E-TECH FULL HYBRID VEHICLE SYSTEM: introduction
The E-Tech full hybrid vehicle system uses an electric motor to improve the performance of the combustion engine (acceleration, starting, etc.).
The vehicle has more acceleration torque available while consuming less fuel.
The vehicle may also move in all-electric operating mode without any assistance from the combustion engine. The vehicle uses energy stored in the “400 V” traction battery.
Batteries
The E-Tech full hybrid vehicle is fitted with two types of battery:
- a “400 V” traction battery;
- a secondary “12 V” battery.
“400 V” traction battery
This battery, located underneath the rear floor, stores the energy required for the electric motor to operate correctly.
As with any battery, it discharges when it is used. The traction battery is charged:
- during the vehicle deceleration phases;
- when the combustion engine starts automatically in order to act as a generator.
Your vehicle range in electric operating mode depends on the charge level of the traction battery, and also on your driving style and the components consuming energy (air conditioning, heating system etc.).
In the event of traction battery discharge, the combustion engine alone moves the vehicle until the traction battery is sufficiently recharged.
“12 Volt” battery
The “12 V” battery, located in the luggage compartment, supplies the energy required to open/close the vehicle and to operate the equipment.
Note: the “12 Volt” battery does not help to start the combustion engine. This is provided by the E-Tech full hybrid system.
The E-Tech full hybrid vehicle electric system uses approximately “400 V” DC (direct current).
This system can get hot during and after switching off the ignition. Respect warning messages given on the labels in the vehicle.
All operations on or modifications to the “400 V” electrical system (components, cables, connectors, traction battery) are strictly prohibited due to the risks they present to your safety. Call an approved Dealer.
The risk of serious burns or electric shocks can lead to death.
The A symbol denotes the electrical elements of your vehicle which may present health risks.
“400 volt” electrical circuit
The “400 V” electrical circuit is denoted by orange cables 6 and parts bearing the ṑ symbol.
Noise
The E-Tech full hybrid vehicles are particularly quiet in electric operating mode. You will not yet necessarily be used to it, and neither will other road users. It is difficult for them to hear your vehicle when it is moving.
As the electric motor is silent, you will hear noises that may seem unusual (aerodynamic noises, tyres, etc.) as well as noises due to the operation of the E-Tech full hybrid system (e.g. cooling of the traction battery).
Your E-Tech full hybrid vehicle is very quiet. When getting out of the vehicle, always check that the gear selector is in P position, apply the parking brake and switch off the ignition.
RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
Pedestrian horn
The pedestrian horn enables you to warn others of your presence - especially pedestrians and cyclists. In electric operating mode, the system is activated automatically. The sound is triggered when the vehicle speed is between about 1 and 19 mph (1 and 30 km/h).
For further information on the pedestrian horn, refer to the multimedia instructions.
In the event of a fault with the pedestrian horn, the warning light is displayed on the instrument panel, together with the message “Failure Outside sound”.
Consult an approved dealer.
Operation The E-Tech full hybrid system selects the combustion engine and/or the electric motor according to the driving style (smooth, sporty, etc.), the traffic conditions and driving mode selected (refer to the information on “MULTI-SENSE” MULTI-SENSE). | |
Bad weather, flooded roads: | |
| Do not drive through floods if the depth of water is above the lower edge of the wheel rims. |
Energy flow
Depending on the driving mode selected, the various energy flows are shown on the instrument panel.
These are energy flows between:
- B: the combustion engine;
- C: the wheels;
- D: the electrical assembly (with the traction battery and electric motor).
The colour of the flows varies:
- blue: electrical energy;
- white: energy produced by the combustion engine.
Flow E “Combustion engine traction”
The combustion engine is used to move the vehicle.
Flow F “Energy production”
The combustion engine recharges the traction battery.
Flow G “Electric traction”
The electrical assembly is used to move the vehicle. The flow G goes from the traction battery to the wheels (traction), but also from the wheels to the traction battery (regenerative braking).
Note: a combination of different flows is possible (e.g. combining flow E and flow G means that the combustion engine and the electric motor are being used to move the vehicle).
The colour of the wheels C varies according to the engine used to move the vehicle:
- blue: electric motor;
- white: combustion engine;
- blue and white: electric motor and combustion engine.
Regenerative braking level warning light H
When you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal or when you press on the brake pedal, the electric motor and/or the regenerative braking system convert(s) the energy produced by the vehicle deceleration into electric energy. For more information E-TECH FULL HYBRID VEHICLE SYSTEM: regenerative braking system.
This is used to slow down the vehicle and recharge the traction battery.
All-electric driving mode
The 7 warning light is displayed on the instrument panel to inform you that the E-Tech full hybrid system is using only the electrical assembly to power the vehicle movement.
Note: when the traction battery level is low, the vehicle automatically switches to hybrid mode and the combustion engine starts: the 7 warning light disappears from the instrument panel to confirm.
The engine brake should under no circumstances be used as a substitute for the brake pedal.
optimised range and fuel economy
