Driving
► From mode D, press button B to activate/
deactivate the function (the button lights up when
the function is activated).
B is displayed on the instrument panel.
The system status is not saved when the ignition
is switched off.
Operation
► In mode N, with your foot on the brake pedal,
push without passing the point of resistance:
• Forwards, mode R is selected.
• Backwards, mode D is selected.
Release the selector fully after each push; it
will then return to its initial position.
P. Park
Button for parking the vehicle: the front
wheels are locked (the button lights up to
indicate that it is activated).
R. Reverse
To engage reverse gear, with your foot on the
brake pedal.
N. Neutral
In some situations (e.g. battery full,
extreme temperatures), the amount of
regenerative braking may be temporarily
limited, resulting in less deceleration.
The driver must remain alert to traffic
conditions and must always be ready to use
the brake pedal.
Special cases
To move the vehicle with the ignition off and
so allow it to free-wheel.
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer
to the corresponding section.
To avoid mode N (quick change from D to R and
back again):
► In mode R, push backwards past the point of
resistance, mode D is selected.
► In mode D, push forwards past the point of
resistance, mode R is selected.
► To return to mode N, push without passing
the point of resistance.
D. Drive (automatic forward gear)
B. Brake (regenerative braking)
Button for changing to Drive/automatic
forward gear mode with regenerative braking
function (the button lights up to indicate that it
is activated).
With the brake pedal
When the brake pedal is depressed, the
intelligent braking system automatically recovers
some of the energy and uses it to recharge the
traction battery.
This energy recovery also reduces use of the
brake pads, thereby limiting their wear.
Regenerative braking
With the Brake function and when
decelerating
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on, the drive
selector status is displayed on the instrument
panel:
P : Park.
R : Reverse.
N : Neutral.
The Brake function emulates engine braking,
slowing the vehicle with no need to depress the
brake pedal. The vehicle slows more quickly
when the driver releases the accelerator pedal.
The energy recovered when the accelerator
pedal is released is then used to partially
recharge the traction battery, thereby increasing
the vehicle's driving range.
The driver may experience a different
sensation when depressing the brake
pedal compared to a vehicle without
regenerative braking.
D : Drive (automatic forward gear).
B : Brake (automatic forward gear with
regenerative braking function activated).
Driving modes
The driving modes available depend on the
engine and equipment of the vehicle.
The resulting deceleration of the vehicle
does not cause the brake lamps to come
on.
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