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Electronic gearbox
This 6 -speed gearbox offers a choice between the comfort of fully automatic operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing.
1.Lift the gear selector: R. Reverse. N. Neutral. A. Automatic mode. M. Sequential mode with manual gear changing at the steering wheel.
Moving off
Ensure that the gear selector is in
position N and press the brake pedal firmly while starting the engine. Lift then move the gear selector to position A or M to go for wards or position Rto reverse. Take your foot off the brake pedal then accelerate.
2. Steering mounted "-" paddle. 3. Steering mounted "+" paddle.
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Presentation
The HYbrid4 technology allows two sources of energy to be associated in an effective manner: the Diesel HDi engine, which drives the front wheels and the electric motor, which drives the rear wheels. These two motors can operate alternately or simultaneously, according to the hybrid mode selected and the driving conditions. The electric motor alone provides power for the vehicle in "ZEV " (Zero Emissions Vehicle) mode, and in "Auto" mode for running at slow speed and low load. It also assists the Diesel engine when moving off, accelerating and changing gear. The battery that powers the electric motor is recharged during phases of deceleration and stores the energy for subsequent use.
1. Diesel HDi engine (front wheel drive). 2. Electric motor (rear wheel drive). 3. 200 V battery. 4. Electronic power supervisor.
5. Alternator-starter motor (Stop & Start). 6. Electronic gearbox. 7. Electrical flow. 8. HYbrid4 mode selector.
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Main parts of the HYbrid4 system
The HDi Diesel engine - 1 , located at the front, drives the front wheels and provides most of the power needed to drive the vehicle. It is fitted with an alternator-starter motor ( alternator-starter motor ( alternator-starter motorStop & Star t ) - 5 which recharges the batteries and provides additional power when needed (in 4x4 mode).
The electric motor - 2 , located at the rear, drives the rear wheels on its own, or supplements the Diesel engine, according to the hybrid mode selected. It recovers energy and charges the batteries during phases of deceleration of the vehicle and is
active up to 70 mph (120 km/h).
A 200 V NI-MH high voltage batter y - 3 , provides a source of energy for the rear electric motor. Its charging rate is managed automatically by the vehicle during phases of deceleration. It is located in a compartment in the boot, access to which is restricted to trained service technicians.
The battery state of charge is indicated by 8 horizontal or vertical bars (depending on the screen).
The conventional battery , located under the bonnet, powers the vehicle's 12 V systems. It is conventional battery , located under the bonnet, powers the vehicle's 12 V systems. It is conventional batteryrecharged automatically by the high voltage network.
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The electronic power super visor - 4 automatically manages the operation of the two power units (Diesel and electric) to provide the lowest consumption. An inverter and a transformer are needed to manage the electric power. The inverter acts on the torque of the electric motor, by regulating the current coming from the high voltage battery pack. Its operating range is between 150 and 270 volts. The transformer converts the 200 V of the battery pack to 12 V, to power the vehicle's ancillary systems.
The alternator-starter motor - 5 assures the Stop & Star t function which allows the Diesel engine to be put into standby during stops (traffic lights, a stop, or in a traffic jam, for example) or during phases of running in all-electric mode. The stopping and restarting of the Diesel engine is done in a way that is instantaneous and transparent for the driver. It also provides additional charging of the batteries (4x4 mode for example or under-charged high voltage battery).
The electronic gearbox - 6 provides, in automatic mode, significant savings in fuel consumption compared to a conventional manual gearbox, thanks to its electronic control system. It also offers improved driving pleasure with the possibility at any time of choosing the gear changing mode: automatic or manual, using the paddles located behind the steering wheel.
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How to start your vehicle
- Ensure that the gear lever is in position N . - Switch the ignition on by turning the key to position 2 . If the Diesel pre-heating warning lamp comes on (ambient temperature below freezing), wait unit it goes off before starting.
- Press firmly on the brake pedal, turn the ignition key to position 3 to start up the hybrid system, then release the key.
- The instrument panel and the Readylamp come on. The power meter needle sweeps through its travel indicating that the hybrid system is active, confirmed by a message ; the dial in the centre console is in AUTO mode (default mode for starting). - The hybrid system determines whether it is necessary to start the Diesel engine.
- With the brake still applied, move the gear lever to position A to go for wards or R (by lifting the lever slightly) for reverse. - Lift your foot off the brake pedal, you can move off. - The parking brake is released automatically as you move off, if configured to do so (otherwise, release the parking brake manually).
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With the gear selector in position N , press the brake pedal and start the hybrid system. This lamp comes on when the vehicle is ready to move off ("Auto" mode is on by default) and so the driver can press the accelerator. This lamp comes on more or less instantly but may take a few seconds in some cases (in particular, the time needed for pre-heating the Diesel engine in cold weather or in energy economy mode, for example, ...).
Ready lamp
How to switch off your
vehicle and the hybrid
system
- Apply the brake until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. - Place the gear lever in position N . - Turn the ignition key to position 1 , the parking brake is applied automatically if configured to do so. - Other wise apply the parking brake manually, the P warning lamp must be on.
When your vehicle star ts in electric mode, this means that it makes no noise. Be ver y careful of pedestrians as they will not hear you coming.
When stationary, switch off the ignition and ensure that the Ready lamp is off before you leave the vehicle, otherwise the hybrid system will still be active.
For more information, refer to the "Underbonnet precautions / warnings" section.
When stationary, switch off the hybrid system and check that the Ready lamp is off when you leave the vehicle, otherwise the hybrid system will remain active.
For more information, refer to the "Underbonnet precautions / warnings" section.
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HYbrid4 mode selector
The selector allows the user to choose between 4 drive modes for the vehicle. Turn the dial to the right or left; the mode selected is confirmed by illumination of the corresponding i n d i c a t o r.
ZEV mode, to force electric running.
Sport mode, to make use of the maximum per formance of the vehicle.
4WD mode, to force the vehicle into 4x4 mode.
AUTO mode, for normal use and optimised fuel consumption.
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ZEV mode *
(all electric)
Zero emissions vehicle operation is assured 100 % by electric drive. This mode forces silent running at moderate speeds.
* ZEV: Zero Emissions Vehicle.
In ZEV mode: - Range and acceleration capacity are limited. The maximum speed possible is around 36 mph (60 km/h). - Under high load or a priority requirement causing the start of the Diesel engine, the system changes automatically to AUTO mode.
It can be activated when the required conditions are met, particularly if the state of charge of high voltage battery is sufficient (from 4 bars).
If the conditions do not allow this mode, a message that the "electric mode is not currently available" appears in the screen. The ZEV warning lamp flashes for a few seconds then goes off and the selector comes on in AUTO.
Auto mode
It automatically manages the operation of the Diesel engine and the electric motor, according to inherent vehicle parameters, traffic conditions and driving style so as to optimise the vehicle's fuel consumption . In particular, this mode activates "zero emissions" electric running when the conditions allow. In auto mode, the electric motor : - can drive the vehicle on its own up to around 36 mph (60 km/h) in "zero emissions" electric running, depending on the state of charge of the battery, if the conditions specific to the vehicle are met and if acceleration is moderate, - supplements the Diesel engine when moving off and changing gear, during acceleration and when traction from the front wheels is inadequate (it automatically adds 4 wheel drive ), - is no longer active above 70 mph ( 1 2 0 k m / h ) .
This standard mode to use in preference is activated automaticallyon starting the hybrid system.
For more information on "Automatic restarting of the Diesel engine or ZEV mode not available", refer to the corresponding section.