2024 PEUGEOT 308 ESP

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Driving
Major malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied by the display of a
message.
You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch off the ignition.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Electric dual-clutch
automatic gearbox
(e-DCS6/7)
6-speed or 7-speed electrified dual-clutch
automatic gearbox with push selector for
respectively hybrid vehicles or rechargeable
hybrid vehicles.
It also offers a manual mode with gear changes
via control paddles located behind the steering
wheel.
It includes the 48
V electric motor, which
improves the performance of the petrol engine,
reduces fuel consumption and drives in
all-electric.
Push selector

For hybrid vehicles

For rechargeable hybrid vehicles
P. Auto Park
Press this button to switch to Parking mode.
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are
blocked.
R. Reverse N.
Neutral
To free-wheel and move the vehicle, with the
ignition off.
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer
to the corresponding section.
D. Driving in automatic mode
The gearbox manages gear changes
according to the style of driving, the road
profile and the vehicle load.
M. Driving in manual mode (Hybrid)
Press this button to switch to manual mode.
The driver changes gear using the steering-
mounted controls.
B. Driving in automatic mode with regenerative
braking function (Rechargeable hybrid)
Press this button to activate the regenerative
braking function.
The gearbox also manages braking when the
accelerator pedal is released.
►
In mode
N, with your foot on the brake pedal,
push without passing the point of resistance: •
Forwards, mode
R is selected.
•
Backwards, mode
D
is selected.
Release the selector fully after each push; it
will then return to its initial position.
Special cases
To avoid mode N (quick change from D to R and
back again):
►

In mode
R, push backwards past the point of
resistance, mode D is selected.
►

In mode
D, push forwards past the point of
resistance, mode R is selected.

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6► To return to mode N, push without passing
the point of resistance.
Steering-mounted controls
(Depending on equipment)
In mode M or D, the steering-mounted control
paddles can be used to change gear manually.
They cannot be used to select neutral or to
engage or disengage reverse gear.


► Pull the " +" or "-" paddle towards you and
release to shift up or down a gear, respectively.
Electric motor
The electric motor included in the automatic
gearbox, which is used for the first start, provides
12
V power supply via the DC/DC converter and
provides electric assistance to the petrol engine.
The electric motor has the following features:
–

Provide an additional torque to the gearbox,
optimising the performance of the petrol engine.
–


Recover the kinetic energy of the deceleration
phases, converting it into electrical energy

, which
can be used for traction or for the power supply
of electrical accessories installed on the vehicle.
– Recharge the 48 V traction battery when the
state of charge is too low.
–

Provide all-electric driving only
.
These features are achieved through the
following functions set of automatic operating
mode:
–
e-Boost.
–
e-Creeping.
–
e-Launch.
–
e-Queueing.
–
e-Parking.
A manual operating mode is also available
to activate/deactivate the restart of the petrol
engine while driving: the e-Auto mode.
When mode P or N is selected on the
automatic gearbox, the noise level in the
engine compartment may increase due to the
start of the charging phase of the traction
battery: this is normal and does not represent
a malfunction.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox
status is displayed on the instrument panel:
P Parking
R Reverse
N Neutral
D Automatic forward gear (Hybrid)
M1...6 Manual forward gear (Hybrid)
D1...7Automatic forward gear (Rechargeable
hybrid)
B1...7 Automatic forward gear with
regenerative braking function
(Rechargeable hybrid)
The gear engaged is also displayed in Sport
mode.
However, in all-electric driving, the gear engaged
is not indicated.
The state of the gearbox remains displayed on
the instrument panel for a few seconds after
switching off the ignition.
Operation
Only appropriate mode change instructions are
validated.
With the engine running, if it is necessary to
depress the brake pedal to change modes,
an alert message will be displayed on the
instrument panel.
With the engine running and the brakes
released, if R, D or M is selected, the
vehicle moves off, even without pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Never depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time - risk of damage to
the gearbox!
If you open the driver's door while mode
N is engaged, an audible signal will
sound and mode P will be engaged. The

