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E-TECH FULL HYBRID

Introduction

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As with any battery, it discharges

when it is used. The traction battery

is charged:

– during the vehicle deceleration

phases;

– when the combustion engine

starts automatically in order to act

as a generator.

Your vehicle range in electric oper-

ating mode depends on the charge

level of the traction battery, and also

on your driving style and the compo-

nents consuming energy (air condi-

tioning, heating system etc.).

needs to be recharged: leave the en-

gine on until the warning light is dis-

played in blue (ꢀ 107).

Failure to do so may result in dam-

age to the traction battery and

make it impossible to start the vehi-

cle.

1 Secondary "12 V" battery

2 "230 volt" traction battery

3 Orange electrical power cables

4 Electric motor

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5 Combustion engine

The hybrid vehicle system uses an

electric motor to improve the perfor-

mance of the combustion engine

(acceleration, starting etc.).

The vehicle has more acceleration

torque available while consuming

less fuel.

Secondary "12 V" battery

The secondary "12 V" battery, locat-

ed in the luggage compartment,

supplies the energy required to

open/close the vehicle and to oper-

ate the equipment.

The vehicle may also move in all-

electric operating mode without any

assistance from the combustion en-

gine. The vehicle uses energy stored

in the "230 V" traction battery.

The vehicle's air conditioning sys-

tem is used to cool the traction bat-

tery. To preserve the lifetime of your

traction battery, have your air condi-

tioning system checked by a quali-

fied professional. Especially if you

notice a reduction in air conditioning

performance.

In the event of traction battery dis-

charge, the combustion engine

alone moves the vehicle until the

traction battery is sufficiently

recharged.

Note: the secondary "12 Volts" bat-

tery does not participate when the

engine is started. This is ensured by

the hybrid system.

Batteries

The hybrid vehicle is equipped with

two types of battery:

– a "230 V" traction battery;

– a secondary "12 V" battery.

"230 volt" traction battery

If your vehicle is parked for a long

time, start the engine at regular in-

tervals (about once a month) and

This battery, located underneath the

rear floor, stores the energy required

for the electric motor to operate cor-

rectly.

check that the

warning light is

displayed in blue on the instrument

panel. If this happens, the battery

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"230 V" electrical circuit

The electrical system

of the hybrid vehicle

uses direct voltage of

approximately 230 V.

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This system can get hot during

and after switching off the igni-

tion. Observe the warning mes-

sages on the labels in the vehi-

cle.

All operations on or modifica-

tions to the "230 V" electrical

system (components, cables,

connectors, traction battery)

are strictly prohibited due to the

risks they present to your safe-

ty. Call an approved dealer.

The risk of serious burns or elec-

tric shocks can lead to death.

The "230 V" electrical circuit can be

recognised by orange cables 6 and

The A symbol identifies the electri-

cal elements in your vehicle which

may present safety risks.

parts bearing the

symbol.

Noise

The hybrid vehicles are particularly

quiet in electric operating mode.

You will not yet necessarily be used

to it, and neither will other road

users. It is difficult for them to hear

your vehicle when it is moving.

As the electric motor is silent, you

will hear other noises that may seem

unusual (aerodynamic noises, tyres,

etc.) as well as noises due to the op-

eration of the hybrid system (e.g.

cooling of the traction battery).

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Instrument panel B

Operation

Your hybrid vehicle is

very quiet. When get-

ting out of the vehicle,

The hybrid system selects the com-

bustion engine and/or the electric

engine according to the driving style

(smooth, sporty, etc.), the traffic con-

ditions and driving mode selected

ꢀ 297.

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always check that the

gear selector is in P position, ap-

ply the parking brake and

switch off the ignition.

Bad weather, flooded roads:

RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.

Do not drive through

floods if the depth of wa-

ter is above the lower

edge of the wheel rims.

Pedestrian horn

The pedestrian horn enables you to

warn others of your presence – espe-

cially pedestrians and cyclists.

In electric operating mode, the sys-

tem is activated automatically.

Energy flow

The display varies according to in-

strument panel B and C .

The sound is emitted when the vehi-

cle speed is between approximately

1 and 19 mph (1 and 30 km/h).

