The hybrid system selects the combustion engine and/or the electric engine according to the driving style (smooth, sporty, etc.), the traffic conditions, and driving mode selected.

■ Regenerative braking level warning light 1

When the gear lever is in the D position while driving, you can set the regenerative braking intensity to Auto, Low, Normal, or High by moving the lever to the right. (Moving to the left moves in the opposite order.) The higher the braking intensity, the more energy is regenerated, and the regenerated energy charges the traction battery, increasing the driving distance. However, the higher the braking intensity, the greater the driving resistance may be felt.

When selected as Auto, the vehicle automatically selects the regenerative braking intensity to Low/Normal/High, considering the vehicle speed and the distance from the vehicle in front.

The regenerative braking intensity set during the previous drive is maintained even after the next start.

■ Power Meter 2

When the driving mode is Comfort or AI mode, a power meter is displayed on the instrument panel.

The power meter 2 indicates the energy flow between the following elements depending on the selected driving mode.

  • Left blue oil drop A: Energy produced by the combustion engine

  • Left blue drive bar B: Combustion engine traction

  • Right green drive bar C: Electric traction

  • Right green lightning D: Electric energy

■ Energy flow 3

The hybrid system informs the driver of the energy flow status of the hybrid system through various driving styles. Each driving style specifies its own energy flow, and the energy flow indicator changes according to the vehicle status.

  • E: the vehicle
  • F: the high voltage traction battery
  • G: the energy flow
  • H: the electrical assembly (traction battery and electric motor) 1
  • I: the combustion engine
  • J: the electrical assembly (traction battery and electric motor) 2

The energy flow indicator shows the following cases:

  • When the vehicle is on and the engine or motor is not started: The vehicle is stationary and there is no energy flow.
  • Combustion engine driven: The vehicle is driven solely by the combustion engine. (engine and wheels)
  • Combustion engine and motor co-driven: The vehicle is driven by both the motor and engine power. (motor, engine and wheels)
  • Energy recovery: When you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal or, when driving downhill, lightly press the brake pedal, the electric motor and/or the regenerative braking system converts the energy produced by the vehicle's deceleration into electric energy, charging the traction battery.
  • Engine running, energy recovery and charging: The combustion engine recharges the traction battery.

Regeneration can be limited for the following reasons:

  • When the motor torque is limited
  • When the traction battery charge reaches 80%
  • When the outside temperature is low
  • When the vehicle speed is limited (regeneration is not possible below a certain speed)

Special case

When the traction battery reaches a maximum charge level, the engine brake is temporarily reduced.

Please adapt your driving style appropriately.

warning

The engine brake should under no circumstances be used as a substitute for the brake pedal.

warning

Your hybrid vehicle is very quiet. When getting out of the vehicle, always check that the gear lever is in P position, apply the parking brake and switch off the ignition.

RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.

Bad weather, flooded roads:

Do not drive through floods if the depth of water is above the lower edge of the wheel rims.

If you cross a river or puddle of water, braking performance may be reduced. In this case, drive at a low speed, paying attention to surrounding traffic conditions, and lightly press the brake pedal several times until braking performance returns to normal.