Peugeot 308: Free-wheeling

In certain situations, it is necessary to put the vehicle into free-wheeling mode (e.g. towing, on a rolling road, automatic car wash (Wash mode), rail or sea transport).

The procedure varies according to the type of gearbox and parking brake.

Never leave the vehicle unattended with the vehicle into free-wheeling mode.

With a manual gearbox and electric parking brake

To release them

► With the engine running and while depressing the brake pedal, move the gear selector to the neutral position.

► While depressing the brake pedal, switch off the ignition.

► Release the brake pedal, then switch on the ignition again.

► While depressing the brake pedal, press the control lever to release the parking brake.

► Release the brake pedal, then switch off the ignition.

Reverting to normal operation

► While depressing the brake pedal, restart the engine.

With automatic gearbox or drive selector and electric parking brake

Release procedure

With the vehicle stationary and the engine running:

► Depress and hold the brake pedal.

► Select and hold the mode N on the push selector.

► Press the START/STOP button around 1 s to switch off the engine (confirmed by the flashing of the P and N indicator lights).

► Release the brake pedal to switch on the ignition and deactivate the electric parking brake.

After 15 minutes or reverting to normal operation

► While depressing the brake pedal, restart the engine and select mode P.

Keyless Entry and Start

You must not depress the brake pedal while switching the ignition on again, then switching it off. If you do, the engine will start, requiring you to restart the procedure.

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