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On starting and when stationary
There is no flow of energy; the Stop & Start alternator-starter
stops and restarts the HDi Diesel engine automatically,
whatever the operating mode selected.
Energy recovery
During this phase (deceleration, braking, foot off the
accelerator, … all modes), the high voltage 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 be less marked than
with a conventional vehicle.
100% electric
In all electric running (AUTO or ZEV modes), only the electric
motor drives the vehicle, via the rear wheels, powered by the
high voltage battery.
The display of " Zero Emission
" indicates that the HDi Diesel
engine is stopped and the vehicle is producing no CO
2.
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Fuel consumption histogram
(Only with touch screen)
This graph represents the history of average fuel
consumption figures.
It is accessible via the " Driving
" menu of the touch
screen.
These figures are calculated over the last 30 minutes in
periods of 5 minutes.
60 % Hybrid Use
corresponds to 60 % of the cumulative
running time with the addition of the Hybrid4 system and
40 % of the time with the Diesel engine only.
For more information on the trip computer, refer to the
corresponding section.
Fuel consumption
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Starting the Hybrid4 system
Activation of the Hybrid4 system
On activation of the Hybrid4 system, the
instrument panel lights up, the power indicator
needle is placed at position " 0
". The steering
column automatically unlocks (perceptible
noise and movement of the steering column).
Depending on certain parameters, such as the
state of charge of the high voltage battery or
the ambient temperature, the Hybrid4 system
itself determines whether it is necessary to
start the HDi Diesel engine.
The mode selector is at the AUTO
position.
In wintry conditions with the
engine cold, the Diesel pre-
heating warning lamp can stay
on for a few seconds; wait until
it goes off before releasing the
brake pedal.
Starting - switching off the Hybrid4 system
Never leave children alone inside the
vehicle when the Hybrid4 system is
active.
)
Place the gear selector at position N
.
)
Insert the electronic key in the reader.
or
)
With Keyless Entry and Starting, simply
having the electronic key inside the vehicle
is sufficient.
)
Press the brake pedal firmly.
)
Make a single short press (about one
second) on the " START/STOP
" button.
)
Maintain pressure on the brake pedal until
the READY
lamp comes on, signalling
activation of the Hybrid4 system, confirmed
by an audible signal.
If the Hybrid4 system does not activate:
)
If N
is flashing in the instrument
panel, move the gear selector to
position A
then to position N
.
)
If the " Foot on the brake
" is
displayed, press the brake pedal
firmly.
The READY
lamp may come on after
a few seconds if there is a demand
for activation of the Hybrid4 system
after energy economy mode has been
entered.
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Moving off
For more information on the
electric parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section in the handbook
for the vehicle.
You can change the operating mode of the
Hybrid4 system at any time using its mode
selector.
Driving in ZEV
mode requires that particular
conditions be met.
When your vehicle vehicle moves off
in electric mode, it makes no noise. Be
very careful of pedestrians, cyclists...
as, because of this, they will not hear
you coming.
Head-up display
The colour of the speedometer varies
according to the drive train used:
- white display: Diesel engine
running,
- blue display: Diesel engine
stopped.
Using automatic mode with the
electronic gearbox optimises gear
changes and so gives more economical
driving.
)
If automatic operation of the electric
parking brake has been deactivated, pull
then release the control lever to release the
parking brake manually.
)
Progressively release the brake pedal.
)
With the parking brake released, the
vehicle then moves off.
If the parking brake is still applied and is in
automatic mode, accelerate progressively.
)
Move the gear selector to
position A
(automatic mode) or M
(manual
mode) or R
(reverse).
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Back-up starting / emergency switching off
Back-up starting with the
Keyless Entry and Starting
system
When the electronic key is in the recognition
zone and after pressing the " START/STOP
"
button, the Hybrid4 system does not start up:
)
Insert the electronic key in the reader.
)
Place the gear selector at position N
.
)
Press the brake pedal firmly.
)
Press the " START/STOP
" button.
The Hybrid4 starts up; the READY
lamp is on.
