2021 Peugeot 308 stop start

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Driving
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the ignition is
switched off.
Application of the parking brake is
confirmed by illumination of the
brake indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp in
the control lever, accompanied by the display of
a message.
With the engine stalled or in STOP mode
of Stop & Start, automatic application
does not take place.
With automatic operation, you can also
manually apply or release the parking
brake using the control lever.
Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake:
► press the brake pedal,
► briefly push the control lever.
The complete release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal until the doors are closed.
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
the parking brake is still on or has not been fully
released.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and switch off
the ignition.
Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the
application and release of the manual
parking brake.
Electric parking brake

This system applies the parking brake when
the engine is switched off and releases it as the
vehicle moves off.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp lights up on the instrument panel and on the control lever
to confirm the application of the parking brake.
It goes off to confirm the release of the parking
brake.
The driver can take over at any time to apply
or release the parking brake, by operating the
control lever.
–

By briefly
pulling the control lever to apply it.
–

By briefly
pushing the control lever, while
pressing the brake pedal, to release it.
The indicator lamp on the control lever flashes during manual application or
release.
In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake no longer works.
As a safety measure, if the parking brake is
not applied:
With a manual gearbox, immobilise the
vehicle by engaging a gear.
With an EAT6
automatic gearbox, immobilise
the vehicle by putting the selector at

P
.
With an EAT8 automatic gearbox, immobilise
the vehicle by putting a chock against one of
the wheels.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they could
release the parking brake.
When towing, parking on a steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden, turn the
wheels towards the kerb and engage a gear.
For towing, your vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
The technology adopted for the electric parking brake does not allow the
mounting of 15-inch wheels.
Automatic release
Ensure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when the
vehicle moves off.
With a manual gearbox: fully depress the clutch
pedal, engage first gear or reverse; press the
accelerator pedal and release the clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox: select position D,
M or R then press the accelerator pedal.
The complete release of the parking brake is confirmed by the
brake indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp in
the control lever going off, accompanied by the
display of a message.
When stationary with the engine running,
do not depress the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily, you risk releasing the parking
brake.

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6Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the ignition is
switched off.
Application of the parking brake is
confirmed by illumination of the
brake indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp in
the control lever, accompanied by the display of
a message.
With the engine stalled or in STOP mode
of Stop & Start, automatic application
does not take place.
With automatic operation, you can also
manually apply or release the parking
brake using the control lever.
Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake:
►

press the brake pedal,
►


briefly push the control lever
.
The complete release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal until the doors are closed.
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a message is
displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary: pull briefly on the
control lever.
Confirmation of the application instruction is
signalled by flashing of the indicator lamp in the
control lever.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed by illumination of the
braking indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp
in the control lever, accompanied by the display
of a message.


The area in front of the electric parking brake control is not intended for the
storage of objects.
Recommendations

Before leaving the vehicle, check that the
parking brake is applied: the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel and the control
lever must be on fixed.
If the parking brake is not applied, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed on
opening the driver's door.
Immobilising the vehicle
with the engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine
running, briefly pull the control lever.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed by illumination of the braking
indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp in the
control lever, accompanied by the display of a
message.

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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to move
your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator
pedal.
It is only active when:
– the vehicle is completely stationary, with your
foot on the brake pedal,
– certain slope conditions are met,
– the driver’s door is closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
manually. Then check that the parking brake
warning lamp is on continuously (not flashing)
on the instrument panel.


Parking the vehicle with the
brake released
In very cold conditions (risk of ice), when
being towed, and in a car wash tunnel, it
is recommended that the parking brake not be
applied.
To immobilise your vehicle, engage a gear or
P mode (Park) or fit a chock against one of
the wheels.
►

Switch off the engine.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed
by illumination of the indicator lamps on the
instrument panel and the control lever

.
►

Switch on the ignition again, without starting
the engine.
►


Release the parking brake manually by
pushing the control lever while keeping your foot
on the brake pedal.
The complete release of the parking brake is confirmed by the brake indicator
lamp and the P indicator lamp in the control lever
going off, accompanied by the display of a
message.
►

