Eco-driving tips: the video!

Eco-driving can reduce fuel consumption by up to 20%

 Tip n°1 : Improve your gearshifts 

• Shift down at approximately 1,000rpm 
• Shift up to the next gear at apporximately 2,000rpm in diesel vehicles and at 2,400rpm in a petrol engine 

> At 50kph, you should already be in fourth or fitth gear.

  Tip n°2 : Drive smoothly 

• Maintain a steady speed as soon as possible (from 40kph)
• Brake with the engine and use your foot brake as little as possible. Allowing the vehicle to slow naturally helps to cut the fuel flow

> At 50kph in fifth gear, lift off the accelerator 100 metres before a red light.

  Tip n°3 : Thing about how you accelerate

• Up to 50kph, it is preferable to accelerate briskly up to fifth gear
• At speeds in excess of 50kph, acceleration should be restrained

> Change gear very swiftly up to fitfh gear.

 Tip n°4 : Climbs and descents 

• Keep to the same speed when going down a hill
• On an uphill gradient, let the car shed speed, but without becoming obstructing other
  road-users. If possible, maintain your vehicle at a steady speed above 40kph

> Use descents to take your foot off the accelerator.

 Tip n°5 : USe your motor smartly 

• Turn off your engine if you stop for more than 30 seconds
• Do not preheat your engine even in winter

> Pull away as soon as the engine has fired up.

 Tip n°6 : Treat your vehicle well 

• Check tyre pressures every month
• If you have to use the air conditioning, make sure the difference between the temperatures inside your vehicle and outside is not too great
• Do not leave any unnecessary loads in your vehicle
• Remove roof bars and roof boxes when not in use

> Proper servicing and proper use of your vehicle are as important as eco-driving.

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