Regenerative braking system

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Regenerative braking system

Introduction

When releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle uses regenerative braking to slow down.
Some of this energy is converted to electricity to recharge the traction battery.
D/B mode or the paddles behind the steering wheel can be used to increase or decrease regenerative braking.
WARNING
The regenerative braking should under no circumstances be used as a substitute for the brake pedal.

Regenerative braking change paddles 1 and 2

Depending on the vehicle, paddles 1 and 2 can be used to change the regenerative braking level when the gear lever is in D position:
  • pull paddle 1 to increase the regenerative braking level;
  • pull paddle 2 to decrease the regenerative braking level.
The paddles can only be operated in D position. It is not possible to use paddles when the cruise control or adaptive cruise control is activated CRUISE CONTROLSTOP AND GO ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL.

Driving with paddles

Regenerative braking levels
The 3 warning light informs you of the regenerative braking level:
  • 4: "Free-wheel" level, for gentle, economical driving. Requires you to drive with greater anticipation;
  • 5: low regenerative braking level;
  • 6: average regenerative braking level;
  • 7: maximum regenerative braking level and One Pedal function activated.

One Pedal function

On equipped vehicles, the One Pedal function facilitates driving in built-up areas or heavy traffic, mainly by using the accelerator pedal.
When you release the accelerator pedal sufficiently, the vehicle decelerates until it comes to a complete stop.
When you release the accelerator pedal completely, the regenerative braking level is at its maximum.
Press the accelerator pedal sufficiently to regain speed.

Activation

With the lever in D position, press the paddle 1 as many times as necessary until the "One Pedal activated" message appears. The 3  warning light appears, accompanied by a beep, to confirm that it is activated.
Tip
The One Pedal function does not make an emergency stop and its braking performance is limited.
WARNING
This function is an additional driving aid. This function is not under any circumstances intended to replace the due care and attention of the driver, who should at all times be in control of the vehicle.
Note: with your vehicle stationary, the "One Pedal" function activated and the lever in D position, the vehicle will not move when you release the brake pedal.

Put on standby

The One Pedal function goes on standby when R or N is engaged.
The warning light is displayed in grey on the instrument panel.
Shifting to D position reactivates the function when the vehicle speed is above approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). The  warning light appears in blue to confirm reactivation.
Note:
  • the parking brake is applied automatically when the vehicle remains stationary for more than approximately three minutes;
  • pressing the engine start/stop button inhibits the One Pedal function. You must reactivate the function as needed after restarting.

Deactivation

To deactivate the function:
  • while driving, press the paddle 2;
  • when stationary, press the brake pedal and then the paddle 2.
The "One Pedal deactivated" message is displayed on the instrument panel. The 3  warning light disappears, accompanied by a beep to confirm deactivation.
The function is automatically deactivated if the engine is stopped by pressing the engine start/stop button.

Limits of operation

  • On low-grip surfaces (frost, snow, etc.), the function may cause significant deceleration. It is recommended to use the first levels 4 or 5 and to use the brake pedal to manage heavy deceleration and stopping phases DRIVING WITH PADDLES.
  • In the case of a steep slope, with the accelerator pedal released, the One Pedal function may not be sufficient to keep the vehicle stationary. Make sure the vehicle is stationary by pressing the brake pedal or activating the electronic parking brake.

Operating faults

When the system detects an operating fault the "One Pedal to check" message is displayed on the instrument panel. The function is no longer available. Consult an approved dealer.