Driving
When the message disappears, the selected
mode is activated and remains indicated on the
instrument panel (except Normal mode).
In case of non-use of the vehicle for a
long period (several months), a restart of
the petrol engine may occur even if the
battery is charged.
With rechargeable hybrid
engine
Whenever the ignition is switched on, Electric
driving mode is selected by default.
With petrol / Diesel engines
Whenever the ignition is switched on,
Electric
In the event of multiple starts of the
internal combustion engine without a
sufficient rise in
temperature, Electric mode may be
temporarily unavailable (natural phenomenon
of dilution of fuel in oil). A message is then
displayed on the instrument panel ("ZEV
mode unavailable: automatic operation in
progress").
To regain normal electrical operation, drive
approximately 50 miles (80 km) in "motorway"
conditions or approximately 125 miles (200
km) in urban conditions.
This phenomenon does not cause any
mechanical or electrical damage. It can occur
several times in the life of the vehicle.
Normal driving mode is selected by default.
Allows driving using 100% electrical energy.
The maximum speed is approximately 84 mph
(135 km/h).
When starting the vehicle, if the conditions do
not allow the activation or retention of Electric
mode, the message "Electric mode currently
unavailable" is displayed on the instrument
panel. The vehicle automatically changes to
Hybrid mode.
Normal
To restore the default settings.
Eco
To reduce energy consumption by reducing the
performance of the heating and air conditioning,
without deactivating them.
Sport
If a blue LED comes on under the interior rear
view mirror, visible from outside the vehicle, this
confirms that you are driving in Electric mode.
With a manual gearbox: to obtain more dynamic
driving with action on the power steering,
accelerator and the possibility of displaying the
vehicle’s dynamic settings on the instrument
panel.
With an automatic gearbox: to obtain more
dynamic driving with action on the power
steering, accelerator, gear changes and
possibility of displaying the vehicle’s dynamic
settings on the instrument panel.
The LED can be turned off by inserting
the tip of a paper clip or other accessory
into the hole under the mirror.
Hybrid
Conditions of activation
To optimise the vehicle's fuel consumption by
managing the alternating or simultaneous
operation of the two types of engine,
depending on driving conditions and driving
style.
In Hybrid mode, it is possible to drive in 100%
electric mode if the battery charge level is
sufficient and acceleration requirements are
moderate.
– Adequate battery charge level. Charging
the vehicle after each drive is therefore
recommended. Electric mode is available as
long as there is power left in the battery.
– Outside temperature between approximately
-5°C and 45°C.
Manually exiting the mode
► Fully depress the accelerator pedal, or
► Select another mode.
Depending on version, with an EAT8
gearbox and the gear selector in mode
D, except in Sport mode, fully releasing the
accelerator pedal allows free-wheeling which
can save fuel.
A drop in engine speed is normal (rev counter
at idle, drop in engine noise).
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