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Examples of displays
On starting and when stationary
there is no flow 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 (Au tO o r ZeV m odes), only the electric
motor, powered by the battery, drives the rear wheels.
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e display of "Zero e
m
ission" indicates that the Diesel engine
is off and the vehicle is producing no CO
2.
Hybrid system

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Reducing consumption - Fuel
QuestionAnswer
How can I optimise my fuel consumption?
gi
ve preference to Auto mode as it selects in the best way the "driving energy source" to
use in order to reduce fuel consumption.
You should also adapt your driving style to the characteristics of hybrid vehicles to get the
best out of it, for example by taking your foot off the accelerator pedal rather than braking
and by anticipating decelerations (entering a built-up area, stop at traffic lights, stop at halt
signs, ...).
Why do I not manage to reduce my fuel consumption
even though I often drive in Z
eV (

Zero e
m
issions
Vehicle) mode? It is not Z
eV m

ode but Auto mode that is the most appropriate for reducing fuel
consumption, as it selects the best "driving energy source".
Z
eV m

ode (100% electric operation) can reduce fuel consumption in some cases. However,
recharging the traction battery has an energy cost.
th

is is why we recommend using Auto mode more often.
Why does the trip computer sometimes display the
bars for 28 mpg (10 litres) consumption in town?
th

e current fuel consumption displayed may appear high when the distance covered is
very low, but this generally has very little impact and the true average fuel consumption will
remain low.
In town, your hybrid retains very good fuel economy (of the order of 35% better than a
non-hybrid vehicle).
Why is my battery rarely fully charged? A partly charged battery is normal operation (4 to 5 bars on average in Auto mode).
th

is allows some capacity to be left free for the recovery for energy when going downhill or
taking when your foot off the accelerator.
Why are there so may fuel alert messages when
starting to use the reserve?
to e

ncourage you to refuel as soon as possible and avoid the loss of hybrid functions.
.
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Air conditioning
QuestionAnswer
It seems to me that the vehicle runs less on electric
when the heating or air conditioning is operating, is
that right?
the
demand for heating or air conditioning may require the starting of the Diesel engine
until the desired level of comfort is attained.
Normal hybrid operation is simply put back.
t
h
e period can be longer under low or very high
ambient temperatures.
It seems to me that when it is very hot and the air
conditioning is working, the vehicle runs on electric for
shorter periods. Is that right? When it is hot, the periods when the Diesel engine is put on standby and the vehicle runs on
electric are necessarily restricted in order to limit the difference between the temperature in
the vehicle and the level of comfort selected.
In very hot weather, it is always possible to press the
e
c
o OFF button (which brings the
vehicle out of Z
eV m

ode and prevents electric running or the stopping of the engine) to give
preference to temperature control (keeps the air conditioning running).
Special HYbrid4 features
Question Answer
Can I tow with my hybrid vehicle and how much? A HYbrid4 vehicle can tow between 500 kg and 800 kg (see the "
to
wing" section).
th

is allows a jet ski or two-wheeler on a trailer to be towed, for example.
th

e "technical" reason for the limit is related to maintaining adequate cooling capacity for
the internal combustion engine as well as the hybrid components that are also cooled by the
engine's cooling system.
Why does engine braking seem so strong? When you take your foot off the accelerator, the engine braking results mainly from the
energy recovery by the electric motor.
th

is leads to a higher level of deceleration than a conventional vehicle and so allows the
recovery of free energy.
Hybrid system

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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 maintained in
the passenger compartment (air conditioning
running continuously).
On pressing the switch, the engine restarts
immediately.
to r
eturn to normal operation, press the
switch again.
After switching off the ignition, the vehicle
will return to normal operation (lamp in the
switch off).
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e
x
cept in Z
eV m
ode, which favours electric
running over assuring a comfortable
temperature.
During electric running and when the engine is
stopped, the hybrid system manages restarting
automatically to assure comfort levels in the
passenger compartment*.
However, variations in temperature may still
be felt in very hot climates.
t
o a
void any
discomfort in these conditions you can operate
the
e
C
O OFF switch.
.
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200 V high voltage battery
the 200 V high voltage battery cannot be
recharged from a mains supply.
th
e 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 converts kinetic energy into
electrical energy (except if the speed of the
vehicle is above 70 mph (120
km/h)).
th

e battery is not recharged from a mains
supply.
th

e battery may also be charged automatically
when required by the alternator-starter motor
(Stop & Start) of the Diesel engine.
th
is recovery allows the use of "free" energy.
th

e battery charging time is very short and is
continuous.
A discharged battery (following Z
eV r
unning
or high load, for example) will quickly return to
a state of charge sufficient for full operation of
the different hybrid modes.
The charging takes place automatically
when driving .
th
e energy recovery can be faster during
deceleration.th e average state of charge is 4 to 5 bars, so
preserving a margin for energy recovery when
deceleration of going downhill (free energy).
to p

reserve the service life of the
battery, the level of charge never falls
below 20 %, even if a level of 0 bars is
displayed after Z
eV r

unning.
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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Warning / indicator lamp StateCause Action / Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
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e START/STOP switch has
been pressed (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition that the brake
pedal remains pressed with an automatic or electronic gearbox, or
the clutch pedal is pressed fully down with a manual gearbox.
th

e period of illumination of the warning lamp is determined by
the ambient conditions (up to about thirty seconds in severe winter
conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and then on, wait
until the warning lamp goes off again, then start the engine.
Parking brake fixed.
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e parking brake is applied or
not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning lamp, keeping
your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer to the "Parking
brake" section.
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake fixed.
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e "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via the vehicle
configuration menu or contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop if automatic application / release is not possible.
For more information on the electric parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
Foot on the
brake pedal flashing.
If you hold the vehicle on a rising
incline using the accelerator for
too long, the clutch overheats.
us

e the brake pedal and/or the electric parking brake.
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Monitoring

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Warning or indicator lamp
in the instrument panelState
Cause Action
/ Observations
Engine oil
pressure fixed.
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ere is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge *fixed.
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e battery charging circuit has a
fault.
the warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a Pe ugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Door(s) open fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h). A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed, associated with a
message identifying the
door, and accompanied
by an audible signal
if the speed is above
6
mph (10 km/h).
* Depending on destination country.
Monitoring

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System which provides current information
concerning the trip (range, fuel consumption…).
tr i p c o m p u t e r
Instrument panel screenInformation display
F Press the steering mounted control
to
display the various trip computer tabs in
succession. -
t
h
e current information tab with:
●
t
he range,
●
t
he current fuel consumption,
●
t
he Stop & Start time counter.
- t
h
e trip "1"
tab with:
●
t
he average speed,
f

or the first trip,
●
t
he average fuel consumption,
●
t
he distance travelled.
- t
h
e trip "2" tab with:
●

t
he average speed,
f

or the second trip,
●

t
he average fuel consumption,
●

t
he distance travelled.
F

O
r on the end of the wiper stalk.
1
Monitoring