Switch off the ignition.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, P
mode is automatically engaged when the
ignition is switched off.
The wheels are blocked.
For more information on the EAT8 automatic
gearbox, particularly in relation to leaving the
vehicle in free-wheeling mode, refer to the
corresponding section.
Deactivating automatic
operation
In some situations, for example when it is
extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan,
breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate
automatic operation of the system.
►

Start the engine.
►


Apply the parking brake with the control lever
,
if it is released.
►

T
ake your foot fully off the brake pedal.
►

Push and hold the control lever in the release
direction for at least 10 seconds and no more
than 15 seconds.
►


Release the control lever
.
►

Press and hold the brake pedal.
►


Pull the control lever in the application
direction for 2 seconds.
Deactivation of the automatic functions is
confirmed by illumination of this indicator
lamp on the instrument panel.
►

Release the control lever and the brake
pedal.
From now on, the parking brake can only be
applied and released manually using the control
lever

.
Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic
operation.
Reactivation of automatic operation is confirmed
by the indicator lamp on the instrument panel
going off.
Emergency braking
Emergency braking should only be used
in exceptional circumstances.
In the event of a fault with the brake pedal or
in exceptional circumstances (e.g. driver taken
ill, driver under instruction, etc.), a continuous
pull on the control lever will brake the vehicle.
Braking takes place as long as the control lever
is being pulled. Braking stops when the control
lever is released.
The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle
during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
"Parking brake faulty” message will be displayed.

If the ABS and DSC systems malfunction,
signalled by the illumination of one or both
warning lamps in the instrument panel, then
stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is
immobilised.

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Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp comes on and a message is
displayed, when the ignition is switched on.
In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up
mode and is locked in 3
rd gear. It is possible to
feel a significant jolt (without risk for the gearbox)
while changing from P to R and from N to R.
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
There is a risk of damaging the gearbox: – If the accelerator and brake pedals are
pressed simultaneously.
– In the event of a battery failure, forcing the
selector from position P to another position.
With an automatic gearbox, never try to
start the engine by pushing the vehicle.
EAT8 automatic gearbox
Automatic 8 speed gearbox with a push selector.
It also offers a manual mode with gear changes
via control paddles situated behind the steering
wheel.
or holds the gear selected until the maximum
engine speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effective engine braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety
reasons.
Never select position N while the vehicle
is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
"Sport" and "Snow" programmes
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in specific conditions of use.
"Sport"
► Press this button, once the engine has
started.
"
S" appears on the instrument panel.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
On versions fitted with the
Driver Sport Pack, the
"S" button is replaced by the " SPORT" button.
"Snow"
► Press this button, once the engine has
started.

"T" appears on the instrument panel.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery roads.
This programme improves starting and traction
when grip is poor.
Driver Sport Pack
This function favours a dynamic style of driving.► Press the " SPORT" button, after
starting the engine.
"S" appears in the instrument panel.
For more information on Driver Sport Pack,
refer to the corresponding section.
Return to automatic operation
► At any time, press the selected button ( "S or
"T") again to quit the activated programme and
return to auto-adaptive mode.
Manual operation
To limit fuel consumption during an extended standstill with the engine
running (for example, in a traffic jam), set the
gear selector to N and apply the parking
brake.
►

Selecting position

M
enables sequential
shifting between the six gears.
►

Push backwards to shift up a gear
.
►

Push forwards to shift down a gear
.
The gearbox only changes gear if the road
speed and engine speed permit; apart from
this condition, the rules for automatic operation
temporarily apply.
D disappears, and the gears engaged
appear in succession on the instrument
panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
selected gear flashes for a few seconds, then the
gearactually activated is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D to
position M
at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
automatically.
The Sport and Snow programmes are inactive
in manual operation.
This symbol is displayed if a gear is not engaged correctly (gear selector between
two positions).
Switching the vehicle off
Before switching off the engine, it is possible to
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.
If the selector is not in position P, when
the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is
switched off, an audible signal sounds and a
message appears.
►

Return the gear selector to P

; the audible
signal stops and the message disappears.

