Driving
For rechargeable hybrid
versions
In the event of multiple starts of the
internal combustion engine without a
sufficient rise in temperature, Electric mode
may be temporarily unavailable (natural
phenomenon of dilution of fuel in oil).
The message "Electric mode unavailable:
automatic operation in progress" then
appears on the instrument panel.
To regain normal electrical operation, drive
approximately 50 miles (80 km) in "motorway"
conditions or approximately 125 miles (200
km) in urban conditions.
For petrol/hybrid versions
Whenever the ignition is switched on, Normal
driving mode is selected by default.
Whenever the ignition is switched on, Electric
driving mode is selected by default.
Normal
To restore the default settings.
Electric
Eco
Allows driving using 100% electrical energy.
The maximum speed is approximately 84 mph
(135 km/h).
When starting the vehicle, if the conditions do
not allow the activation or retention of Electric
mode, the message "Electric mode currently
unavailable" is displayed on the instrument
panel. The vehicle automatically changes to
Hybrid mode.
To reduce energy consumption by reducing the
performance of the heating and air conditioning,
without deactivating them.
Sport
This phenomenon does not cause any
mechanical or electrical damage. It can occur
several times in the life of the vehicle.
With an automatic gearbox: to obtain more
dynamic driving with action on the power
steering, accelerator, gear changes, displaying
the vehicle’s dynamic settings on the instrument
panel (depending on version) and activation/
deactivation of the display colour (depending on
version).
Hybrid
Conditions of activation
To optimise the vehicle's fuel consumption by
managing the alternating or simultaneous
operation of the two types of engine,
depending on driving conditions and driving
style.
In Hybrid mode, it is possible to drive in
100% electric mode if the battery charge level
is sufficient and acceleration requirements are
moderate.
– Adequate battery charge level. Charging
the vehicle after each drive is therefore
recommended. Electric mode is available as
long as there is power left in the battery.
– Outside temperature between approximately
-5°C and 45°C.
The selection of the Sport mode deactivates the
Stop & Start function / e-Auto mode.
Coasting mode (Petrol)
Depending on version and engine, with
the gear selector in mode D, in Eco and
Normal modes, gradually and fully releasing
the accelerator pedal allows free-wheeling
which can save fuel.
Manually exiting the mode
► Fully depress the accelerator pedal, or
► Select another mode.
Sport
To obtain more dynamic driving in order to
benefit from the maximum performance of the
vehicle.
Electric power is used to supplement the petrol
engine as long as there is energy left in the
battery.
A drop in engine speed is normal (rev counter
at idle, drop in engine noise).
In case of non-use of the vehicle for a long
period (several months), a restart of the
petrol engine may occur even if the battery is
charged.
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