Driving
– Acceleration.
– Handling gear changes with the automatic
gearbox.
– Display on the instrument panel of information
about the dynamic parameters of the vehicle
("PERSONAL" mode).
The vehicle automatically changes to HYBRID
mode.
The lighting of a blue LED under the interior
rear view mirror, visible from outside the vehicle,
confirms driving in ELECTRIC mode.
Driving modes
The number and type of driving modes available
depend on the vehicle’s engine and equipment.
Driving modes are selected using the following
control:
The lighting of the LED can be
deactivated by inserting the tip of a paper
clip type accessory into the hole under the
mirror.
Activation/Deactivation
► Press this button; the orange indicator
lamp in the button comes on to confirm
SPORT
activation of the function.
Conditions of activation
– Adequate battery charge level. Charging
the vehicle after each drive is therefore
recommended. The ELECTRIC mode is
available as long as there is power left in the
battery.
– Exterior temperature between 0°C and 45°C.
Manually exiting the mode
– Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
– Select another mode.
If the orange indicator lamp flashes,
activation is not available (e.g. if Park
Assist is selected).
If the indicator lamp continues flashing for a
long time, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Pressing the control displays the modes on the
instrument panel.
When the message disappears, the selected
mode is activated and remains indicated on the
instrument panel (except NORMAL mode).
Displays
To show this information on the instrument panel,
select the “PERSONAL” mode and then the type
of information required.
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.
With hybrid engine
Each time the ignition is switched on, ELECTRIC
mode is selected by default.
This telemetry information (power output,
turbocharger pressure, torque,
longitudinal and lateral acceleration, etc.) is
given for information purposes only.
HYBRID
ELECTRIC
Optimises the fuel consumption of the vehicle
by managing the alternating or simultaneous
operation of the two types of engine,
according to road conditions and driving style.
In HYBRID mode, it is possible to drive in
100% electric mode if the battery charge level
Allows 100% electric driving. The maximum
speed is approximately 84 mph (135 km/h).
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 in the instrument panel.
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