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Energy consumption / generation indicator
The indicator dial provides real time information
on the total power used, combining electric and
Diesel.
It comprises three main zones.
ECO zone
Zone which indicates that the vehicle is optimising its energy consumption
, electric, Diesel or a combination of both.
This zone corresponds to phases of electric
running as well as to phases of optimum use of
the Diesel engine, which are easily accessible
with a suitable driving style (smooth "eco-citizen" driving).
CHARGE zone
Zone which indicates that the vehicle is
in electrical energy recovery phase: on ydeceleration, braking or foot off the accelerator, ...
This allows the high voltage battery to be
recharged using "free" energy which can then be reused
for future energy requirements.
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View hybrid fl ow information
Hybrid modes
1.
Hybrid mode selected (AUTO, ZEV, SPORT, 4WD).
2.
Messages, e.g.: "Zero Emission" if the Diesel engine is off (0 g/km CO2).
Operation / Energy flows
6.
The Diesel engine supplies the battery (if needed).
7.Arrow from left to right: the battery powers the electric motor (when
the electric motor is operating).
Arrow from right to left: the electric motor/generator recharges the
battery (energy recovery phases).8. The Diesel engine drives the front wheels. 9.The electric motor drives the rear wheels.
Vehicle infrastructure
3.
Diesel engine.4.
Tr a c t i o n b a t t e ry state of charge. 5.
Electric Motor/Generator. Information on the active h
ybrid mode, arrows for energy flows and the state of charge of the battery, is displayed in the instrument panel screen or the screen.
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Examples of displays
On starting and when stationary
There is no flow of energy (the Stop & Star t system stops and
restar ts the Diesel engine automatically).
Energy recovery
During this phase (deceleration, braking, foot off the
accelerator, … all modes), the battery is recharged by the electric motor/generator, then being driven by the rear wheels.
You can maximise this energy recovery by taking your foot off
the accelerator pedal, deceleration will then be less marked
th
an with a conventional vehicle.
100% electric
In all electric running (AUTO or ZEV modes), only the electric motor, powered by the battery, drives the rear wheels.
The display of "Zero Emission" indicates that the Diesel engine
is off and the vehicle is producing no CO2.
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Automatic restarting of the Diesel engine or ZEV mode NOT available
Maintaining the performance of
the system
- When the vehicle exceeds 18 mph(30 km/h) after moving off (if the internal
combustion engine has not already star ted since the vehicle was last star ted).
- If the high voltage battery is not sufficiently charged. A minimum of 4 barsin ZEV mode so as to ensure operationover a cer tain distance (in AUTO, electricoperation is accessible for a shor ter period with a lower level of charge).
- When the fuel level enters the reservezone (where rate of consumption of this reser ve is high, ZEV inhibition may continue for some time after refuelling).
- During regeneration of the particleemissions filter, which occursautomatically for 5 to 10 minutes,approximately every 300 miles (500 kms)(or less in extended urban running).
The internal combustion engine may restar t or
ZEV mode may not be available in the variousconditions presented below. The internal combustion engine can beswitched off automatically as soon as these
conditions are lifted. When the conditions described below causethe vehicle to come out of ZEV mode andthe Diesel engine to restar t, the vehicle automatically changes to AUTO mode.
Your vehicle is fitted with the most effective emissions control systems, in par ticular the Particle Emissions Filter (PEF).
At regular intervals your Diesel engine will produce energy for the self-cleaning of this filter.During this PEF regeneration phase, electric running is purposely made unavailable.
Action by the driver
- Moving the gear selector to position M
. - Action on steering mounted control paddles to change gear.- Sustained and sharp acceleration. - Use of demisting.- Use of air conditioning.
Diffi cult weather conditions and
circumstances
- If cer tain conditions or engine temperature requirements make it necessary (such as
an engine temperature that is too low for the ambient conditions).
- When the battery is close to maximumcharge (for example: when going down a long hill), because engine recoverybeing no longer possible, the internalcombustion engine restar ts automatically just to provide engine braking.
- If the vehicle encounters a steep slope(car park ramp, ...).
