Peugeot 308: Drive selector (Electric)

The drive selector is a pulse selector with a regenerative braking function.

The drive selector provides traction control based on the driving style, the road profile and the vehicle load.

With regenerative braking activated, it also manages engine braking when the accelerator pedal is released.

P. Park

Button for parking the vehicle: the front wheels are locked (the button lights up to indicate that it is activated).

R. Reverse

To engage reverse gear, with your foot on the brake pedal.

N. Neutral

To move the vehicle with the ignition off and so allow it to free-wheel.

For more information on Free-wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.

D. Drive (automatic forward gear)

B. Brake (regenerative braking)

Regenerative braking (the button lights up to indicate its activation).

Information displayed on the instrument panel

When the ignition is switched on, the drive selector status is displayed on the instrument panel:

P : Park.

R : Reverse.

N : Neutral.

D : Drive (automatic forward gear).

B : Brake (regenerative braking activated).

Operation

► In mode N, with your foot on the brake pedal, push without passing the point of resistance:

• Forwards, mode R is selected.
• Backwards, mode D is selected.

Release the selector fully after each push; it will then return to its initial position.

Special cases

To avoid mode N (quick change from D to R and back again):

► In mode R, push backwards past the point of resistance, mode D is selected.

► In mode D, push forwards past the point of resistance, mode R is selected.

► To return to mode N, push without passing the point of resistance.

Regenerative braking

With the Brake function and when decelerating

The Brake function emulates engine braking, slowing the vehicle with no need to depress the brake pedal. The vehicle slows more quickly when the driver releases the accelerator pedal.

The energy recovered when the accelerator pedal is released is then used to partially recharge the traction battery, thereby increasing the vehicle's driving range.

The resulting deceleration of the vehicle does not cause the brake lamps to come on.

► From mode D, press button B to activate/ deactivate the function (the button lights up when the function is activated).

D on the instrument panel is replaced with B.

The system status is not saved when the ignition is switched off.

In some situations (e.g. battery full, extreme temperatures), the amount of regenerative braking may be temporarily limited, resulting in less deceleration.

The driver must remain alert to traffic conditions and must always be ready to use the brake pedal.

With the brake pedal

When the brake pedal is depressed, the intelligent braking system automatically recovers some of the energy and uses it to recharge the traction battery.

This energy recovery also reduces use of the brake pads, thereby limiting their wear.

The driver may experience a different sensation when depressing the brake pedal compared to a vehicle without regenerative braking.