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The engine brake should 
under no circumstances be 
used as a substitute for the 
brake pedal.
NoiseElectric 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. 
We would therefore recommend that 
you are aware of the horn and make 
use of it, especially when driving in a 
built-up area or when manoeuvring. 
Please refer to the information on the 
“Horn” in Section 1.
As the motor is silent, you will hear 
noises that you are not used to hearing 
(aerodynamic noises, tyre noise, etc.)
When charging, the vehicle may emit 
noises (fan, relays, etc).
Your electric vehicle is 
silent, so when you get out, 
always check that the gear 
selector is on P, engage the 
handbrake and switch off the igni-
tion.
RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY
ELECTRIC VEHICLE: introduction (5/5)
Driving
As with a car with an automatic gear-
box, 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 traction battery. Please 
refer to the information on the “Charge 
meter” in Section 2.
Special conditions
After a maximum charge of the battery 
and during the first few miles of using 
the vehicle, the engine brake will be 
temporarily reduced. Please adapt your 
driving style appropriately. Bad weather, flooded roads:Do not drive through 
floods if the depth of water 
is above the lower edge of 
the wheel rims.
Obstructions to the driver
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