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Detecting the drive system
With the electric drive, the motor makes no
noticeable noise when the drive system is
switched on or while driving. Therefore, you
cannot defect that the vehicle's drive system
is on by engine noise. Instead, the following
characteristics show that the vehicle is ready to
drive:
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The indication 0
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the power gauge of the instrument cluster.
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The display light on the instrument cluster is
on, regardless of whether the vehicle's exterior
lighting is on.
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The indicator lamp
ment cluster display.
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An audio signal is heard.
Switching on the drive system in very low
outside temperatures
If the outside temperature is very low (approxi-
mately -27°C (-16°F) or lower), the high-voltage
battery may freeze and stop working. In this
case it's not possible to switch on the drive
system.
As soon as the temperature of the high-volt-
age has increase enough, the drive system can
be switched on again.
To ensure that the drive system can be
switched on, even in very low outside tempera-
tures, CUPRA recommends parking the vehicle
in a place protected from the cold.
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Behaviour when moving off or stopping
The combustion engine only runs if necessary.
When the vehicle is stationary, the combus-
tion engine is normally switched off and the
vehicle's electrical systems are powered by the
high-voltage battery. The rev counter on the
instrument cluster remains at 0
The combustion engine switches off in certain
is displayed on
driving conditions. This is normal and aims to
save fuel. In general, the power steering and
brake assist systems remain on. In isolated ca-
ses the system may require the combustion
engine to carry on running even when the ve-
hicle is stationary.
is on in the instru-
In traffic jams the combustion engine may start
up while the vehicle is stationary to recharge
the high voltage battery for subsequent driving
off and stopping phases.
Vehicle sound
✓ Valid for: hybrid vehicles
The electric drive makes much less noise than
a combustion engine. In the versions for some
countries, artificial vehicle sound is generated
to allow the vehicle to be heard better from
the outside. At higher speeds, when the noise
produced by the tyres and the wind increases,
the vehicle's sound automatically fades out.
Driving
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✓ Valid for: hybrid vehicles
The warning lamp lights up red.
There is a fault in the vehicle's drive system.
The vehicle's drive system is no longer availa-
ble. Park the vehicle in a safe place as soon as
possible. Seek professional assistance.
working properly. Visit a workshop
The warning lamp lights up yellow.
There is a fault in the vehicle's drive system.
Drive slowly to a specialised workshop to have
the fault repaired.
the manual
The warning lamp lights up yellow.
WARNING
During electric driving, the auditory percep-
tion of the vehicle by other road users may
be much lower. This is especially true in traf-
fic-restricted areas and when manoeuvring
or reversing. Accident hazard!
Troubleshooting
Drive: Fault! Stop the vehicle safely
Drive: Fault! The electric drive is not
Drive: Warning! Power is limited. Check
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