2012 Peugeot 508 RXH sport mode

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Sport mode
(Diesel and
electric)

This mode allows more dynamic driving byproviding additional performance. Vehicle acceleration and pick-up aremaximised by using the capacity of the electricmotor, supplementing the power of the Dieselengine.
This mode manages the progressiveness of the
accelerator, the electronic gearbox and the useof the electric motor.
In Spor t mode:


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The electric motor can be used up to
70 mph (120 km/h).
4WD mode **
(Diesel and
electric)
This mode provides additional traction*** at low speed by driving all 4 wheels of the vehiclecontinuously: the Diesel engine (front wheel
drive) and the electric motor (rear wheel drive)
operate simultaneously and permanently.
Their couplin
g is managed electronically to
optimise traction on slippery surfaces.
In 4WD mode:
- Power for the electric motor is provided,
if needed, b
y the alternator-star ter motor
of the front engine. The Diesel engine
operates continuously.
- The additional traction from the electric
motor is available up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
This mode should be used on snowcovered roads or difficult ground (mud, sand, ...). In this mode, in severe conditionsand if the circumstances allow, it is recommended that you acceleratestrongly to ensure that you move off andavoid any risk of getting stuck.



Be aware of the ground clearance of your vehicle: around 184 mm (with the vehicle in working order: driver only and
the fuel tank full) in ideal conditions. This value will vary with vehicle load,the nature of the ground surface and the surroundings.
If the driver considers that the vehiclecan traverse an obstacle, they assumeentire responsibility for this.

**
4WD: 4 Wheel Drive.

***
This mode will be even more effective if suitable tyres are fitted (winter tyres in
particular).

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View hybrid fl ow information


Hybrid modes
1.
Hybrid mode selected (AUTO, ZEV, SPORT, 4WD). 2.Messages, e.g.: "Zero Emission" if the Diesel engine is off (0 g/km CO2).

Vehicle infrastructure
3.Diesel engine.4.
Tr a c t i o n b a t t e ry state of charge.
5. Electric Motor/Generator.


Operation / Energy flows
6.
The Diesel engine supplies the battery (if needed).
7.Arrow from left to right: the battery powers the electric motor (when the electric motor is operating).
Arrow from right to left: the electric motor/generator recharges
the battery (energy recovery phases). 8. The Diesel engine drives the front wheels. 9.The electric motor drives the rear wheels. Information on the active h
ybrid mode, arrows for energy flows and the state of charge of the battery, is displayed in the instrument panel screen or
the screen.

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Consumption of your hybrid in the screen

Average consumption over the last 5 minutes.
Resetting the history

With the hybrid system active, when trip 2displayed, press the control for 2 seconds to
reset the history to zero.

For more information on the trip computer, refer to the corresponding section. "60 % H
ybrid Use" corresponds to 60 % of the cumulative running time of the electric motor in the various Modes (Auto,
ZEV, Sport or 4WD) and 40 % of the time with the Dieselengine only (with no contribution from the hybrid system).