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Electric charging connection
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« 12 Volt » battery
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Orange electrical power cables
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« High voltage » traction battery.
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Electric motor

Electric vehicles have special features, but operate in a similar manner to conventional vehicles.

The main difference in electric vehicles is the exclusive use of electric energy instead of fuel, as used in conventional vehicles.

We therefore recommend that you read these instructions describing your electric vehicle carefully.

Connected services

(depending on the vehicle)

Your electric vehicle has connected services that provide information and/ or control:

  • your vehicle’s charging status with low battery warning;
  • the traction battery charging programming, based on certain choices on offer;
  • remaining vehicle range;
  • ...

You can access these services by:

  • external digital devices (mobile telephones 6, tablets 7 etc.) ;

For more information, refer to the multimedia equipment instructions or contact an Approved Dealer.

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You can subscribe to a connected service or extend it at any time by consulting an authorised dealer.

Batteries

Your electric vehicle has two types of

battery :

  • a « High voltage » traction battery;
  • a « 12 V » battery.

« High voltage » traction battery

This battery stores the energy necessary to operate the motor in your electric vehicle properly. As with any battery, it discharges after use, and must be regularly recharged Charging.

Your vehicle range will depend on the charge level of the traction battery, and also on your driving style.

The vehicle's air conditioning system is used to cool the traction battery.

To preserve the lifetime of your traction battery, have your air conditioning system checked by a qualified professional.

Especially if you notice a reduction in air conditioning performance.

Heating pad

The traction battery is equipped with a heating pad that automatically activates when the temperature is too low.

This system is designed to optimise both load performance and driving behaviour (acceleration...) of the vehicle.

It operates in the following situations:

  • during AC (alternating current) or DC (direct current) charging;
  • while driving;
  • during cabin air preconditioning;

Depending on the situation, activation of the heating pad may lead to:

  • a reduction in vehicle range when unplugged;

or

  • increased energy consumption when the vehicle is plugged in.

« 12 V » battery

The battery on your vehicle is a « 12 V » battery: this supplies the energy required to operate vehicle equipment (lights, windscreen wipers, ABS, etc).

The A symbol denotes the electrical elements of your vehicle which may present health risks.

« High voltage » electrical circuit

The « High voltage » electrical circuit is denoted by orange cables 8 and parts bearing the symbol.

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The electric vehicle's drive system uses « High voltage » electric current.

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

All interventions or modifications on the vehicle's « High voltage » electrical system (components, cables, connectors, traction battery) are strictly prohibited due to the risks they present to your safety. Please contact an authorised dealer.

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

Driving

As with a car with a sequential gearbox, you will have to get used to not using your left foot, and not using this foot to brake.

When driving, if you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal or depress the brake pedal, the motor generates electrical current during deceleration, and this energy is used to brake the vehicle and recharge the traction battery .

Special feature

After a maximum charge of the battery and during the first few miles of using the vehicle, the engine brake will be temporarily reduced. Please adapt your driving style appropriately.

Bad weather, flooded roads.

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

Noise

Electric vehicles are particularly quiet. You will not yet necessarily be used to it, and neither will other road users. It is difficult for them to hear the vehicle when it is moving.

As the motor is silent, you will hear noises that you are not used to hearing (aerodynamic noises, tyre noise, etc.).

When charging, the vehicle may emit noises (fan, relays, etc.).

When the vehicle is stopped, the heating system may start automatically for self-maintenance.

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 triggered when the vehicle speed is between about 1 and 20 mph (1 and 30 km/h) Audible and visual signals.

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Your electric vehicle is silent. When getting out of the vehicle, always check that the gear selector is in N position, apply the parking brake and switch off the ignition.

RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.

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Obstructions to the driver

On the driver’s side, only use mats suitable for the vehicle, attached with the pre-fitted components, and check the fitting regularly. Do not lay one mat on top of another.

There is a risk of wedging the pedals.

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