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audible signal stops when the driver's door is
closed.
At speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h),
opening the driver ’s door will engage
mode P
- risk of sudden braking!
In the event of battery failure, it is
essential to place the chock(s) supplied
with the tool kit against one of the wheels to
immobilise the vehicle.
Special aspects of automatic mode
These functions respond to common driving
situations where the electric motor is available
to provide additional power or zero-emission
driving.
These functions are only available if the traction battery is sufficiently charged.
These five functions cannot be deactivated.
e-Launch
With the petrol engine off, this function allows the
vehicle to run in electric mode without affecting
performance.
By depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle
starts to drive as soon as the mode D or R of the
automatic gearbox is selected.
e-Creeping
With the petrol engine off, by releasing the
brake pedal, this function allows the vehicle to
be moved forward or backward in electric mode
without having to depress the accelerator pedal,
as soon as the mode D or R of the automatic
gearbox is selected.
e-Queueing
This function makes it possible to follow a
queue of vehicles with several stops followed
by restarts of the vehicle, using the e-Creeping,
e-Launch and electric driving modes.
e-Parking
This function allows parking manoeuvres to be
carried out at reduced speed with the help of
the electric motor when the mode D or R of the
automatic gearbox is selected.
e-Boost
This function allows simultaneous operation
of the petrol engine and the electric motor,
combined with the automatic gearbox.
By fully depressing the accelerator pedal ("kick-
down" function), when the traction battery is fully
charged, it is possible to exceed the torque of
the petrol engine alone, thanks to the additional
torque provided by the electric motor.
Repeated use of the brake pedal causes
the restart of petrol engine to provide
braking assistance.
Special aspects of manual mode
The gearbox only changes from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
conditions permit.
The petrol engine can also be switched off in
manual mode when stopped in traffic or when
the accelerator pedal is released.
For hybrid vehicles, the all-electric potential of
the driving mode used ( Normal or Eco) is also
retained.
For rechargeable hybrid vehicles, the all-electric
potential of the driving mode used ( Hybrid or
Electric) is also retained.
Using the steering wheel paddles also
causes the restarting of petrol engine.
If high traction is required, the driver can
deactivate the e-Auto mode using the touch
screen application.
Regenerative braking (Brake
function)
The regenerative braking function emulates
engine braking, slowing the vehicle with no need
to depress the brake pedal. When the driver
releases the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slows
down more quickly.
The energy recovered when the accelerator
pedal is released is used to partially recharge the
traction battery.

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6This partial recharging has no effect on the charge level indicator.
The resulting deceleration of the vehicle does not cause the brake lamps to come
on.
►

From
mode D, press button B to activate/
deactivate the function.
D on the instrument panel is replaced with B.
The state of the function is not saved when the
ignition is switched off.
In some situations (e.g. battery full,
extreme temperatures), the amount of
regenerative braking may be temporarily
limited, resulting in less deceleration.
The driver must remain alert to traffic
conditions and must always be ready to use
the brake pedal.
Regenerative braking using the brake
pedal
Energy recovery can also be produced
by depressing the brake pedal in order to
partially recharge the traction battery, without
affecting the charge level indicator.
Starting the vehicle
► Fully depress the brake pedal. ►
Start the petrol engine by depressing the
brake pedal until the engine is running at a
stabilised engine speed.
►

With your foot on the brake pedal, push once
or twice backwards to select automatic mode D
,
or forwards to shift into reverse gear R.
►
Release the brake pedal.
►

Accelerate gradually to automatically release
the electric parking brake.
The petrol engine may stop after the first start if
operating conditions allow (e.g.
state of charge
of the traction battery, external temperature,
efficiency of the catalytic converter, torque
demand, selected driving mode, thermal comfort
of the passenger compartment).
Then, the vehicle moves off immediately in all-
electric (e-Launch function).
Switching the vehicle off
Regardless of the current gearbox mode,
mode
P is immediately engaged automatically
when the ignition is switched off.
However, in mode
N, mode P will be engaged
after a delay of 5
seconds (time to enable 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 on the gear selector and the electric parking
brake control must be on, as well as the indicator
lamps on the instrument panel.
Gearbox malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and
the display of a message.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Do not drive faster than 62
mph (100 km/h),
keeping to the speed limit.
Switching of the gearbox to back-up mode
Depending on the malfunction, the gearbox only
shifts in odd or even gears, locks in one gear or
loses some gears.
For hybrid vehicles, the paddles on the steering
wheel do not work and mode

M
is no longer
accessible.
You may feel a significant jolt on engaging
reverse gear. This will not damage the gearbox.
Selector malfunction
Minor malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal.
Drive carefully.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In some cases, the selector indicator lamps may
no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still
displayed on the instrument panel.

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Major malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied by the display of a
message.
You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch off the ignition.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Drive selector (Electric)

The drive selector is a pulse selector with a
regenerative braking function.
The drive selector provides traction control
based on the driving style, the road profile and
the vehicle load.
With regenerative braking activated, it also
manages engine braking when the accelerator
pedal is released. P.
Park
Button for parking the vehicle: the front
wheels are locked (the button lights up to
indicate that it is activated).
R. Reverse
To engage reverse gear, with your foot on the
brake pedal.
N. Neutral
To move the vehicle with the ignition off and
so allow it to free-wheel.
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer
to the corresponding section.
D. Drive (automatic forward gear)
B. Brake (regenerative braking)
Regenerative braking (the button lights up to
indicate its activation).
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on, the drive
selector status is displayed on the instrument
panel:
P : Park.
R : Reverse.
N : Neutral.
D : Drive (automatic forward gear).
B : Brake (regenerative braking activated).
Operation
► In mode N, with your foot on the brake pedal,
push without passing the point of resistance:
• Forwards, mode R is selected.
• Backwards, mode D
is selected.
Release the selector fully after each push; it
will then return to its initial position.
Special cases
To avoid mode N (quick change from D to R and
back again):
►

In mode
R, push backwards past the point of
resistance, mode D is selected.
►

In mode
D, push forwards past the point of
resistance,
mode R is selected.
►

T
o return to mode N, push without passing
the point of resistance.
Regenerative braking
With the Brake function and when
decelerating
The Brake function emulates engine braking,
slowing the vehicle with no need to depress the
brake pedal. The vehicle slows more quickly
when the driver releases the accelerator pedal.
The energy recovered when the accelerator
pedal is released is then used to partially
recharge the traction battery, thereby increasing
the vehicle's driving range.
The resulting deceleration of the vehicle does not cause the brake lamps to come
on.

