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Secondary "12 V" battery

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"230 volt" traction battery

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Orange electrical power cables

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Electric motor

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Combustion engine

The Hybrid vehicle system uses an electric motor to improve the performance of the combustion engine (acceleration, starting, etc.).

The vehicle has more acceleration torque available while consuming less fuel.

The vehicle may also move in all-electric operating mode without any assistance from the combustion engine. The vehicle uses energy stored in the "230 V" traction battery.

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

This battery, located underneath the rear floor, stores the energy required for the electric motor to operate correctly.

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 operating mode depends on the charge level of the traction battery, and also on your driving style and the components consuming energy (air conditioning, heating system etc.).

In the event of traction battery discharge, the combustion engine alone moves the vehicle until the traction battery is sufficiently recharged.

If your vehicle is parked for a long time, start the engine at regular intervals (about once a month) and check that the 2_ALL_391_1_pictogramme.png warning light is displayed in blue on the instrument panel.

If this happens, the battery needs to be recharged: leave the engine on until the warning light is displayed in blue Displays and indicators.

Failure to do so may result in damage to the traction battery and make it impossible to start the vehicle.

Secondary "12 V" battery

The secondary "12 V" battery, located in the luggage compartment, supplies the energy required to open/close the vehicle and to operate the equipment.

Note: the secondary "12 Volts" battery does not participate when the engine is started. This is provided by the Hybrid system.

warning

The Hybrid vehicle electric system uses direct voltage of approximately 230 Volt.

This system can get hot during and after switching off the ignition. Respect warning messages given on the labels in the vehicle.

All operations on or modifications to the "230 V" electrical system (components, cables, connectors, traction battery) are strictly prohibited due to the risks they present to your safety. Call an approved dealer.

The risk of serious burns or electric shocks can lead to death.

The A symbol identifies the electrical elements in your vehicle which may present safety risks.

"230 V" electrical circuit

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The "230 V" electrical circuit can be recognised by orange cables 6 and parts bearing the symbol.

The Hybrid system selects the combustion engine and/or the electric engine according to the driving style (smooth or sporty driving, etc.) and traffic conditions.

Bad weather, flooded roads:

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Do not drive through floods if the depth of water is above the lower edge of the wheel rims.

Energy flow indicator 7

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Depending on the driving mode selected, the warning light 7 represents the energy flows between:

  • 2_ALL_391_1_pictogramme.png the electrical assembly (traction battery and electric motor);
  • 2_ALL_064_1_pictogramme.png the combustion engine;
  • 2_ALL_422_1_pictogramme.png the wheels.

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The colour of flows varies:

  • blue: electrical energy;
  • white: energy produced by the combustion engine.

"Electric traction" B flow

The electrical assembly is used to move the vehicle.

"Combustion engine traction" C flow

The combustion engine is used to move the vehicle.

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"Energy recovery" D flow

When you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal or when you press on the brake pedal, the electric motor and/or the regenerative braking system convert the energy produced by the vehicle deceleration into electric energy.

This is used to brake the vehicle and recharge the traction battery.

"Energy production" E flow

The combustion engine recharges the traction battery.

Note: a combination of different flows is possible (e.g. combining flow B and flow C means that the combustion engine and the electric motor are being used to move the vehicle).

tip

Special case

When the traction battery reaches a maximum charge level, the engine brake is temporarily reduced. Please adapt your driving style appropriately.

warning

The engine brake should under no circumstances be used as a substitute for the brake pedal.

All-electric driving mode

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The warning light 8 2_ALL_419_1_pictogramme.png is displayed on the instrument panel to inform you that the Hybrid system is using only the electrical assembly to power the vehicle movement.

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.

To warn people of your vehicle presence, your vehicle is fitted with a pedestrian horn. In electric operating mode, the system is activated automatically. The sound is emitted when the vehicle speed is between approximately 1 and 19 mph (1 and 30 km/h).

As the electric motor is silent, you will hear noises that may seem unusual (aerodynamic noises, tyres, etc.) as well as noises due to the operation of the Hybrid system (e.g. cooling of the traction battery).

Pedestrian horn

The pedestrian horn enables you to warn others of your presence – especially pedestrians and cyclists.

When the engine is started, the pedestrian horn is activated automatically. The sound is emitted when the vehicle speed is between approximately 1 and 19 mph (1 and 30 km/h).

In the event of a fault with the pedestrian horn, the "Failure Outside sound" message is displayed on the instrument panel. Consult an approved Dealer.

warning

Your vehicle Hybrid is very quiet. When getting out of the vehicle, always check that the gear selector is in P position, apply the parking brake and switch off the ignition.

RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.