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Driving
When
or profiles are selected, the
corr
esponding inscription remains on in the
selection button of the driving profile
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Fig. 139.
Characteristics of driving profiles
This driving profile is always adjusted
when the drive system is connected. All
the power of the electric engine is avail-
able. The Climatronic works in normal
mode. When the Normal profile is selec-
ted, the Driving Mode Normal mes-
sage appears on the instrument panel
display.
In the ECO driving profile, the power of
the electric engine is limited to favour
lower energy consumption. The maxi-
mum speed is reduced. The Climatronic
switches to Eco mode, optimal for low
consumption, in which the fan and the
defrosting/demisting functions are still
available. When the ECO profile is selec-
ted, the Driving Mode Eco message
appears on the instrument panel dis-
play.
In the ECO+ driving profile, the power
of the electric engine is limited even
more to favour even lower energy con-
sumption. The maximum speed is re-
duced. The heating and cooling func-
tions of the Climatronic are disconnec-
ted; the fan and the defrosting/demisting
functions are still available. When the
Normal
ECO
ECO+
ECO+ profile is selected, the Driving
Mode Eco+ message appears on the in-
strument panel display.
WARNING
The driving properties may change de-
pending on the select
ed driving profile.
Never allow the selection of the driving pro-
file to induce you to take any risk that com-
promises safety.
●
Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions.
Note
The power limitation of the electric engine
in the ECO and ECO + driving profil
es can
be cancelled temporarily by pressing the
accelerator pedal as far as it will go (“kick-
down”).
Driving tips
Running in
Running in new tyres and brake pads
●
Replacement of wheel rims and new tyres
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page 190.
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Information about brakes
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page 155.
Driving on flooded roads
To prevent damage to the vehicle driving on
flooded r
oads, take the following into ac-
count:
●
The water should never come above the
lower edge of the bodywork.
●
Drive at pedestrian speed.
WARNING
After driving through flooded zones, brak-
ing effectiv
eness can decrease if the brake
discs or pads are damp
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page 155.
CAUTION
Driving through flooded areas may dam-
age vehicl
e components such as the drive
system, transmission or electrical system.
Note
●
Check the depth of the wat
er before en-
tering the flooded zone.
●
Do not stop in the water, drive in reverse,
or stop the drive system.
●
Vehicles travelling in the opposite direc-
tion cause waves that could exceed your
vehicle's critical height.
●
Avoid driving through salt water (corro-
sion)
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page 199.
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