2016 Peugeot 508 Hybrid gearbox

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The electronic power super visor (4) manages the operation of the two power units, HDi Diesel and electric, giving priority to low fuel consumption.
The alternator-star ter motor (5) assures the Stop & Star t function, which allows the HDi Diesel engine to be put into standby when the vehicle is at a standstill (traffic lights, a stop, or in a traffic jam...) or during phases of running in 100% electric mode.
The stopping and restarting of the HDi Diesel engine is done automatically and instantly without any action on the part of the driver. This alternator-starter motor also provides additional charging of the high-voltage battery by the HDi Diesel engine, if this not sufficiently charged, or in 4WD mode for example.
Compared to a manual gearbox, the ETG6 electronic gearbox (6) provides, in automatic mode, significant savings in fuel consumption, through the electronic management of gear changes.
The mode selector (8) allows selection of the four operating modes offered by the HYbrid4 system: - AUTO mode, which optimises fuel consumption by automatically managing the alternate or simultaneous use of the two motors, - ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicle) mode, which provides 100% electric drive, when the driving conditions and the state of charge of the battery permit, - SPORT mode, which provides more dynamic driving with additional per formance, - 4WD (4 Wheel Drive) mode, which improves traction at low speed when grip is poor (snow, mud, sand...).

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Instrument panel
Dials and screens
7. Trip distance recorder (miles or km). 8. Automatic wiping indicator lamp Service indicator (miles or km) then, total distance recorder. These two functions are displayed in turn when switching on the ignition. 9. Cruise control or speed limiter settings. 10. Gear selector position and gear engaged for the electronic gearbox or gear shift i n d i c a t o r.
1. Power indicator (%) Displays the total power currently provided by the HYbrid4 system or the rate of energy recovery. 2. READY lamp: Indicates that the vehicle is ready to drive. 3. Engine oil temperature gauge (degrees Celsius). 4. Fuel gauge. 5. Engine coolant temperature gauge (degrees Celsius). 6. Speedometer (mph or km/h).
11. Display zone: - permanent display, selectable * : energy flow, trip computer, current media playing or navigation instructions, - temporary display: engine oil level indicator, alert messages or state of functions.
* By pressing repeatedly on the end of the wiper control stalk.
Control buttons
A. Instrument lighting dimmer. B. Display of alert log. Recall of the service information. C. Reset the trip distance recorder or the service indicator (according to context).

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You can change the operating mode of the HYbrid4 system at any time using its mode selector. Driving in ZEV mode requires that particular conditions be met.
Moving off
 Move the gear selector to position A(automatic mode) or M (manual mode) or R(reverse).
For more information on the electric parking brake, refer to the corresponding section in the handbook for the vehicle.
When your vehicle vehicle moves off in electric mode, it makes no noise. Be very careful of pedestrians, cyclists... as, because of this, they will not hear you coming.
Using automatic mode with the
electronic gearbox optimises gear changes and so gives more economical driving.
 If automatic operation of the electric parking brake has been deactivated, pull then release the control lever to release the parking brake manually.  Progressively release the brake pedal.  With the parking brake released, the vehicle then moves off. If the parking brake is still applied and is in automatic mode, accelerate progressively.
Head-up display
The colour of the speedometer varies according to the drive train used: - white display: Diesel engine running, - blue display: Diesel engine stopped.

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S P O R T m o d e
(Diesel and
electric)
This mode allows more dynamic driving by providing additional performance . By using the capacity of the electric motor to supplement the power of the HDi Diesel engine, the vehicle's full power is used for acceleration and pick-up. This mode manages the response of the accelerator, the electronic gearbox and the use of the electric motor.
4 W D m o d e
(4 - wheel
drive)
This "4-wheel drive" mode provides additional traction at low speed by driving all four wheels of the vehicle simultaneously: the HDi Diesel engine (front wheel drive) and the electric motor (rear wheel drive) operate simultaneously and permanently. Their coupling is managed electronically to optimise traction when grip is poor.
This mode should be used on snow covered roads or difficult ground (mud, sand, ...), as well as for crossing a ford, at moderate speed. In this mode, in severe conditions and if the circumstances allow, it is recommended that you accelerate strongly to facilitate moving off and making progress and so reduce the risk of getting stuck.
This mode will be even more effective if the vehicle is fitted with suitable tyres, such as winter tyres.
In 4WD mode: - the HDi Diesel engine operates continuously; if necessary, it supplies energy for the electric motor, - the additional traction from the electric motor is available up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
In SPORT mode: - the electric motor as an addition is available up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
This mode is available whatever: - the state of charge of the high voltage battery, - the altitude.