Electronic key not recognised
with Keyless Entry and Starting
If the electronic key is no longer in the
recognition zone when driving or when you
(later) request switching off of the Hybrid4
system, a message appears in the instrument
panel.
)
Press and hold the " START/STOP
" button
for about 3 seconds if you want to force the
Hybrid4 system to switch off. In the event of an emergency only, the engine
can be switched of without any conditions.
)
To do this, press and hold the " START/
STOP
" button for about 3 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
The electronic key must always remain
inside the vehicle when in use.
Emergency switching off
Note that restarting will not be possible
without the presence of the electronic
key in the recognition zone.
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Mode selector
The selector allows the driver to select one of the four operating modes offered by the Hybrid4
system.
)
Turn the dial to the right or left; the mode selected is confirmed by illumination of the
corresponding indicator lamp.
ZEV
mode: for 100% electric running.
SPORT
mode: to make use of the maximum
per formance of the vehicle.
4WD
mode: to force 4x4 drive in conditions of
poor grip.
AUTO
mode: for everyday use and optimised
fuel consumption.
By default, the selector is in the AUTO
position when starting the Hybrid4 system, whatever
position it was in when the ignition was switched off.
AUTO mode
This mode is designed to optimise the vehicle's
fuel consumption by managing the alternate
or simultaneous operation of the two motors
according to the conditions and driving style.
When conditions allow, an adequate battery
state of charge and moderate acceleration, the
alternator-starter motor stops the HDi Diesel
engine to provide 100% electric running.
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ZEV mode
(all electric)
Zero emissions vehicle operation is assured
100 % by electric drive.
This mode allows silent and clean running
at
moderate speeds.
It can be activated when the
conditions allow, particularly
if the state of charge of high
voltage battery is sufficient (from
4 bars).
In AUTO
mode, the electric motor
:
- can power the vehicle on its own 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 HDi Diesel
engine
when moving off and changing
gear, during acceleration or when traction
from the front wheels is inadequate,
temporarily providing 4-wheel drive.
The electric motor can operate only at speeds
below 52 mph (85 km/h). It is no longer active
above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Refer to the special conditions for operation of
ZEV
mode.
For more information on the special
conditions for the operation of ZEV
mode, refer to the corresponding
section.
If the conditions do not allow ZEV
mode to be
selected or maintained, the message " Electric
mode is not currently available
" appears in
the screen. The ZEV
indicator lamp flashes for
a few seconds then goes off and the indicator
lamp in the AUTO
position comes on.
In ZEV
mode:
- range and acceleration capacity are
limited; the maximum speed is around
36 mph (60 km/h),
- under high load or a priority requirement
causing the start of the HDi Diesel engine,
the system changes automatically to AUTO
mode.
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This mode will be even more effective if
the vehicle is fitted with suitable tyres,
such as winter tyres.
SPORT mode
(Diesel and
electric)
4WD mode
(4 - wheel drive)
This mode allows more dynamic driving by
providing additional performance
.
By using the capacity of the electric motor
to supplement the power of the HDi Diesel
engine, the vehicle's full power is used for
acceleration and pick-up.
This mode manages the response of the
accelerator, the electronic gearbox and the use
of the electric motor.
In SPORT
mode:
- the electric motor as an addition is
available up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
This "4-wheel drive" mode provides additional
traction
at low speed by driving all four wheels
of the vehicle simultaneously: the HDi Diesel
engine (front wheel drive) and the electric
motor (rear wheel drive) operate simultaneously
and permanently.
Their coupling is managed electronically to
optimise traction when grip is poor.
In 4WD
mode:
- the HDi Diesel engine operates
continuously; if necessary, it supplies
energy for the electric motor,
- the additional traction from the electric
motor is available up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
This mode should be used on snow
covered roads or difficult ground (mud,
sand, ...), as well as for crossing a ford,
at moderate speed.
In this mode, in severe conditions
and if the circumstances allow, it is
recommended that you accelerate
strongly to facilitate moving off and
making progress and so reduce the risk
of getting stuck.
This mode is available whatever:
- the state of charge of the high
voltage battery,
- the altitude.
