Get Driving -> ECO driving Guide for Renault Kadjar SUV 2020

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (1/5)

Fuel consumption is accredited in ac-

cordance with a standard regulatory

On the instrument panel

The information display can be organ-

ised and customised based on the in-

strument panel customisation style se-

lected from the multimedia screen.

method. Identical for all manufactur-

ers, this enables vehicles to be com-

pared 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 follow-

ing advice.

The rev counter with ECO zone 1

Driving in the ECO zone helps you op-

timise fuel consumption under most cir-

cumstances.

Depending on the vehicle, you will have

various functions which enable you to

lower your fuel consumption:

Gear change indicator 2

Depending on the vehicle, to obtain op-

timum consumption levels, a warning

light on the instrument panel lets you

know the best time to move up or down

a gear:

– the rev counter;

– gear change indicator;

– the driving style indicator;

Warning light



is displayed on

– the journey record and eco-driving

advice via the multimedia screen;

the instrument panel when parameter

“Freewheel in ECO mode” is activated

(ON in menu "User settings”).

move up a gear;

– ECO mode;

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move down a gear.

– the Stop and Start (refer to the infor-

mation on “Stop and Start function”

in Section 2).

If fitted on the vehicle, the navigation

system provides additional information.

If you regularly follow this indicator, you

will reduce your vehicle’s fuel consump-

tion.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (2/5)

This indicates:

– average fuel consumption;

– number of miles/kilometres travelled;

– number of miles/kilometres saved.

This corresponds to driving without

fuel consumption (deceleration and/

or foot off the accelerator pedal).

An overall rating from 0 to 100 is dis-

played to let you assess your eco driv-

ing performance. The higher the rating,

the lower the fuel consumption.

Eco advice is given to help improve

your performance.

With your favourite journeys saved,

you can compare your performance

between trips and the performance of

other vehicle users.

Driving style indicator 3

On the multifunction screen

Informs you about the driving style

adopted in real time. You will be notified

by indicator 3.

Journey record

For more information, please see the

multimedia system instructions.

Once the engine is switched off, you

will see “Journey record” displayed on

the screen 4, enabling you to view in-

formation relating to your last journey.

The more petals there are on indica-

tor 3, the smoother and more economi-

cal your driving.

If you regularly monitor this indicator,

you will reduce your vehicle’s fuel con-

sumption.

To activate/deactivate the driving style

indicator, please see the multimedia

system instructions.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (3/5)

ECO mode

Activating the function

The function can be activated:

– by pressing switch 4;

ECO mode is a function which opti-

mises fuel consumption. It acts upon

certain power consuming systems in

the vehicle (heating, air conditioning,

power-assisted steering etc.) and on

– Depending on the vehicle, from the

navigation menu on the multimedia

screen (please refer to the multime-

dia instructions).

certain driving actions (acceleration,

gear changing, cruise control, deceler-

ation etc.).

The warning light

the instrument panel to confirm activa-

tion.



comes on on

Limiting acceleration enables low fuel

consumption in urban and surrounding

areas. When ECO mode is in use, it is

normal to notice a change in the heat-

ing level.

While driving, it is possible to leave the

ECO mode temporarily in order to im-

prove engine performance.

Free wheel in ECO mode

To activate/deactivate the “free wheel”

mode, see “Vehicle settings customisa-

tion menu” in Section 1.

For this, depress the accelerator pedal

firmly and fully.

Depending on the vehicle, for vehicles

fitted with an automatic gearbox, in the

deceleration phases (with the foot fully

off the accelerator pedal), switching to

freewheeling (automatic neutral) de-

creases engine braking and allows you

to farther without accelerating in order

to save fuel.

ECO mode is reactivated when you

take pressure off the accelerator pedal.

Disabling the function

Press switch 4.

The warning light

the instrument panel to confirm deac-

tivation.



goes out on

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (4/5)

– Do not overrev the engine in the in-

termediate gears.

– Bad weather, flooded roads:

Do not drive through

You should always use the highest

gear possible.

– Avoid sudden acceleration.

– Brake as little as possible. If you an-

ticipate an obstacle or bend in ad-

vance, you may then simply release

the accelerator pedal.

floods if the water is

above the lower edge of

the wheel rims.

– Do not try to maintain the same

speed up a hill, accelerate no more

than you would on flat ground. Keep

your foot in the same position on the

accelerator pedal.

– Double declutching and accelerating

before switching off are unnecessary

in modern vehicles.

Driving advice, Eco-driving

Behaviour

– Drive carefully for the first few miles

until the engine reaches its normal

operating temperature, rather than

let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

Obstructions to the driver

On the driver’s side, only

use mats suitable for the

vehicle, attached with the

pre-fitted components, and check

the fitting regularly. Do not lay one

mat on top of another.

– Speed is expensive.

– Dynamic driving with a lot of frequent

acceleration and braking is expen-

sive on fuel in comparison to the time

saved.

There is a risk of wedging the

pedals.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (5/5)

– In vehicles fitted with air condi-

tioning, it is normal to observe an

increase in fuel consumption (espe-

cially in urban conditions) when it is

used. For vehicles fitted with manual

air conditioning, switch off the system

when it is not required.

Recommendations for reducing

consumption and therefore help-

ing to preserve the environment:

If the vehicle has been parked in the

sun, open the doors for a few mo-

ments 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 fit a trailer for bulky ob-

jects.

– When towing a caravan, fit a wind

deflector and adjust it carefully.

– Avoid using the car for door-to-door

calls (short journeys with long waits

in between) because the engine

never reaches its normal operating

temperature.

Tyres

Advice on use

– An underinflated tyre increases fuel

consumption.

– Favour the ECO mode.

– Electricity is fuel; switch off all the

electrical components which are

not really needed. However (safety

first), keep your lights on when the

visibility is bad (“see and be seen”).

– Use the air vents. Driving with the

windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h)

will increase fuel consumption by

4%.

– Opt for the highest speed pressure

or the pressure recommended to op-

timise fuel consumption indicated

on edge of the driver’s door (please

refer to the information on “Tyre infla-

tion pressure” in Section 4).

– The use of non-recommended tyres

can increase fuel consumption.

– Never fill the fuel tank right to the

brim to avoid overflow.

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Driving -> ECO driving for Your Renault Kadjar SUV 2020

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