Driving And Operating
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The "e-Auto OFF" control on the
dashboard activates/deactivates the e-
Auto mode
braking process, despite the fact that the
pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce the
pressure on the pedal.
● Vehicle speed up to 90 mph.
● When the driver releases the
accelerator pedal in stabilised
conditions or in deceleration.
When braking in an emergency, the
hazard warning flashers are switched
on automatically depending on the
force of deceleration. They are switched
off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
● Press the dashboard button.
The display of a message on the
instrument panel confirms the change of
state.
When the function is deactivated, the e-
auto indicator lights up in the instrument
panel.
● During the stop phases.
Restarting is only achieved by the
belt starter until the torque demand
is available, if the traction battery is
sufficiently charged. When the torque
demand is insufficient, the petrol engine
restarts.
After starting off, the system performs a
self-test that may be audible.
Caution
Caution
If high traction is required, the driver
can deactivate the e-Auto mode using
the dashboard button.
Using the steering wheel paddles also
causes the restarting of petrol engine.
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The e-Auto mode cannot switch off the
petrol engine in the following cases:
Brakes
Fault
● The state of charge is less than 30% of
the traction battery energy.
Warning
Antilock Brake System
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)prevents
the wheels from locking.
If there is a fault in the ABS, the wheels
may be liable to lock due to braking that
is heavier than normal. The advantages
of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer
be steered and may swerve.
● There is a need for vacuum brake
assist depending on the altitude.
ABS starts to regulate brake pressure as
soon as a wheel shows a tendency to
lock. The vehicle remains steerable, even
during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent through a
pulse in the brake pedal and the noise of
the regulation process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
● The Sport mode is selected.
● Maintaining thermal comfort in the
passenger compartment (heating, air
conditioning, demisting/defrosting).
Have the cause of the fault remedied by
a workshop.
Deactivation/Reactivation
By default, the function is activated when
the ignition is switched on.
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