and cause heat damage to the vehi-

If the fault cannot be identified, do not

cle.

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

contact with the hot exhaust system.

2.12

SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS (2/2)

Particle filter

Note: The indicator light may go out

If the filter becomes saturated, the

after 20 minutes when the driving con-

warning light and, depending

The particle filter is used in the treat-

ditions needed to clean the filter are not

ment of exhaust gases from petrol en-

completely met.

on the vehicle, the 

warning light

gines.

will appear on the instrument panel, ac-

Depending on the vehicle, the warning

If the vehicle is stopped before the

companied by the message “Check in-

warning light disappears you will have

jection”. In this case, please consult an

light 

displayed on the instrument

to restart the process from the begin-

Authorised Dealer.

panel indicates that the filter is becom-

ning.

ing clogged and requires cleaning. To

If the

warning light and, de-

clean it, when the 

warning light

pending on the vehicle, the



appears, and as traffic conditions and

warning light appears, accompanied by

speed limits allow, drive at between

the “WARNING: Engine Failure Risk”

about 31 mph (50 km/h) and 68 mph

message, stop the vehicle, switch off

(110 km/h) until the light goes out.

the engine and contact an Approved

Dealer.

After between approximately 5 and

20 minutes, the warning light should go

out.

Warning light

re-

quires you to stop immedi-

ately, for your own safety,

as soon as traffic conditions

allow. Switch off the engine and do

not restart it. Contact an approved

Dealer.

2.13

SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS (1/2)

Diesel engine speed

Precautions to be taken in

Diesel engines are fitted with an injec-

winter

tion pump which prevents the engine

To avoid any faults in icy weather:

speed being exceeded irrespective of

ensure that the battery is always fully

the gear selected.

charged;

If the message “Check Anti- Pollution

always keep the diesel tank rela-

System” is displayed along with warn-

tively full to avoid water vapour con-

ing lights Ä

densing in it and accumulating at the

authorised dealer immediately.

bottom of the tank.

When driving, depending on the fuel

grade used, it is possible that white

smoke may be emitted.

This is due to the exhaust particle filter

being cleaned automatically, and does

Engine smoke opacity label

not affect the way the vehicle runs.

You will find 1 information on the A label

stuck inside the engine compartment.

Running out of fuel

1 Diesel exhaust emissions.

After the tank has been filled follow-

ing a complete draining of fuel, the

fuel system must be reprimed: ➥ 1.116

before restarting the engine.

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

contact with the hot exhaust system.

2.14

SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS (2/2)

Particle filter

Note: the warning light may re-appear

If the filter becomes saturated, the

if the driving conditions are not suitable

warning light and, depending

The particle filter is used in the treat-

for particle filter cleaning. If the vehicle

ment of exhaust gases from diesel en-

is stopped or if the engine speed drops

on the vehicle, the 

warning light

gines.

below 2,000 rpm before the warning

will appear on the instrument panel, ac-

Depending on the vehicle, the warning

light goes out, the operation may need

companied by the message “Check in-

to be repeated.

jection”. In this case, please consult an

light 

displayed on the instrument

Authorised Dealer.

panel indicates that the filter is becom-

ing clogged and requires cleaning.

If the

warning light and, de-

To do this, when the 

warning

pending on the vehicle, the



light is displayed, continue driving ac-

warning light appears, accompanied by

cording to traffic conditions and ob-

the “WARNING: Engine Failure Risk”

serve the speed limit until the warning

message, stop the vehicle, switch off

lights disappears. If possible, do not let

the engine and contact an Approved

the engine speed drop below 2000 rpm.

Dealer.

The warning light should go out after 10

to 20 minutes. ➥ 1.72.

The display of the 

on the instru-

ment panel may be accompanied by an

increase in engine speed and operation

of the cooling system in order to clean

the particle filter.

Warning light

re-

quires you to stop immedi-

ately, for your own safety,

as soon as traffic conditions

allow. Switch off the engine and do

To facilitate the particle filter re-

not restart it. Contact an approved

generation, carry out a long driving

Dealer.

phase (at least 20 minutes) on main

roads every 124 miles (200 km).

2.15

GEAR LEVER, HANDBRAKE

Handbrake

To apply:

Pull lever 3 upwards. Check that the

To release:

vehicle is immobilised. The warning

Pull the lever

3 up slightly, press

light }

on the instrument panel will

button 2 and then lower the lever to the

come on.

floor.

The red warning light

}

on the in-

strument panel will remain on, accom-

panied by the message “Parking Brake

ON” and a beep if you are driving with

an incorrectly released handbrake.

Make sure that the hand-

brake is properly released

when driving (red indicator

Gear lever

light off), otherwise over-

heating, or even damage, may

Vehicles with manual gearbox: refer

occur.

to the grid on the gear lever knob 1.

Vehicles with an automatic gearbox:

➥ 2.124.