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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions. Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your hands on the wheel so that you are ready to react at any time to any eventuality. On a long journey, a break every two hours is strongly recommended. In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate the need to brake and increase the distance from other vehicles.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded roads, as this could cause serious damage to the internal combustion engine or electric motor, the electronic gearbox, or the electrical
systems of your vehicle.
- check that the depth of water does not exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that might be generated by other users, - place the mode selector in the 4WDposition, - drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h),
- do not stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as circumstances allow, make several light brake applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
If you are obliged to drive through water: Important!
Never drive with the parking brake applied - Risk of overheating and damage to the braking system! Do not park or run the engine when stationary in areas where inflammable
substances and materials (dry grass, dead leaves...) might come into contact with the hot exhaust system or certain components of the HYbrid4 system which can reach very high temperatures - Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, apply the parking brake and put the electronic gearbox into position N .

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Special conditions for the operation of ZEV mode
ZEV mode can be selected when all of the conditions for its operation are met, in particular an adequate state of charge of the battery (50% at least). In the situations described below, the HDi Diesel must be running; accordingly, ZEVmode cannot be selected or is deactivated automatically. The mode selector remains at or returns to the AUTO position to allow starting of the HDi Diesel engine.
Cases of non availability of ZEV mode or automatic return
to AUTO mode
- Manual gear change when in automatic mode using the steering mounted controls
for the electronic gearbox.
- Selection of manual mode by moving the gear selector for the electronic gearbox to position M .
- Sustained and sharp acceleration.
- Use of demisting / defrosting.
- Intensive use of air conditioning.
Action by the driver:

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Electronic gearbox (ETG6)
Six-speed electronic gearbox which offers a choice between two operating modes: - automated mode for automatic control of the gears by the gearbox, - manual mode for sequential gear changing by the driver. In automated mode, it is possible to change gear manually by using the steering mounted control paddles as desired, when overtaking, for example.
R. Reverse  With your foot on the brake, lift the selector and move it for wards. N. Neutral.  With your foot on the brake, select this position to start. A. Automated mode.  Move the selector backwards to select this mode. M. Manual mode with sequential gear changing.  Lift the selector, then move it backwards to select this mode, then use the steering mounted control paddles to change gear.
G e a r s e l e c t o r
+. Change up paddle to the right of the steering wheel.  Press the back of the "+" steering mounted paddle to change up a gear. -. Change down paddle to the left of the steering wheel.  Press the back of the "-" steering mounted paddle to change down a gear.
Steering mounted control paddles
The steering mounted paddles cannot be used to select neutral or to engage or disengage reverse gear.
When immobilising the vehicle, with the HYbrid4 system active, you must place the gear selector in neutral N . Before carrying out any work in the engine compartment, check that the gear selector is in position N , that the
parking brake is applied and that the RE ADY lamp is off before switching off RE ADY lamp is off before switching off RE ADYthe HYbrid4 system.

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Engagement of reverse gear is accompanied by an audible signal.
If the HYbrid4 system does not activate: - If N is flashing in the instrument panel, move the gear selector to position A then to position N . - If the message "Foot on brake" is displayed, press the brake pedal f i r m l y.
For optimum acceleration, for example when overtaking another vehicle, press the accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.
Displays in the instrument panel
N Neutral R Reverse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Gears in manual mode A This comes on when automated mode is selected. It goes off on changing to manual mode.
 Place your foot on the brakewhen a message appears in the instrument panel screen.
M o v i n g o f f
 To start the engine, place the gear selector in position N .
 Select a drive mode (position A or M ) or reverse (position R ). R ). R
 Release the parking brake by pulling the control lever, if automatic operation has been deactivated.  Progressively release the brake pedal.  If the parking brake is released, the vehicle moves off. If the parking brake is applied and automatic mode is activated, accelerate progressively.
A appears in the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-active mode, without any action on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear, depending on the: - style of driving, - profile of the road.
Before leaving the vehicle, place the gear selector in position N and then you must stop the HYbrid4 system by switching off the ignition ( RE ADY lamp RE ADY lamp RE ADY
off).
 Press the brake pedal down fully.  Start the HYbrid4 system.
Automated mode
 After starting the vehicle, select position Afor enter automated mode.
A or M1 or R appears in the instrument panel screen.