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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 available in the
various conditions presented below.
th
e 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 Z
eV m
ode and
the Diesel engine to restart, the vehicle
automatically changes to A
u
t
O m
ode.Difficult 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).
-
W
hen the battery is close to maximum
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.
-
I
f the vehicle encounters a steep slope
(car park ramp, ...).
-
I
f the vehicle has been parked in the sun
for a prolonged period.
-
W
hen driving in mountainous conditions
(altitude).
Your vehicle is fitted with the most effective
emissions control systems, in particular the
Particle Filter (FAP).
At regular intervals your Diesel engine will
produce energy for the self-cleaning of this filter.
During this FAP regeneration phase, electric
running is purposely made unavailable and
is accompanied by a message " Electric
mode not available: FA P regeneration in
progress ".
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
started since the vehicle was last
star ted).
-
I
f the high voltage battery is not
sufficiently charged. A minimum of
4 bars in Z
eV m
ode so as to ensure
operation over a certain distance
(in A
utO
, electric operation is
accessible for a shorter period with a
lower level of charge).
-
W
hen the fuel level enters the reserve
zone (where rate of consumption of
this reserve is high, Z
eV i
nhibition may
continue for some time after refuelling).
-
D
uring regeneration of the particle
filter, which occurs automatically for
5 to 10
minutes, approximately every
300
miles (500 kms) (or less in extended
urban running).
Action by the driver
- Moving the gear selector to position M .
- A ction on steering mounted control
paddles to change gear.
-
S
ustained and sharp acceleration.
-
u
se
of demisting.
-
u
s
e of air conditioning.
.
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HYbrid4 frequently asked questions
ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicle) mode
QuestionAnswer
Why is it not always possible for me to put the vehicle
into Z
eV (
Zero
e
m
issions Vehicle) mode even though
the battery is well charged?
th
is situation is temporary.
Certain conditions will occasionally prevent the change to Z
eV m
ode, even if the battery
has sufficient charge, such as, for example, very cold conditions, altitude, demisting, high
demand for heating or air conditioning, regeneration of the particle filter (FAP).
Why do I sometimes see an alert message "
el
ectric
mode not available: FAP regeneration in progress"?
th
is is an message relating to the regeneration of the particle filter (FAP). t
h
is is a
completely normal process that takes place every 240 or 300 miles (400 or 500 km)
(or more frequently in prolonged urban use), as on a conventional HDi vehicle.
th
is process is not generally noticed by the driver.
On the other hand, in the case of a hybrid, this phenomenon may be noticeable (in urban
use) as temporarily the HDi engine will not stop and this message will be displayed at
intervals while regeneration is in progress.
Why is it not possible for me to put the vehicle into
Z
eV m
ode, even though I had just been running
electrically in Auto mode?
th
e management of Z
eV i
s different from Auto mode.
Changing to Z
eV m
ode is only possible with a battery charge of at least 4 bars, in order to
assure sufficient range.
In Auto mode, the system alone manages the conditions for changing temporarily to electric
mode, for shorter periods and with a lower state of charge of the battery.
Why is the range in Z
eV (
Zero e
m
issions Vehicle)
mode lower when climbing?
th
e vehicle needs more energy when climbing than when running on the level.
So it is better to stay in Auto mode, which will favour operation of the Diesel engine.
Why is it that the system makes me come out of Z
eV
(
Zero
e
m
issions Vehicle) mode; it does not return to
Z
eV a
utomatically when the conditions allow? It is not intended to give preference to Z
eV r
unning at any cost, as it is not always the most
economical mode.
So the system returns automatically to Auto mode.
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Checks
12 V battery
the battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened, Refer to the warranty and
maintenance record for details of
the replacement intervals for these
components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the warranty and
maintenance record for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filter
the presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification.
t
h
e involvement
of a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop
is essential when replacing or disconnecting
the battery.
un
less other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the warranty and maintenance record and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the ignition ( Ready
lamp off) to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
the engine.
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection. Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.
city driving), replace them twice as often if
necessary
.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
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Checks