- If the vehicle has been parked in the sunfor a prolonged period.
- When driving in mountainous conditions(altitude).
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200 V high voltage battery
The 200 V high voltage battery cannot be
recharged from a mains supply.
The battery is Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride)
and is located below the boot floor, close to the electric motor.
Charging
The battery is charged when the vehicle
decelerates, the electric motor then becomes
a generator and conver ts kinetic energy into
electrical energy (except if the speed of the
vehicle is above 70 mph (120 km/h)).
The battery is not recharged from a mains
supply.
The battery may also be charged automatically
when required by the Stop & Start system of
the Diesel engine.
This recover
y allows the use of "free" energy.
The battery charging time is very short and iscontinuous.
A discharged battery (following ZEV running or
high load, for example) will quickly return to astate of charge sufficient for full operation of the
different hybrid modes.
Thecharging takes place automatically
when driving. The energy recovery can be faster during deceleration.
The average state of charge is 4 to 5 bars, so
preserving a margin for energy recovery when
deceleration of going downhill (free energy).
To preser ve the ser vice life of thebattery, the level of charge never falls below 20 %, even if a level of 0 bars is displayed after ZEV running. Where the battery is close to maximum, vehicle deceleration with your foot off the accelerator pedal will be at a lower level.
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This system does not work continuously,
but adapts the force of the fan cooling to the requirements of the battery.
Its operation can be heard at the rear, even if
the vehicle is stopped after a run.
If the air intake is blocked, the battery may
overheat, damaging the battery and causing a
loss of performance of the hybrid system.
Fan cooling of the high voltage battery
For the best use of the high voltagebattery, please follow theserecommendations:
- do not obstruct the air intake with loose articles, otherwise, the battery may overheat, causing aloss of performance of the hybridsystem
- do not spill fluids, as this may cause damage to the battery.
The high voltage battery has an air cooling system, comprising an air intake(located on the side of the left hand rear seat) and a fan (located behind the lefthand boot trim panel).
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The high voltage battery must not in anycircumstances be charged from an externalsource and must only be handled by a
workshop technician.
There is the risk o
f serious burns, as well as electric arcs that could cause serious injury or
even death.
A used Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride) type
high voltage battery must be removed in an
appropriate manner by a repair workshop,so that its recycling presents no risk to the environment.
High voltage
The voltage used for the operation of theelectric motor is in the range 150 to 270 Volts.
Be sure to take account of the warning labels
fitted to the vehicle.
Ta k e great care regarding the high voltage and high temperatures of components carrying thecurrent.
Emergency cut-off
In the event of an accident, a cut-off system
blocks the high voltage current and cuts off
the fuel pump; your vehicle can no longer be started.To restar t the hybrid system, contact aCITROËN dealer.
High voltage cables are routed under the
vehicle
(sills); take care not to damage them
when the vehicle is used for off-road activity(such as covering rough ground).
Be
fore doing any work on
the vehicle, switch off the
ignition (Readylamp off). y
Battery precautions
Hi
gh voltage cables
Take care to position lifting equipment (jack, hoist, ...) at the locations provided to avoid damaging the cables.
Never touch, dismantle, remove or replace the high voltage par ts, orangecables or connectors, even in the eventof an accident.
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Instrument panel
1.
Energy consumption / generation indicator (available power as a percentage).
For more information refer to the "H
ybrid
system" section.2. Fuel gauge.3.Engine coolant temperaturegauge.4.
Speedometer (mph or km/h).5.
Cruise control or speed limiter
settings.A
.Main lighting and controls dimmer.
B.- Successive shor t presses: under-inflation
detection, recall servicin
g information, alert log.
- Long press: reset the function selected to
zero (service indicator or trip recorder). 6
. Gear engaged.
7.Instrument panel screen: electrical flow,
trip recorder, aler t messa
ges or state of functions (e.g.: oil pressure, battery, door open, ...), trip computer, media, satellite
navigation.8. Digital speedometer (mph orkm/h).9.Ready lamp: indicates that the vehicle is
ready to drive.
Dials and screens
Control buttons
