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VEHICLE HYBRID

Introduction

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– during the vehicle deceleration phas-

es;

– when the combustion engine starts

automatically in order to act as a gen-

erator.

Note: the secondary "12 Volts" battery

does not participate when the engine

is started. This is provided by the Hy-

brid system.

1 Secondary "12 V" battery

2 "230 volt" traction battery

3 Orange electrical power cables

4 Electric motor

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Your vehicle range in electric operating

mode depends on the charge level of

the traction battery, and also on your

driving style and the components con-

suming energy (air conditioning, heat-

ing system etc.).

5 Combustion engine

The Hybrid vehicle elec-

tric system uses approxi-

mately 230 V DC (direct

The Hybrid vehicle system uses an

electric motor to improve the perfor-

mance of the combustion engine (ac-

celeration, starting, etc.).

current).

This system can get hot during

and after switching off the ignition.

Respect warning messages given

on the labels in the vehicle.

All operations on or modifications

to the "230 V" electrical system

(components, cables, connectors,

traction battery) are strictly pro-

hibited due to the risks they

present to your safety. Call an ap-

proved dealer.

The vehicle has more acceleration

torque available while consuming less

fuel.

In the event of traction battery dis-

charge, the combustion engine alone

moves the vehicle until the traction

battery is sufficiently recharged.

The vehicle may also move in all-elec-

tric operating mode without any assis-

tance from the combustion engine. The

vehicle uses energy stored in the "230

V" traction battery.

If your vehicle is parked for a long

time, start the engine at regular inter-

vals (about once a month) and check

that the

warning light is dis-

Batteries

played in blue on the instrument panel.

If this happens, the battery needs to be

recharged: leave the engine on until

the warning light is displayed in blue

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The Hybrid vehicle is equipped with

two types of battery:

The risk of serious burns or

electric shocks can lead to

death.

– a "230 V" traction battery;

– a secondary "12 V" battery.

Failure to do so may result in damage

to the traction battery and make it im-

possible to start the vehicle.

"230 volt" traction battery

This battery, located underneath the

rear floor, stores the energy required

for the electric motor to operate cor-

rectly.

Secondary "12 V" battery

The secondary "12 V" battery, located

in the luggage compartment, supplies

the energy required to open/close the

vehicle and to operate the equipment.

As with any battery, it discharges when

it is used. The traction battery is

charged:

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the vehicle speed is between approxi-

mately 1 and 19 mph (1 and 30 km/h).

"230 V" electrical circuit

As the electric motor is silent, you will

hear noises that may seem unusual

(aerodynamic noises, tyres, etc.) as

well as noises due to the operation of

the Hybrid system (e.g. cooling of the

traction battery).

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Pedestrian horn

The pedestrian horn enables you to

warn others of your presence – espe-

cially pedestrians and cyclists.

When the engine is started, the pedes-

trian horn is activated automatically.

The sound is emitted when the vehicle

speed is between approximately 1 and

19 mph (1 and 30 km/h).

The A symbol identifies the electrical

elements in your vehicle which may

present safety risks.

The "230 V" electrical circuit can be

recognised by orange cables 6 and

In the event of a fault with the pedestri-

an horn, the "Failure Outside sound"

message is displayed on the instru-

ment panel. Consult an approved

Dealer.

parts bearing the

symbol.

Noise

The Hybrid vehicles are particularly

quiet in electric operating mode. You

will not yet necessarily be used to it,

and neither will other road users. It is

difficult for them to hear your vehicle

when it is moving.

To warn people of your vehicle pres-

ence, your vehicle is fitted with a

pedestrian horn. In electric operating

mode, the system is activated auto-

matically. The sound is emitted when

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Energy flow indicator 1

Your Hybrid vehicle is

very quiet. When getting

out of the vehicle, al-

ways check that the gear

selector is in P position, apply the

parking brake and switch off the

ignition.

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RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.

Operation

The Hybrid system selects the com-

bustion engine and/or the electric en-

gine according to the driving style

(smooth or sporty driving, etc.) and

traffic conditions.

The colour of flows varies:

– blue: electrical energy;

– white: energy produced by the com-

bustion engine.

Depending on the driving mode select-

ed, the warning light 1 represents the

energy flows between:

Bad weather, flooded roads:

"Electric traction" A flow

–

the electrical assembly (trac-

The electrical assembly is used to

move the vehicle.

Do not drive through floods if

the depth of water is above the lower

edge of the wheel rims.

tion battery and electric motor);

"Combustion engine traction" B

flow

–

the combustion engine;

The combustion engine is used to

move the vehicle.

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The warning light 2

is displayed

Special case

on the instrument panel to inform you

that the Hybrid system is using only

the electrical assembly to power the

vehicle movement.

When the traction battery

reaches a maximum charge

level, the engine brake is tem-

porarily reduced. Please adapt

your driving style appropriately.

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The engine brake should

under no circumstances

be used as a substitute

for the brake pedal.

"Energy recovery" C flow

All-electric driving mode

When you lift your foot off the acceler-

ator pedal or when you press on the

brake pedal, the electric motor and/or

the regenerative braking system con-

vert the energy produced by the vehi-

cle 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 en-

gine and the electric motor are being

used to move the vehicle).

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Important recommendations

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Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a risk of fire, serious in-

jury or electric shocks which could result in death.

In the event of an accident or impact

In the event of an accident or an impact to the underside of the vehicle (e.g. striking a post, raised kerb or other

street furniture) the electric circuit or the traction battery may be damaged.

Have the vehicle checked by an authorised dealer.

Never touch the "230 V" components or orange cables which are exposed and visible inside or outside the vehicle.

In the event of serious damage to the traction battery, leaks may occur:

– never touch liquids (fluids, etc.), coming from the traction battery;

– in the event of contact with the body, wash the affected area with plenty of water and consult a doctor as soon as possi-

ble.

In the event of fire

In the event of a fire, exit and evacuate the vehicle, contact the emergency services and inform them that the vehicle is a

Hybrid.

Only use extinguishing agents ABC or BC that are permitted for use with electrical fires. Do not use water or other extin-

guishing agents.

In the event of damage to the electrical circuit, please call an authorised dealer.

All towing operations

Refer to the paragraph entitled "Towing, breakdown recovery" ꢀ 339.

Washing the vehicle

Never wash the engine compartment and "230 V" traction battery using a high-pressure washer.

This risks damaging the electric circuit.

Risk of electric shock and a risk to life.

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