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Examples of displays
On starting and when stationary
There is no fl ow of energy (the Stop & Start system
stops and restarts 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 than 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 CO
2.
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Automatic restarting of the Diesel engine or ZEV mode NOT available
The internal combustion engine may
restart or ZEV mode may not be avail-
able in the various conditions presented
below.
The internal combustion engine can
be switched off automatically as soon
as these conditions are lifted.
When the conditions described below
cause the vehicle to come out of ZEV
mode and the Diesel engine to restart,
the vehicle automatically changes to
AUTO mode.
Action by the driver
- Moving the gear selector to posi-
tion M
.
- Action on steering mounted control
paddles to change gear.
- Sustained and sharp acceleration.
- Use of demisting.
- Use of air conditioning.
Maintaining the performance of the
system
- When the vehicle exceeds 18 mph
(30 km/h) after moving off (if the in-
ternal combustion engine has not
already started since the vehicle
was last started).
- If the high voltage battery is not
suffi ciently charged. A minimum of
4 bars in ZEV mode so as to en-
sure operation over a certain dis-
tance (in AUTO, electric operation
is accessible for a shorter period
with a lower level of charge).
- When the fuel level enters the
reserve zone (where rate of con-
sumption of this reserve is high,
ZEV inhibition may continue for
some time after refuelling).
- During regeneration of the par-
ticle emissions fi lter, which occurs
automatically for 5 to 10 minutes,
approximately every 300 miles
(500 kms) (or less in extended ur-
ban running).
Diffi cult weather conditions and
circumstances
- If certain 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 maxi-
mum charge (for example: when
going down a long hill), because
engine recovery being no longer
possible, the internal combustion
engine restarts automatically just
to provide engine braking.
- If the vehicle encounters a steep
slope (car park ramp, ...).
- If the vehicle has been parked in
the sun for a prolonged period.
- When driving in mountainous con-
ditions (altitude).
Your vehicle is fi tted with the most
effective emissions control systems,
in particular the Particle Emissions
Filter (PEF).
At regular intervals your Diesel en-
gine will produce energy for the self-
cleaning of this fi lter.
During this PEF regeneration phase,
electric running is purposely made
unavailable.
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ECO OFF SWITCH
This function prevents the Diesel engine
being switched off and so ensures that
a comfortable temperature can be main-
tained in the passenger compartment
(air conditioning running continuously).
On pressing the switch, the engine re-
starts immediately.
To return to normal operation, press the
switch again.
After switching off the ignition, the vehi-
cle will return to normal operation (lamp
in the switch off).
During electric running and
when the engine is stopped,
the hybrid system manages
restarting automatically to as-
sure comfort levels in the passenger
compartment * .
However, variations in temperature
may still be felt in very hot climates.
To avoid any discomfort in these
conditions you can operate the ECO
OFF switch.
*
Except in ZEV mode, which favours
electric running over assuring a com-
fortable temperature.
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ECO-DRIVING
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emis-
sions.
Optimise the use of your gearbox
Use automatic mode A
as much as pos-
sible as this optimises gear changes to
suit the circumstances.
Drive smoothly
If your vehicle has cruise control, make
use of the system at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffi c is
fl owing well.
Control the use of your electrical equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it by
opening the windows and air vents be-
fore using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the win-
dows and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment
that can help keep the temperature in
the passenger compartment down (sun
roof and window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless
it has automatic digital regulation, as
soon as the desired temperature is at-
tained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front fo-
glamps when the level of light does not
require their use.
Avoid running the Diesel engine when
stationary, particularly in winter; your
vehicle will warm up much faster while
driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connect-
ing your multimedia devices (fi lm, mu-
sic, video game...), you will contribute
towards limiting the consumption of
electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices be-
fore leaving the vehicle.
Maintain a safe distance between ve-
hicles, use engine braking rather than
the brake pedal, and press the accel-
erator progressively. These practices
contribute towards a reduction in fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions and
also helps reduce the background traf-
fi c noise.
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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle;
place the heaviest items in the bottom
of the boot, as close as possible to the
rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle
and reduce wind resistance (roof bars,
roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use
a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after
use.
At the end of winter, remove snow
tyres and refi t your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendationson maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly,
when cold, referring to the label in the
door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
- before a long journey,
- at each change of season,
- after a long period out of use.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly
(engine oil, oil fi lter, air fi lter...) and ob-
serve the schedule of operations rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
When refuelling, do not continue after
the 3 rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid
any overfl ow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
it is only after the fi rst 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see
the fuel consumption settle down to a
consistent average.
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CONSUMPTION OF YOUR HYBRID IN THE SCREEN
Average consumption over the last 5 minutes.
"60 % Hybrid Use" corresponds to 60 % of the
running time driven by the hybrid system and
40 % of the time with the Diesel engine only
(with no contribution from the hybrid system).
For more information on the trip computer,
refer to the corresponding section.
With the hybrid system active, when
trip 2 displayed, press the control for
2 seconds to reset the history to zero.
Resetting the history
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200 V HIGH VOLTAGEBATTERY
The 200 V high voltage battery cannot
be recharged from a mains supply.
The battery is Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hy-
dride) and is located below the boot
fl oor, close to the electric motor.
Charging
The charging takes place automati-
cally when driving
.
The energy recovery can be faster dur-
ing deceleration.
The average state of charge is 4 to 5 bars,
so preserving a margin for energy recov-
ery when deceleration of going downhill
(free energy).
The battery is charged when the vehi-
cle decelerates, the electric motor then
becoming a generator and converts ki-
netic energy into electrical energy (ex-
cept 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 auto-
matically when required by the Stop &
Start system of the Diesel engine.
To preserve the service life of
the battery, 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 maxi-
mum, vehicle deceleration with your
foot off the accelerator pedal will be
at a lower level.
This recovery allows the use of "free"
energy.
The battery charging time is very short
and is continuous.
A discharged battery (following ZEV
running or high load, for example) will
quickly return to a state of charge suf-
fi cient for full operation of the different
hybrid modes.
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Also ensure that the ignition is
switched off when refuelling to
avoid the engine restarting.
UNDERBONNET PRECAUTIONS /
WARNINGS
The alternator-starter motor of your hy-
brid vehicle is also supplied at high volt-
age. If the vehicle ignition has not been
switched off, there is a risk of the engine
restarting at any time.
Always ensure that
the ignition is switched
off ( Ready
lamp off)
before opening the
bonnet.