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6Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held temporarily by hill start assist.
If someone needs to get out of the vehicle
with the engine running, apply the parking
brake manually. Then check that the parking
brake indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp
in the electric parking brake control are on
fixed.
The hill start assist function cannot be deactivated. However, using the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its
operation.
Operation

Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary,
the vehicle is held for a short time when the
driver releases the brake pedal:
–

If first gear or neutral is engaged on a manual
gearbox.
–


If mode
D, M or B is selected on an automatic
gearbox.
–

If mode
D or B is selected on the drive
selector.


Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary
and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held
for a short time when the driver releases the
brake pedal.
Malfunction
If the event of a malfunction, these
warning lamps light up on the
instrument panel, accompanied by the display of
a message.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Gear shift indicator
(Depending on engine)
This system is designed to reduce fuel
consumption by recommending the most suitable
gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and
the vehicle's equipment, the system may
recommend skipping one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are
not to be considered mandatory. Indeed, the
configuration of the road, the traffic density and
safety remain determining factors when choosing
the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains
responsible for deciding whether or not to follow
the system’s advice.
The system 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 the gear change instructions according to the driving
conditions (e.g.
slope, load) and driving style
(e.g.
power demand, acceleration, braking).
The system never suggests:
–

engaging first gear
.
–

engaging reverse gear
.
Stop & Start (Petrol or
Diesel)
The Stop & Start function puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stationary (e.g.
red
lights, traffic jams). The engine automatically
restarts - START mode - as soon as the driver
indicates the intention of moving off again.
Primarily designed for urban use, the function
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and

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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
By default, the function is activated when the
ignition is switched on.
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen
application.
or
Direct access to the Shortcuts for driving aids .
The display of a message on the instrument
panel confirms the change of state.
If the function is deactivated while the engine is
in STOP mode, it will restart immediately.
Associated indicator lamps
Function activated: engine on standby
(STOP mode)
Function deactivated or malfunction
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 level of charge in 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:
–

W
ith a manual gearbox: when you place
the gear lever in neutral and release the clutch
pedal.
–

W
ith an automatic gearbox: with the gear
selector in mode D or M, when the brake pedal
is depressed until the vehicle stops or when the
mode N is selected, with the vehicle stationary.
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 the
conditions for operation are not met and in the
following cases:
–

Steep slope (ascending or descending).
–


Sport mode selected (depending on
equipment).
–


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

Demisting active.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.

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The display of a message on the instrument
panel confirms the change of state.
Function deactivated, this indicator lights
up in the instrument panel.
If high traction is required, the driver can
deactivate the e-Auto mode using the
touch screen application.
Tyre under-inflation detection
This system alerts the driver if one or more tyres
suffer a drop in pressure.
The alert is raised when the vehicle is moving,
not when stationary.
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.
It takes into account the last values stored
during the reinitialisation request. It is therefore
essential that the tyre pressure is correct during
the operation. This operation is the driver’s
responsibility.
The tyre under-inflation detection cannot, in any circumstances, 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.
Checking tyre pressures
This check should be done monthly
when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for
1

hour or after a journey of less than 6 miles
(10

km) at moderate speeds).
Otherwise, add 0.3
bar to the pressures
shown on the label.
Snow chains
The system does not have to be
reinitialised after fitting or removing snow
chains.
Under-inflation alert
This is signalled by the fixed illumination of this warning lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and, depending on equipment, the
display of a message.
►

Reduce speed immediately
, avoid excessive
steering movements and avoid sudden braking.
►

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
The loss of pressure detected may not always cause visible deformation of the
tyre.
Do not rely on just a visual check.
►

Using a compressor
, such as the one in
the temporary puncture repair kit, check the
pressures of all four tyres when cold.
►

If it is not possible to carry out this check
immediately

, drive carefully at reduced speed.
►

In the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare wheel
(depending on equipment).
Driving too slowly may not ensure
optimum monitoring.
The alert is not immediately triggered in the
event of a sudden loss of pressure or tyre
blow-out. This is because analysis of the
values read by the wheel's speed sensors
can take several minutes.
The alert may be delayed at speeds below
25

mph (40 km/h), or when adopting a sporty
driving mode.
The alert is kept active until the system is reinitialised.