Driving
moved forward or backward in electric mode
without having to depress the accelerator pedal,
as soon as the mode D or R of the automatic
gearbox is selected.
Information 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.
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When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox
status is displayed on the instrument panel:
e-Queueing
This function makes it possible to follow a
queue of vehicles with several stops followed
by restarts of the vehicle, using the e-Creeping,
e-Launch and electric driving modes.
e-Parking
This function allows parking manoeuvres to be
carried out at reduced speed with the help of
the electric motor when the mode D or R of the
automatic gearbox is selected.
At speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h), opening
the driver’s door will engage mode P - risk
of sudden braking!
P
Parking
R
Reverse
N
Neutral
D
M1...6
Automatic forward gear
Manual forward gear
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.
The gear engaged is also displayed in Sport
mode.However, in all-electric driving, the gear
engaged is not indicated.
e-Boost
The state of the gearbox remains displayed on
the instrument panel for a few seconds after
switching off the ignition.
This function allows simultaneous operation
of the petrol engine and the electric motor,
combined with the automatic gearbox.
By fully depressing the accelerator pedal
("kickdown" function), when the traction battery
is fully charged, it is possible to exceed the
torque of the petrol engine alone, thanks to the
additional torque provided by the electric motor.
Special aspects of
automatic mode
Operation
For Hybrid versions
These functions respond to common driving
situations where the electric motor is available
to provide additional power or zero-emission
driving.
Only appropriate mode change instructions are
validated.
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.
Repeated use of the brake pedal causes
the restart of petrol engine to provide
braking assistance.
These functions are only available if the
traction battery is sufficiently charged.
These five functions cannot be deactivated.
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!
Special aspects of manual
mode
e-Launch
With the petrol engine off, this function allows
the vehicle to run in electric mode without
affecting performance.
By depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle
starts to drive as soon as the mode D or R of the
automatic gearbox is selected.
The gearbox only changes from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
conditions permit.
The petrol engine can also be switched off in
manual mode when stopped in traffic or when
the accelerator pedal is released.
e-Creeping
With the petrol engine off, by releasing the brake
pedal, this function allows the vehicle to be
The all-electric potential of the driving mode
used (Normal or Eco) is also retained.
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