Instrument Panel

If terminal R is switched off, the needle of the engine speed display points to "OFF". This signals to the driver that both the combustion engine and the electric machines are switched off. The needle for the state of charge of the high voltage battery likewise points to null.

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel

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INSTRUMENT PANEL EXPLANATION CHART

Index	Explanation
A	Display indicating "ready to drive" is not activated
B	Display indicating "ready to drive" is activated
C	Display for driving in electric mode
D	Display when the vehicle is powered solely by the combustion engine
E	Display during the boost function
F	Display during coasting (overrun) mode or braking (energy recovery)

Fig 2: Instrument Cluster Display Of Hybrid Functions

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