Renault Rafale
The E-Tech plug-in hybrid system selects the combustion engine and/or the electric motors according to the driving style (smooth; sporty, etc.), the traffic conditions and the driving mode selected Multi-Sense.
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 electrical assembly (traction battery and electric motors).
The colour of flows varies:
- blue: electrical energy;
- white: energy produced by the combustion engine.
Regenerative braking level warning light D
When you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal or when you press on the brake pedal, the electric motors and/or the regenerative braking system convert(s) the energy produced by the vehicle deceleration into electrical energy.
This is used to brake the vehicle and recharge the traction battery.
All-electric driving mode
The
warning light is displayed on the instrument panel to inform you that the E-Tech plug-in hybrid system is using only the electrical assembly to power the vehicle movement.
When the hybrid system is using the combustion engine with or without the electric motor to power the vehicle movement, it is possible to manually switch to all-electric mode.
Press switch 8 as many times as necessary. The "Electric" message is displayed accompanied by the
warning light on the instrument panel.
Otherwise, the "EV unavailable" message is displayed on the instrument panel.
Note: in all-electric mode, the maximum speed is limited.
Press switch 8 as many times as required to exit "Electric" mode.
The "Electric" message disappears along with the
warning light from the instrument panel.
Note: when the traction battery level is low, the vehicle automatically switches to hybrid mode and the combustion engine starts: the
disappears from the instrument panel to confirm this.
warning
The engine brake should under no circumstances be used as a substitute for the brake pedal.
tip
It is recommended that you do not drive in all-electric mode with the fuel tank empty.
If the orange
warning light appears on the instrument panel and a beep sounds, fill the tank with fuel as soon as possible.
Risk of immobilisation
If there is no fuel in the tank, the vehicle automatically switches to all-electric mode.
If you drive until the traction battery is depleted, it will be impossible to restart the vehicle (even after refuelling). Call an approved Dealer.
Maintaining the traction battery charge level "E-save"
This mode enables you to maintain a sufficient charge level in the traction battery in anticipation of certain road types (e.g. mountain road, long uphill section of motorway, etc.). It also serves to maintain range for future journeys in all-electric mode.
Note: if you are towing a trailer, it is strongly recommended that you charge the traction battery and engage "E-Save" mode from the outset, especially in the event of a rough road surface.
Activation, deactivation of "E-Save" mode
To activate this mode, with the engine started, press switch 8 as many times as necessary.
The "E-Save" message is displayed on the instrument panel.
Otherwise, the "Battery Save unavailable" message is displayed on the instrument panel.
To deactivate the mode, press the switch 8 as many times as necessary to exit "E-Save" mode. The "E-Save" message disappears from the instrument panel.