An impact to the under-

side of the vehicle while

When stationary, and de-

Selecting reverse gear

manoeuvring

(e.g.: strik-

pending on the slope and/or

ing a post, raised kerb or

The reversing lights will come on as

vehicle load, it may be nec-

other street furniture) may result in

soon as reverse gear is selected with

essary to pull up the hand-

damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-

the ignition on.

brake at least two extra notches and

mation of an axle).

engage a gear (1^st or reverse gear)

To avoid any risk of accident, have

for vehicles with a manual gearbox

your vehicle checked by an ap-

or position P for vehicles with an au-

proved Dealer.

tomatic gearbox.

2.16

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (1/4)

In all other instances, for example the

engine has stalled or is in standby

due to the Stop and Start function

➥ 2.8, the electronic parking brake is

not applied automatically.

Manual mode must be used.

For certain country-specific model ver-

sions, the assisted brake application

function is not activated. Refer to the

information on “Manual operation”.

To confirm that the electronic parking

brake is applied, the message “Parking

brake on” and warning light

}

on the instrument panel and warning

Assisted operation

light 4 on the switch 3 light up.

when the driver’s seat belt is un-

After the engine is switched off, indi-

Applying the electronic parking

fastened;

cator light 4 goes out several minutes

brake

after the assisted parking brake has

when the driver’s door is opened;

With the vehicle stationary, the elec-

been applied and indicator light }

tronic parking brake can be used to im-

goes out when the vehicle is locked.

mobilise the vehicle:

–

for vehicles fitted with an automatic

- by pressing the engine start/stop

gearbox, when position P is en-

button 1 or by turning the ignition

gaged.

key 2 to the “ON” 2 position;

The electronic parking brake can be used to immobilise the vehicle. Before leaving the vehicle, check that the elec-

tronic parking brake is fully applied. Warning light 4 on switch 3 and warning light }

on the instrument panel illu-

minate to show that the parking brake is applied but switch off when the doors are locked. Depending on the vehicle,

a sticker is located on the upper section of the windscreen to remind you of this.

2.17

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (2/4)

Assisted operation

Manual operation

(continued)

You can apply the electronic parking

Note: in some situations (electronic

brake manually.

parking brake failure, manual release of

Manually applying the electronic

the parking brake, etc.), a beep sounds

parking brake

and the message “Apply parking brake”

appears on the instrument panel to

Pull switch 3: warning light 4 on the

warn you that the electronic parking

brake has been released.

switch and the }

warning light on

- with the engine running: when the

the instrument panel light up.

driver’s door is opened;

- with the engine switched off (eg.

when the engine stalls): when a front

door is opened.

In this case, pull and release switch 3 to

apply the assisted parking brake.

Assisted release of the parking

brake

The parking brake is released:

- once the vehicle starts to accelerate;

- on vehicles equipped with an auto-

matic gearbox, when shifting from P

position.

The electronic parking brake can be used to immobilise the vehicle. Before leaving the vehicle, check that the elec-

tronic parking brake is fully applied. Warning light 4 on switch 3 and warning light }

on the instrument panel illu-

minate to show that the parking brake is applied but switch off when the doors are locked. Depending on the vehicle,

a sticker is located on the upper section of the windscreen to remind you of this.

2.18

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (3/4)

To park the vehicle without applying the

electronic parking brake (if there is a

risk of freezing, for example):

engage any gear or the P position:

the drive wheels will be mechanically

locked by the driveshaft;

switch off the engine by pressing the

engine start/stop button 1 or by turn-

ing the ignition key 2;

release the driver’s seat belt;

–

open the driver’s door;

–

manually release the electronic park-

ing brake (please see the previously

described information on “Manually

releasing the electronic parking

brake”).

Manually releasing the electronic

Brief stop

parking brake

To apply the electronic parking brake

Press switch 1 without pressing the

manually (when stopping at a red light,

pedals or turning the key 2 in position

or stopping when the engine is running,

“ON” 2 to switch on the ignition. Press

etc.): pull and release the switch 3.

the brake pedal then press switch 3: in-

The brake is released as soon as the

If the driver’s seat belt is

dicator light 4 on the switch and indica-

vehicle is started up again.

unfastened before the ve-

tor light }

displayed on the instru-

hicle has come to a com-

ment panel go out.

plete standstill, ensure the

Special cases

parking brake has been properly

To park on a slope or while towing a

trailer, for example, pull switch 3 for

applied: warning light }

on the

a few seconds to gain the maximum

instrument panel light up to confirm

braking.

this.

Risk of loss of immobilisation.

2.19

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (4/4)

Versions with an automatic

Operating faults

gearbox

For safety reasons, automatic release

light illuminates on the instrument

is deactivated when the driver’s door

panel accompanied by the “Check

is open or not shut properly and the

parking brake” message and, in

engine is running (in order to prevent

If the message “Electric fail-

some cases, the }

warning

the vehicle from moving without the

ure DANGER” or “Check

light.

driver). The

“Release parking brake

battery” appears, manually

Please contact an authorised dealer

manually” message appears on the

activate the electronic park-

as soon as possible.

instrument panel when the driver de-

ing brake by pulling switch 2 (or po-

presses the accelerator.

