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Driving

However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged

after a delay of 5 seconds (time to enable

freewheeling mode).

Check that mode P has been engaged and

that the electric parking brake was applied

automatically; if not, apply it manually.

Selector malfunction

For hybrid vehicles, using the steering

wheel paddles also causes the restarting

of petrol engine.

If high traction is required, the driver can

deactivate the e-Auto mode using the touch

screen application.

Minor malfunction

This warning lamp comes on,

accompanied by the display of a

message and an audible signal.

Drive carefully.

The corresponding indicator lamps

on the gear selector and the electric

parking brake control must be on, as

well as the indicator lamps on the

instrument panel.

Starting the vehicle

Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop.

In some cases, the selector indicator lamps may

no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still

displayed on the instrument panel.

Major malfunction

► Fully depress the brake pedal.

► Start the petrol engine by depressing the

brake pedal until the engine is running at a

stabilised engine speed.

Gearbox malfunction

This warning lamp comes on,

accompanied by an audible signal

and the display of a message.

► With your foot on the brake pedal, push once

or twice backwards to select automatic mode

D, or forwards to shift into reverse gear R.

This warning lamp comes on,

accompanied by the display of a

message.

► Release the brake pedal.

► Accelerate gradually to automatically release

the electric parking brake.

Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Do not drive faster than 62 mph (100 km/h),

keeping to the speed limit.

You must stop the vehicle.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and

switch off the ignition.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop.

The petrol engine may stop after the first start if

operating conditions allow (e.g. state of charge

of the traction battery, external temperature,

efficiency of the catalytic converter, torque

demand, selected driving mode, thermal comfort

of the passenger compartment).

Switching of the gearbox to

back-up mode

Driving modes

Depending on the malfunction, the gearbox only

shifts in odd or even gears, locks in one gear or

loses some gears.

Then, the vehicle moves off immediately in

allelectric (e-Launch function).

The driving modes available depend on the

engine and equipment of the vehicle.

Driving modes are selected using the following

control:

For hybrid vehicles, the paddles on the steering

wheel do not work and mode M is no longer

accessible.

You may feel a significant jolt on engaging

reverse gear. This will not damage the gearbox.

Automatic gearbox

Never try to start the engine by pushing

the vehicle.

Switching the vehicle off

Regardless of the current gearbox mode, mode

P is immediately engaged automatically when

the ignition is switched off.

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The selection of the Sport mode deactivates the

Stop & Start function.

In case of non-use of the vehicle for a long

period (several months), a restart of the

petrol engine may occur even if the battery is

charged.

Coasting mode (Petrol)

Depending on version and engine, with

the gear selector in mode D, in Eco and

Normal modes, gradually and fully releasing

the accelerator pedal allows free-wheeling

which can save fuel.

In the event of multiple starts of the

internal combustion engine without a

sufficient rise in temperature, Electric mode

may be temporarily unavailable (natural

phenomenon of dilution of fuel in oil).

The message "Electric mode unavailable:

automatic operation in progress" then

appears on the instrument panel.

To regain normal electrical operation, drive

approximately 50 miles (80 km) in "motorway"

conditions or approximately 125 miles (200

km) in urban conditions.

► Press the control to display the modes on the

instrument panel.

A drop in engine speed is normal (rev counter

at idle, drop in engine noise).

► Press the control again to change mode.

With an electric vehicle, when starting the

vehicle, no mode can be selected until the

READY indicator lamp is displayed.

The selected mode is activated immediately.

With the Advanced Traction Control system,

additional driving modes are available.

For more information on Advanced Traction

Control, refer to the corresponding section

For rechargeable hybrid

versions

Whenever the ignition is switched on, Electric

driving mode is selected by default.

Electric

Allows driving using 100% electrical energy.

The maximum speed is approximately 84 mph

(135 km/h).

This phenomenon does not cause any

mechanical or electrical damage. It can occur

several times in the life of the vehicle.

For petrol, diesel and hybrid

versions

When starting the vehicle, if the conditions do

not allow the activation or retention of Electric

mode, the message "Electric mode currently

unavailable" is displayed on the instrument

panel. The vehicle automatically changes to

Hybrid mode.

Hybrid

To optimise the vehicle's fuel consumption by

managing the alternating or simultaneous

operation of the two types of engine,

depending on driving conditions and driving

style.

In Hybrid mode, it is possible to drive in

100% electric mode if the battery charge level

is sufficient and acceleration requirements are

moderate.

Whenever the ignition is switched on, Normal

driving mode is selected by default.

Normal

To restore the default settings.

Eco

To reduce energy consumption by reducing the

performance of the heating and air conditioning,

without deactivating them.

Conditions of activation

► Adequate battery charge level. Charging

the vehicle after each drive is therefore

recommended. Electric mode is available as

long as there is power left in the battery.

Sport

With an automatic gearbox: to obtain more

dynamic driving with action on the power

steering, accelerator, gear changes, displaying

the vehicle’s dynamic settings on the instrument

panel (depending on version) and activation/

deactivation of the display colour (depending on

version).

To obtain more dynamic driving in order to

benefit from the maximum performance of the

vehicle.

Electric power is used to supplement the petrol

engine as long as there is energy left in the

battery.

► Outside temperature between approximately

-5°C and 45°C.

Manually exiting the mode

► Fully depress the accelerator pedal, or

► Select another mode.

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Driving

Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary

and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held

for a short time when the driver releases the

brake pedal.

For electric versions

Do not leave the vehicle while it is being

held temporarily by hill start assist.

If someone needs to get out of the vehicle

with the engine running, apply the parking

brake manually. Then check that the parking

brake indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp

in the electric parking brake control are on

fixed.

Each time the ignition is switched on, Normal

mode is selected by default.

Normal

This optimises the driving range and dynamic

performance.

Eco

Optimises energy consumption, by reducing

the output of the heating and air conditioning

(without actually deactivating them) and limiting

both motor torque and power.

Malfunction

If the event of a malfunction, these

warning lamps light up on the

instrument panel, accompanied by the

display of a message.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.

The hill start assist function cannot be

deactivated. However, using the parking

brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its

operation.

Kick-down

In Normal and Eco modes, it is always

possible to obtain maximum torque and

power by depressing the accelerator pedal

fully.

Gear shift indicator

Operation

(Depending on engine)

This system is designed to reduce fuel

consumption by recommending the most

suitable gear.

Sport

Enables more dynamic driving, acting on the

power steering, accelerator and gear changes

with a drive selector and the possibility of

displaying the vehicle’s dynamic settings on the

instrument panel.

Operation

Depending on the driving situation and

the vehicle's equipment, the system may

recommend skipping one or more gears.

Gear engagement recommendations are not

to be considered mandatory. Indeed, the

configuration of the road, the traffic density

and 6 safety remain determining factors when

choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver

remains responsible for deciding whether or not

to follow the system’s advice.

Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary, the

vehicle is held for a short time when the

driver releases the brake pedal:

Hill start assist

This system keeps the vehicle briefly stationary

(for approximately 2 seconds) when making a hill

start, while you transfer your foot from the brake

pedal to the accelerator pedal.

► If mode D, M or B is selected on an

automatic gearbox.

The system is only active when:

The system cannot be deactivated.

► The vehicle is completely stationary, with

your foot on the brake pedal.

With an automatic gearbox, the system is

only active in manual operation.

► Certain slope conditions are met.

► The driver’s door is closed.

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