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6Engaging reverse gear
► Slow down until you come to a stop.
► Depress the brake pedal, then press the
Unlock
button.
►

While maintaining the presses, select
mode

R.
Manual mode
Entering the mode:
► With mode D initially selected.
►

Press button
M; the green indicator lamp in
the button comes on.
Exiting the mode:
►

Push forwards once to return to
D.
or
►

Press button
M; the indicator lamp in the
button goes off.
Switching off the ignition
To switch off the ignition, the vehicle must be
stationary.
Changing to free-wheeling
For more information on Changing to free-
wheeling , refer to the corresponding section.
If you open the driver's door while mode
N is engaged, an audible signal will
sound. It will stop when you close the driver's
door again.
Special aspects of automatic mode
The gearbox selects the gear that offers
optimum performance, taking account of the outside temperature, the road profile, the vehicle
load and the driving style.
For maximum acceleration, press the accelerator
fully down (kick-down). The gearbox changes
down automatically or holds the selected gear
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
Steering mounted controls allow the driver to
temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed
and engine speed conditions permit.
Special aspects of manual mode
The gearbox only changes from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
conditions permit.
Starting the vehicle
From mode P:
►
Fully depress the brake pedal.
►

Start the engine.
►


Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
press the

Unlock button.
►

Push once or twice rearwards to select
the automatic mode

D, or forwards to engage
reverse
R.
From neutral
N:
►

Fully depress the brake pedal.
►


Start the engine.
►


Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
push rearwards to select the automatic mode


D
,
or forwards, while pressing the Unlock
button to
engage reverse

R
.
Then, from
D or R:
►

Release the brake pedal.
► Accelerate gradually to automatically release
the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately
.
With an automatic gearbox, never try to
start the engine by pushing the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
Whatever the state of the gearbox, when the
ignition is switched off, mode P is engaged
automatically and immediately.
However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged
after a delay of 5 seconds (allowing for the
process of putting the vehicle into free-wheeling
mode).
Check that mode
P has been engaged and
that the electric parking brake was applied
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
The corresponding indicator lamps in the selector and the electric parking brake
control lever must be on, as well as those in the
instrument panel.
SPORT/ECO control
Driver Sport Pack
With the engine running, when the Driver Sport
Pack is activated, the gearbox delays changing
up for a more dynamic driving style.
The programme is automatically deactivated
when the ignition is switched off.
Activating the
Driver Sport Pack is not
recommended in the following situations:

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6With an automatic gearbox, gear
changes are faster.
Activation of Driver Sport Pack acts like the Sport programme on the operation of
the gearbox.
Activation

► Press and hold the Sport button until the
back-lighting of the instrument panel changes.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
If the LED flashes, activation is not
possible (for example if Park Assist or
snow mode is selected) and so the back-
lighting returns to its normal mode.
If the LED continues to flash, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Display of the vehicle's
dynamic parameters
► To display this information, select "Personal"
display on the touch screen, then select the
screen corresponding to the dynamic mode.
This telemetry information (longitudinal
and lateral acceleration, power produced,
turbocharger pressure, etc.) is given as an
indication only.
Gear efficiency indicator
(Depending on engine.)
This system reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on driving conditions and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise you
to skip one or more gears.
Gear shift recommendations should not be
considered compulsory. The road layout, traffic
density and safety remain decisive factors when
choosing the best gear. The driver therefore
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the guidance issued by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.
The information appears on the instrument panel, in the form of an arrow
and the recommended gear.
The system adapts its gear shift recommendation according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the driver’s
inputs (power, acceleration, braking, etc.).
The system never suggests:
–

engaging first gear
,
–

engaging reverse gear
.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights,
queues, etc.). The engine restarts automatically
- START mode - as soon as the driver wishes to
move off again.
Primarily designed for urban use, the function
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level
when stationary.
The function does not affect the functionalities of
the vehicle, in particular the braking.
Deactivation/Reactivation
The function is activated by default when the
ignition is switched on.
To deactivate/reactivate the function:

