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The D on the instrument panel is replaced with
a B.
The state of the function is not saved when the
ignition is switched off.
ECO
B. Unlock button
To unlock the selector and come out of P or
Reduces fuel consumption by optimising the
operation of the heating and air conditioning and,
depending on version, the accelerator pedal, the
automatic gearbox and the gear shift indicator.
Free-wheeling in ECO mode: depending on
version, with the EAT8 gearbox, moving into "free-
wheeling" is encouraged to slow the vehicle down
without using engine braking. You can save fuel
by anticipating the need to slow down and lifting
your foot fully off the accelerator pedal.
change to R, with the foot on the brake pedal.
Press and hold this button before pushing the
selector.
If the battery is almost fully charged, the
braking effect when the accelerator pedal
is released may be limited.
C. Selector state indicators (R, N, D/B)
►ꢀ Move the selector by pushing it forwards (N or
R) or backwards (N or D/B) once or twice, passing
the point of resistance if necessary.
The push selector returns to its initial position
when released.
For example, to change from P to R, either push
forwards twice without passing the point of
resistance or push just once, passing the point of
resistance:
– In the first case, the selector goes from P to N,
then from N to R.
– In the second case, the selector goes directly
from P to R.
Driving modes
The number and type of driving modes available
depend on the vehicle’s engine and equipment.
Driving modes are selected using the following
control:
NORMAL
Restores the vehicle’s original settings.
SPORT
Enables more dynamic driving, acting on the
power steering, accelerator and gear changes
with an automatic gearbox and the possibility of
displaying the vehicle’s dynamic settings on the
instrument panel.
MANUAL
Regenerative braking
The regenerative braking 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.
When the accelerator pedal is released,
mechanical energy is recovered and used to
partially recharge the battery.
Permanent "Manual" mode with an automatic
gearbox and DS PARK PILOT.
Enables manual gear changing using the steering-
mounted paddles.
With an electric motor, you cannot select a mode
if the READY lamp is off.
The selected mode is activated immediately.
Whenever the ignition is switched on, NORMAL
mode is selected by default.
Hill start assist
This system keeps your vehicle briefly stationary
(for approximately 2 seconds) when making a hill
start, while you transfer your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal.
►ꢀ While in mode D/B, pushing the pulse selector
backwards activates/deactivates the function.
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