- If there is an assisted parking brake

sition the gear lever in P for auto-

matic gearboxes) before stopping

fault, the warning light® comes

the engine.

on, along with the message “Braking

system fault”, a beep and, in some

Risk of loss of immobilisation of

the vehicle.

cases, the warning light }

Contact an authorised dealer.

This means that you must stop as

soon as traffic conditions allow.

Never leave your vehicle

If no lights or sounds are ap-

without moving the selec-

parent, this indicates a fault

tor lever to position P and

in the instrument panel. This

switching off the engine.

indicates that it is essential

It is therefore essential to

This is because when the vehicle is

to stop immediately (as soon as traf-

immobilise the vehicle by

stationary with the engine running

fic conditions allow). Ensure that the

engaging first gear (manual

and a gear engaged, the vehicle

vehicle is correctly immobilised and

gearbox) or position P (au-

may begin to move.

contact an approved Dealer.

tomatic gearbox). If the slope re-

quires it, chock the vehicle.

There is a risk of accidents.

2.20

“AUTOHOLD" FUNCTION

Vehicle stopped (e.g. at a red light, an

Conditions for interrupting the

intersection, a traffic jam, etc.), the func-

braking force

tion ensures braking force even when

The following conditions must be met:

the driver releases the brake pedal.

- the driver accelerates sufficiently

The braking force is released as soon

with a gear engaged;

as the driver accelerates sufficiently

with a gear engaged.

- the driver disables the function.

Activation

Warning light 

goes out on the in-

Press the switch 3.

strument panel.

The switch warning light 3 illuminates

to confirm that the function is activated.

Deactivation

Upon each start-up, the function

Press the brake pedal and 3 switch si-

Conditions for maintaining the

continues the mode set at the time

multaneously.

braking force

the engine was last switched off.

The switch warning light 3 turns off,

confirming that the function is deacti-

The following conditions must be met:

vated.

- the seat belt for the driver is fas-

The electronic parking

If the braking force is maintained, the

tened;

brake can be used to im-

parking brake is applied automatically

and

mobilise the vehicle. Before

when:

- the electronic parking brake is re-

leaving the vehicle, check

- the driver exits the vehicle;

leased;

that the electronic parking brake

and

is fully applied. Warning light 1 on

- the vehicle is immobilised for more

- the vehicle is not stationary on a very

than approximately three minutes.

switch 2 and warning light }

steep slope.

the instrument panel illuminate to

The maintained braking force is con-

show that the parking brake is ap-

plied but switch off when the doors

firmed by the 

warning light on

are locked. Depending on the vehi-

the instrument panel.

cle, a sticker is located on the upper

section of the windscreen to remind

you of this.

2.21

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (1/8)

Fuel consumption is accredited in ac-

Depending on the vehicle, you will have

Free-wheel function

cordance with a standard regulatory

various functions which enable you to

On vehicles fitted with an automatic

method. Identical for all manufactur-

lower your fuel consumption:

gearbox (depending on the vehicle),

ers, this enables vehicles to be com-

- the rev counter;

during deceleration phases (driver’s

pared with one another. Consumption

foot fully off the accelerator pedal),

in real time depends on vehicle usage

- gear change indicator;

switching to freewheeling (automatic

conditions, the equipment fitted and the

- the free-wheel function;

neutral) decreases engine braking and

user’s driving style. To optimise fuel

- the driving style indicator;

allows you to move farther without ac-

consumption, please refer to the follow-

celerating in order to save fuel.

ing advice.

- Eco acceleration indicator;

- the journey record and eco-driving

Warning light 

appears on the in-

advice via the multimedia screen;

strument panel:

- ECO mode;

- in grey when the vehicle is not in

free-wheel mode;

– the Stop and Start function ➥ 2.8.

- in green or white, depending on the

vehicle, when the vehicle is in free-

wheel mode (automatic neutral).

2.22

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (2/8)

On the instrument panel A, B

Gear change indicator 1

or C

Depending on the vehicle, to obtain op-

timum consumption levels, a warning

Depending on the vehicle, the informa-

light on the instrument panel lets you

tion display can be organised and cus-

know the best time to move up or down

tomised based on the instrument panel

a gear:

customisation style selected from the

multimedia screen.



shift up a gear;



downshift a gear.

If you regularly follow this indicator, you

will reduce your vehicle’s fuel consump-

tion.

2.23

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (3/8)

Driving style indicator 2

Informs you about the driving style

adopted in real time. This is shown by

indicator light 2.

The more petals displayed on 2, the

more your driving is flexible and eco-

nomical.

If you regularly monitor this indicator,

you will reduce your vehicle’s fuel con-

sumption.

Please refer to the multimedia instruc-

tions for further information.

2.24

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