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vehicle has reached a speed of 5 mph
(8 km/h).
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode
is not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear or turning the
steering wheel.
Engine restarting (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the
driver indicates the intention of moving off again.
► With a manual gearbox: with the clutch
pedal fully depressed.
► With an automatic gearbox:
• With the selector in position D or M: with the
brake pedal released.
• With the selector in position N and the brake
pedal released: with the selector at D or M.
• With the selector in position P and the brake
pedal depressed: with the selector at R, N,
D or M.
• Reverse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine will restart automatically if all
conditions for operation are met again and in the
following cases.
– The electric parking brake is being applied.
– Vehicle speed exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
– Some specific conditions (braking assistance,
air conditioning setting, etc.).
With the dashboard button



► Press the button.
A message in the instrument panel confirms the
change of status.
When the function is deactivated, the orange
indicator lamp is lit; if the engine was in standby,
it restarts immediately.
With the touch screen button
It is set via the Driving/Vehicle touch
screen menu.
A message on the instrument panel confirms the
change of status.
When the function is deactivated, if the engine
was in standby, it restarts immediately.
Associated indicator lamp
Function activated.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid
any risk of injury caused by the engine
restarting automatically.
Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations, particularly on flooded
roads, refer to the corresponding section.
Operation
Main conditions for operation
– The driver ’s door must be closed.
– The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
–

The state of charge of the battery must be
sufficient.
–


The temperature of the engine must be within
its nominal operating range.
–


The outside temperature must be between
0°C and 35°C.
Putting the engine into standby
(STOP mode)
The engine automatically enters standby mode
as soon as the driver indicates their intention to
stop.
– With a manual gearbox, at speeds below 2
mph (3 km/h) (with BlueHDi 130 S&S engine) or
with the vehicle stationary (other engines), when
you place the gear lever into neutral and release
the clutch pedal.
–

W
ith an automatic gearbox, with the vehicle
stationary, when you depress the brake pedal or
place the gear selector in position N.
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby
during the journey. It is reset to zero every time
the ignition is switched on.
Special cases:
The engine will not go into standby if all of the
conditions for operation are not met and in the
following cases.
–

Steep slope (ascending or descending).
–


V
ehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h)
since the last engine start (with the key or the
"START/STOP"button).
–

Electric parking brake applied or being
applied.
–


Needed
to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
–

Demisting active.
–


Braking assistance being used.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
After the engine has restarted, STOP mode may not be available until the

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6vehicle has reached a speed of 5 mph
(8 km/h).
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode
is not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear or turning the
steering wheel.
Engine restarting (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the
driver indicates the intention of moving off again.
►

W
ith a manual gearbox: with the clutch
pedal fully depressed.
►

W
ith an automatic gearbox:
•

With the selector in position D

or M: with the
brake pedal released.
•

With the selector in position N

and the brake
pedal released: with the selector at D or M.
•

With the selector in position P

and the brake
pedal depressed: with the selector at R, N,
D or M.
•

Reverse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine will restart automatically if all
conditions for operation are met again and in the
following cases.
–
The electric parking brake is being applied.
–


V
ehicle speed exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
–

Some specific conditions (braking assistance,
air conditioning setting, etc.).
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
Malfunctions
Depending on the vehicle’s equipment:In the event of a system malfunction, this
warning lamp flashes on the instrument
panel.
The warning lamp in this button flashes and a message appears, accompanied by
an audible signal.
Have the vehicle checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The vehicle stalls in STOP mode
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come
on if there is a fault.
Depending on version, a warning message
may also be displayed, prompting you to place
the gear selector in position N and depress the
brake pedal.
►

Switch off the ignition then start the engine
again with the key or the " ST

ART/STOP" button.
The Stop & Start system requires a 12 V battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work concerning the battery must be
carried out only by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Under-inflation detection
This system automatically checks the tyre pressures while driving.
It compares the information given by the wheel
speed sensors with reference values, which
must be reinitialised every time the tyre
pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed.
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one or
more tyres.
Under-inflation detection does not
replace the need for vigilance on the part
of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
regularly check the tyre pressures (including
the spare wheel), especially before a long
journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres, particularly
in adverse conditions (heavy load, high
speed, long journey):
–

worsens road-holding.
–


lengthens braking distances.
–


causes premature wear of the tyres.
–


increases energy consumption.
The inflation pressures defined for the vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure
label.
For more information on the Identification
markings, refer to the corresponding section.