For further information on the

pedestrian horn, refer to the multi-

media instructions.

In the event of a fault with the

pedestrian horn, the

warning

light is displayed on the instrument

panel, accompanied by the "Exterior

sound fault" message.

Consult an approved dealer.

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Depending on the driving mode se-

lected, the various energy flows D

are shown on the instrument panel.

system convert(s) the energy pro-

duced by the vehicle deceleration in-

to electric energy.

These are energy flows between:

This is used to brake the vehicle and

recharge the traction battery.

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–

7 : the combustion engine;

8 : the electrical assembly (trac-

Instrument panel C

tion battery and electric motor).

The colour of flows varies:

– white: energy produced by the

combustion engine.

– blue: electrical energy;

Depending on the driving mode se-

lected, the indicator light D repre-

sents the energy flows between:

– the combustion engine 7 ;

– the electrical assembly (traction

battery and electric motor) 8 ;

–

the vehicle 9 .

Regenerative braking level warning

light E

When you lift your foot off the accel-

erator pedal or when you press on

the brake pedal, the electric motor

and/or the regenerative braking

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tor are being used to move the vehi-

cle).

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Special case

When the traction battery

reaches a maximum

charge level, the engine brake is

temporarily reduced.

Please adapt your driving style

appropriately.

The engine brake

should under no cir-

cumstances be used as

a substitute for the

brake pedal.

The colour of flows varies:

Flow G "Energy recovery"

– blue: electrical energy;

– white: energy produced by the

combustion engine.

Flow E "Electric traction"

The electrical assembly is used to

move the vehicle.

Flow F "Combustion engine trac-

tion"

The combustion engine is used to

move the vehicle.

When you lift your foot off the accel-

erator pedal or when you press on

the brake pedal, the electric motor

and/or the regenerative braking

system convert the energy pro-

duced by the vehicle deceleration in-

to electric energy.

This is used to brake the vehicle and

recharge the traction battery.

Flow H "Energy production"

The combustion engine recharges

the traction battery.

Note: a combination of different

flows is possible (e.g. combining flow

E and flow F means that the com-

bustion engine and the electric mo-

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All-electric driving mode

Maintaining the traction battery

charge level "E-save"

This mode enables you to maintain a

sufficient charge level in the traction

battery in anticipation of driving on

a mountain road or a long motorway

slope.

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Activation, deactivation of the

"E-save" function

The warning light 10

displayed

on the instrument panel informs you

that the hybrid system is using only

the electrical assembly to power the

vehicle movement.

Note: when the traction battery level

is low, the vehicle automatically

switches to hybrid mode and the

combustion engine starts: the 10

With the engine running, press

switch 11 .

warning light disappears from

the instrument panel to confirm this.

The warning light 11 illuminates.

Press the switch 11 again to deacti-

vate this mode.

The indicator light of the switch 11

goes out.

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Important recommendations

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Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a risk of fire, serious

injury or electric shocks which could result in death.

In the event of an accident or impact

In the event of an accident or an impact to the underside of the vehicle (e.g. striking a post, raised kerb or

other street furniture) the electric circuit or the traction battery may be damaged.

Have the vehicle checked by an authorised dealer.

Never touch the "230 V" components or orange cables which are exposed and visible inside or outside the vehicle.

In the event of serious damage to the traction battery, leaks may occur:

– never touch liquids (fluids, etc.), coming from the traction battery;

– in the event of contact with the body, wash the affected area with plenty of water and consult a doctor as soon as

possible.

In the event of fire

In the event of a fire, leave the vehicle immediately and evacuate it, then contact the emergency services, informing

them that this is a hybrid vehicle.

If you have to intervene, only use ABC or BC extinguishing agents that are suitable for extinguishing fires on electri-

cal systems. Do not use water or other extinguishing agents.

In the event of damage to the electrical circuit, please call an authorised dealer.

All towing operations

Refer to the paragraph entitled "Towing, breakdown recovery" ꢀ 350.

Washing the vehicle

Never wash the engine compartment and "230 V" traction battery using a high-pressure washer.

This risks damaging the electric circuit.

Risk of electric shock and a risk to life.

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