Operation
Operation
The E-tech full 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 light 1 displays the energy flows used:
- the electrical assembly (traction battery and electric motor);
- the combustion engine.
The colour of flows varies:
- blue: electrical energy;
- white: energy produced by the combustion engine.
Flow A "Electric traction"
The electrical assembly is used to move the vehicle.
Flow B "Combustion engine traction"
The combustion engine is used to move the vehicle.
Flow C "Energy recovery"
When you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal or when you press on the brake pedal,
the electric motor and/or the regenerative braking system convert the energy produced
by the vehicle deceleration into electric energy.
This is used to brake 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. combining flow A and flow B means that the combustion engine and the electric motor are being used to move the
vehicle).
Tip
Special case
When the traction battery reaches a maximum charge level, the engine brake is temporarily
reduced.
Please adapt your driving style appropriately.
WARNING
The engine brake should under no circumstances be used as a substitute for the brake
pedal.
All-electric driving mode
The warning light 2 is displayed on the instrument panel to inform you that the E-tech full hybrid system is using only the electrical assembly to power the vehicle movement.
When the E-tech full 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 31 mph (50 km/h).
Press the switch 3.
The indicator light on switch 3 lights up and warning light 2 is displayed on the instrument panel.
Otherwise, the "EV unavailable" message is displayed on the instrument panel.
Press the switch 3 again to deactivate all-electric mode.
The indicator light of the switch 3 goes out.
The warning light 2 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 warning light 2 disappears from the instrument panel and the indicator light on switch 3 goes out to confirm this.
Maintaining the traction battery charge level: "E-save"
There are two ways to access this function using your multimedia screen:
- activation/deactivation from the "Vehicle settings" menu;
- positionable widget on the home page.
This mode enables you to maintain a sufficient charge level in the traction battery
in anticipation of a mountain road or a long motorway slope.
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.
Tip
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.
WARNING
Your E-tech full 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.