How to Drive
Because the decisions we make today affect the planet we live on, it is our priority to look for more sustainable solutions. That’s why we have expanded our Ecomotive range to include a new range of best-in-class, environmentally friendly vehicles we call E-Ecomotive.
Our E-Ecomotive range offers choice without compromising the driving experience through technology and aerodynamics that help reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.
Driving efficiently is environmentally friendlier. Here are a few tips from the experts.
Starting the car
Start the engine without using the accelerator pedal. Then wait a few seconds before moving off.
First gear
Use it only to start moving. Shift to second in two seconds or within six meters.
Overtaking and gear shifting
Depending on revs: Between 1500 and 2000 rpm
Is the optimum point
Depending on speed: To third after 30 km/h
To fourth after 40 km/h
To fifth after more than 50 km/h
Driving speed
Maintain speed as regularly as possible.
Avoid unnecessary braking, acceleration and gear shifting.
Deceleration
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and leave the car running in the current gear.
Brake gently and change down in gears as late as possible, being mindful when descending steep gradients.
Stopping
When speed and space allow it, stop the car without shifting down gears.
Stopped
When stopped for more than sixty seconds, turn the engine off.
