Peugeot 308: Starting/switching off the engine

The electronic key must be present in the passenger compartment.

The electronic key is also detected in the boot.

If the electronic key is not detected, a message is displayed.

Move the electronic key so that the engine can be started or switched off.

If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key not detected - Back-up starting or Back-up switch-off" section.

• Starting
• Switching off
• Key not detected

Starting

► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.

► With an automatic gearbox, select mode P or N and depress the brake pedal.

► Press the "START/STOP" button while maintaining pressure on the pedal until the engine starts.

Diesel engines

With low temperatures and/or when the engine is cold, starting takes place only after the preheating warning lamp goes out.

If this warning lamp comes on after pressing the "START/STOP" button:

► Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not press the "START/STOP" button again until the engine is running at a stabilised engine speed.

In all circumstances, if one of the starting conditions is not met, a message is displayed.

In some circumstances, a message indicates that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist unlocking of the steering column.

Petrol engines

After a cold start, pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause noticeable engine vibrations, for anything up to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).

Hybrid engines

The vehicle always starts with the petrol engine to ensure the efficiency of the catalytic converter and the availability of the brake assist.

After a few moments, the petrol engine may stop if the operating conditions allow (state of charge of the traction battery, external temperature, torque demand, selected driving mode).

If the engine stalls, release the clutch pedal and fully depress it again, the engine will restart automatically.

Starting rechargeable hybrid vehicles

► Fully depress the brake pedal and press the START/STOP button for approximately 2 seconds.

► Keep the foot on the pedal until the READY indicator lamp comes on, indicating the activation of the rechargeable hybrid system (confirmed by an audible signal).

To exit Park mode, wait for the READY indicator lamp to come on.

By default, the system starts in Electric mode.

Depending on certain parameters (battery charge level or outside temperature), the system determines whether it is necessary to start the petrol engine.

It is possible to change the driving mode at any time using the mode selector.

When the vehicle starts in electric mode, it makes no noise.

Pay particular attention to pedestrians and cyclists who may not hear the vehicle coming despite the pedestrian horn.

Switching off

► Deactivate cruise control alone or Drive Assist Plus (depending on version).

► Immobilise the vehicle using the parking brake.

► With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear lever into neutral.

► With an automatic gearbox, ideally select mode P or N.

► Press the START/STOP button.

► For rechargeable hybrid vehicles, before leaving the vehicle, check that the READY indicator lamp is switched off.

The automatic gearbox locks in mode P.

In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the steering wheel to lock the steering column.

If the vehicle is not immobilised, the engine will not stop.

With the engine off, the braking and steering assistance systems are also cut off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle! Never leave your vehicle with the electronic key still inside.

Starting/Switching off electric vehicles

Starting

The drive selector must be in mode P.

► Fully depress the brake pedal and briefly press the START/STOP button.

► Keep the foot on the brake pedal until the READY indicator lamp comes on and an audible signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is ready to drive.

► With the foot on the brake, select the mode D/B or R.

► Release the brake pedal, then accelerate.

On starting, the instrument panel lights up and the power indicator cursor moves to the "neutral" position. The steering column automatically unlocks (you may hear a sound and feel the steering wheel move).

Switching off

► Press the START/STOP button.

Before exiting the vehicle, check that:

- The drive selector is in mode P.

- The READY indicator lamp is off.

If the driver's door is opened while the required conditions for stopping are not satisfied, an audible signal is emitted, accompanied by the display of a warning message.

Switching on the ignition without starting the engine

With the electronic key in the passenger compartment, pressing the "START/STOP" button, without depressing any of the pedals, allows the ignition to be switched on without starting the engine.

► Press this button again to switch off the ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.

Key not detected

Back-up starting

A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column, to enable the engine to be started if the system fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or if the battery in the electronic key is flat.

► Place and hold the remote control against the back-up reader.

► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.

► With an automatic gearbox or a drive selector, select mode P, then depress the brake pedal.

► Press the "START/STOP" button.

The engine starts.

Back-up switch-off

If the electronic key is not detected or is no longer in the recognition zone, a message appears in the instrument panel when closing a door or trying to switch off the engine.

► To confirm the instruction to switch off the engine, press the "START/STOP" button for approximately 5 seconds.

In the event of a fault with the electronic key, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Emergency switch-off

In case of emergency only, the engine can be switched off without conditions (even when driving).

► Press the START/STOP button for about 5 seconds.