Peugeot 308: Driving modes

The driving modes available depend on the engine and equipment of the vehicle.

Driving modes are selected using the following control:

► Press the control to display the modes on the instrument panel.

► 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.

When the message disappears, the selected mode is activated and remains indicated on the instrument panel (except Normal mode).

The selected mode is activated immediately.

For petrol, Diesel or hybrid versions

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.

Sport

With a manual gearbox: to obtain more dynamic driving with action on the power steering, accelerator and the possibility of displaying the vehicle's dynamic settings on the instrument panel.

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).

The selection of the Sport mode deactivates the Stop & Start function / e-Auto mode.

Coasting mode (Petrol or Diesel)

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.

A drop in engine speed is normal (rev counter at idle, drop in engine noise).

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).

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.

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.

- Outside temperature between approximately -5ºC and 45ºC.

Manually exiting the mode

► Fully depress the accelerator pedal, or

► Select another mode.

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.

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.

This phenomenon does not cause any mechanical or electrical damage. It can occur several times in the life of the vehicle.

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.

Sport

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.

For electric versions

Each time the ignition is switched on, Normal mode is selected by default.

Normal

This optimises the driving range and dynamic performance.

To obtain maximum torque and power, depress the accelerator pedal fully.

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.

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.