Introduction

Electric vehicles have special features, but operate in a similar manner to conventional vehicles.
The main difference in electric vehicles is the exclusive use of electric energy instead of fuel, as used in convention vehicles.
We therefore recommend that you read these instructions describing your electric vehicle carefully.

Electric vehicle schematic diagram

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Electric charging connection (passenger side)
2
400 V traction battery
3
Electric motor
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Orange electrical power cables
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Secondary 12 V battery

Connected services

Introduction

Your electric vehicle has connected services that provide information and/or control:
  • your vehicle's charging status with low battery warning;
  • the traction battery charging programming, based on certain choices on offer;
  • remaining vehicle range;
  • ...
You can access these services using:
  • external digital devices (mobile phone, tablet, etc.);
  • the vehicle multimedia screen.
For more information, refer to the multimedia equipment instructions or contact an Approved Dealer.
Tip
You can subscribe to a connected service or extend it at any time by consulting an authorised dealer

Batteries

The electric vehicle has two types of battery:
  • a "400 V" traction battery;
  • secondary 12 V battery.
"400 V" traction battery
This battery stores the energy necessary to operate the motor in your electric vehicle properly. As with any battery, it discharges after use, and must be regularly recharged.
You do not have to wait until the traction battery hits the reserve level in order to recharge it.
Charging times vary depending on the type of specific wall unit socket or public terminal you connect to.
Your vehicle range will depend on the traction battery charge level and also on your driving style DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING.
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.
Secondary 12 V battery
The second battery on your vehicle is a secondary 12 V battery: this supplies the energy required to operate vehicle equipment (lights, windscreen wipers, braking assistance, etc.).
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The A symbol identifies the electrical elements in your vehicle which may present safety risks.

"400 V" electrical circuit

The "400 V" electrical circuit can be recognised by orange cables 9 and parts bearing the img_1_all_695_1.svg symbol.
WARNING
The vehicle drive system in an electric vehicle uses a direct voltage of approximately 400 volts.
This system can get hot during and after switching off the ignition. Respect warning messages given on the labels in the vehicle.
All interventions or modifications to the 400V 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.

Driving

As with a car with an automatic gearbox, you will have to get used to not using your left foot, and not using this foot to brake.
When driving, if you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal or depress the brake pedal, the motor generates electrical current during deceleration and this energy is used to brake the vehicle and recharge the battery DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING.
Bad weather, flooded roads:
Do not drive through floods if the depth of water is above the lower edge of the wheel rims.
WARNING
The engine brake should under no circumstances be used as a substitute for the brake pedal.

Noise

Electric vehicles are particularly quiet. You will not yet necessarily be used to it, and neither will other road users. It is difficult for them to hear the vehicle when it is moving.
As the motor is silent, you will hear noises that you are not used to hearing (aerodynamic noises, tyre noise, etc.)
Each time the ignition is switched off, the ventilation will be switched off after about ten seconds.
WARNING
Driver obstruction
On the driver's side, only use mats suitable for the vehicle, attached with the pre-fitted components, and check the fitting regularly. Do not lay one mat on top of another.
There is a risk of wedging the pedals

Pedestrian horn

The pedestrian horn enables you to warn others of your presence – especially pedestrians and cyclists.
When the engine is started, the pedestrian horn 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.
WARNING
Your electric vehicle is silent. Before leaving it, with your foot on the brake, stop the engine.
RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY