Introduction

1.
"12 Volt" battery
2.
Orange electrical power cables
3.
400 V traction battery
4.
Electric motor
5.
Combustion engine
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 equipped 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.
The vehicle's air conditioning system is used to cool the traction battery. To preserve the lifetime of your traction battery, have your air conditioning system checked by a qualified professional. Especially if you notice a reduction in air conditioning performance.
If your vehicle is parked for a long time, start the engine at regular intervals (about once a month) and check that the  img_2_all_391_1.svg warning light is displayed in blue on the instrument panel.
If this happens, the battery needs to be recharged: leave the engine on until the warning light is displayed in blue DISPLAYS AND INDICATORS.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the traction battery and make it impossible to start the vehicle.
WARNING
The E-Tech full hybrid vehicle electrical system uses approximately 400 V of 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.

"12 V" 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 V" battery does not help to start the combustion engine. This is provided by the E-Tech full hybrid system.

"400 V" electrical circuit

The A symbol identifies the electrical elements in your vehicle which may present safety risks.
The "400 V" electrical circuit can be recognised by orange cables 6 and parts bearing the img_1_all_695_1.svg symbol.

Noise

The E-Tech full hybrid vehicles are particularly quiet in the 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).
WARNING
As your E-Tech full hybrid vehicle is silent, when leaving it always engage the gear in Pposition, 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 emitted when the vehicle speed is between approximately 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 pedestrian horn malfunction, the img_2_all_491_1.svg warning light is illuminated on the instrument panel accompanied by the "Exterior sound fault" message.
Consult an approved dealer.