Driving
B : Automatic forward drive with regenerative
braking activated.
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.
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:
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Operation
– In the second case, the selector goes directly
from P to R.
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.
► While in mode D/B, pushing the pulse
selector backwards activates/deactivates the
function.
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.
Pressing the control displays the modes on the
instrument panel.
With an electric motor, you cannot select a mode
if the READY lamp is off.
When the message disappears, the selected
mode is activated and remains indicated on the
instrument panel (except NORMAL mode).
Whenever the ignition is switched on, NORMAL
mode is selected by default.
A. Button P
To put the gearbox into Park mode.
B. Unlock button
To unlock the selector and come out of P or
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.
ECO
C. Selector state indicators (R, N, D/B)
This mode reduces fuel consumption, but
restricts the performance of the heating and
air conditioning systems, without however
deactivating them.
Free-wheeling in ECO mode: depending on
version, with the EAT8 gearbox, moving into
► 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.
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