PEUGEOT 3008 HYbrif4, Handbook

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HYBRID SYSTEM
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POWER METER
The dial provides real time information on the total power used, combining electric
and Diesel.
It comprises three main zones.
ECO zone
Zone which indicates that the vehicle
is optimising its energy consump-
tion , electric, Diesel or a combination
of both.
POWER zone
Zone which indicates an increased cu-
mulative power demand from your
hybrid vehicle, taking account of the
combined capacities of the Diesel en-
gine and the electric motor.
CHARGE zone
Zone which indicates that the vehicle is
in electrical energy recovery phase: on
deceleration, braking or foot off the ac-
celerator, ...
This allows the high voltage battery
to be recharged using "free" energy
which can then be reused for future
energy requirements.
This zone corresponds to phases of
electric running as well as to phases
of optimum use of the Diesel engine,
which are easily accessible with a suit-
able driving style (smooth "eco-citizen"
driving).