E-TECH HYBRID VEHICLE SYSTEM: operation
The E-Tech hybrid system selects the combustion engine and/or the electric engine according to the driving style (smooth, sporty, etc.), the traffic conditions and driving mode selected (see the information on “MULTI-SENSE” in Section 3 of the vehicle user manual). | |
Bad weather, flooded roads: | |
| Do not drive through floods if the depth of water is above the lower edge of the wheel rims. |
Energy flow indicator 1
Depending on the driving mode selected, the indicator 1 displays the energy flows used:
- the electrical assembly (traction battery and electric motor);
- Ä the combustion engine.
The colour of the flows varies:
- blue: electrical energy;
- white: energy produced by the combustion engine.
Flow A “Electric traction”
The electrical assembly is used to power movement of the vehicle.
Flow B “Combustion engine traction”
The combustion engine is used to power movement of the vehicle.
Flow C “Energy recovery”
When you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal or press the brake pedal, the electric motor and/or regenerative braking system converts the energy produced through deceleration of the vehicle into electrical energy.
This is used to slow down the vehicle and recharge the traction battery.
Flow D “Energy production”
The combustion engine recharges the traction battery.
Note: a combination of different flows is possible (e.g. associating the A flow with the B flow means that both the combustion engine and electric motor are powering movement of the vehicle).
Special case
When the traction battery reaches a maximum charge level, the engine brake is temporarily reduced.
Please adapt your driving style appropriately.
The engine brake should under no circumstances be used as a substitute for the brake pedal.
All-electric driving mode
The 2 indicator is displayed on the instrument panel to inform you that the E-Tech hybrid system is using only the electrical assembly to power the vehicle movement.
When the E-Tech hybrid system is using the combustion engine and/or the electric engine to power the vehicle movement, it is possible to manually switch to all-electric mode.
This mode can be accessed if:
- the traction battery is sufficiently charged;
- the vehicle speed is below approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
Press the switch 3.
The warning light on switch 3 is on and the 2 warning light is displayed on the instrument panel.
Otherwise, the message “EV unavailable” is displayed on the instrument panel.
Press again on the 3 switch to deactivate all-electric mode.
The 3 switch warning light goes out.
The 2 warning light is no longer displayed on the instrument panel when the vehicle switches to hybrid mode and the combustion engine starts.
Note: when the traction battery level is low, the vehicle automatically switches to hybrid mode and the combustion engine starts: the 2 warning light disappears from the instrument panel and the warning light on switch 3 goes out to confirm this.
Air vent 4
Ensure that no objects or fluids enter the air vent 4.
If an object enters the air vent or there is a fluid leakage, please contact an Approved Dealer.
Note: from the rear seats, you may hear ventilation noises while the traction battery cooling system is operating.
Take care not to obstruct the air vent 4.
If the vent is obstructed (e.g. due to an object placed over it), the traction battery may overheat and hinder the performance of the electric motor.
Your E-Tech hybrid vehicle is very quiet. When getting out of the vehicle, always check that the gear selector is in P position, apply the parking brake and switch off the ignition.
RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
