Driving
With the engine running, if it is necessary to
depress the brake pedal to change modes,
an alert message will be displayed on the
instrument panel.
temperature, road profile, vehicle loading and
driving style.
For maximum acceleration, press the accelerator
fully down (kick-down). The gearbox changes
down automatically or holds the selected gear
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
Steering mounted controls allow the driver to
temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed
and engine speed conditions permit.
With the engine running and the brakes
released, if R, D or M is selected, the
vehicle moves off, even without pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Never depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time - risk of damage to
the gearbox!
► Pull the "+" or "-" paddle towards you and
release to shift up or down a gear, respectively.
Special aspects of manual mode
The gearbox only changes from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
conditions permit.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox
status is displayed on the instrument panel:
If you open the driver's door while mode
N is engaged, an audible signal will
sound and mode P will be engaged. The
audible signal stops when the driver's door is
closed.
Regenerative braking (Brake function)
P
R
N
Parking
Reverse
Neutral
The regenerative braking function emulates
engine braking, slowing the vehicle with no need
to depress the brake pedal. When the driver
releases the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slows
down more quickly.
The energy recovered when the accelerator
pedal is released is used to partially recharge the
traction battery.
D1...8 Automatic forward gear
B1...8 Automatic forward gear with
regenerative braking function activated
M1...8 Manual forward gear
At speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h),
opening the driver’s door will engage
mode P - risk of sudden braking!
In the event of battery failure, it is
essential to place the chock(s) supplied
with the tool kit against one of the wheels to
immobilise the vehicle.
In all-electric driving, the gear engaged is not
indicated.
This partial recharging has no effect on
the charge level indicator.
The state of the gearbox remains displayed on
the instrument panel for a few seconds after
switching off the ignition.
The resulting deceleration of the vehicle
does not cause the brake lamps to come
on.
Special aspects of automatic mode
The gearbox selects the gear that provides
optimal performance based on ambient
Operation
Only appropriate mode change instructions are
validated.
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