Driving Modes - PEUGEOT 2008 Handbook

Driving
For example, to change from P to R, either
push forwards twice without passing the point of
resistance or push just once, passing the point
of resistance:
– In the first case, the selector goes from P to N,
then from N to R.
– In the second case, the selector goes directly
from P to R.
Regenerative braking
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 and recharges the battery.
► From mode D/B, moving the push selector
backwards activates/deactivates the function.
The D on the instrument panel is replaced with
a B.
The state of the function is not saved when the
ignition is switched off.
The driver must always be ready to use
the brake pedal: in certain situations (e.g.
full battery, extreme temperatures), the
regenerative braking level may be temporarily
limited and deceleration may be reduced.

Driving modes

The number and type of driving modes available
depend on the vehicle's engine and equipment.
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Driving modes are selected using the following
control:
Pressing the control displays the modes on the
instrument panel.
With an electric motor, you cannot select a mode
if the READY lamp is off.
When the message disappears, the selected
mode is activated and remains indicated on the
instrument panel (except NORMAL mode).
With Advanced Grip Control, additional driving
modes are available, offering enhanced traction
control.
For more information on Advanced Grip
Control, refer to the corresponding section.
Whenever the ignition is switched on, NORMAL
mode is selected by default.
NORMAL
Restores the vehicle's original settings.
Reduces traction battery electrical energy
consumption by limiting engine torque.
ECO
Reduces energy consumption by restricting the
performance of the heating and air conditioning
systems, although it does not deactivate them.
Free-wheeling in ECO mode: depending on
version, with the EAT8 gearbox, moving into
"free-wheeling" is encouraged to slow the vehicle
down without using engine braking. You can
save fuel by anticipating the need to slow down
and lifting your foot fully off the accelerator pedal.
Further reduces traction battery electrical energy
consumption by limiting engine torque.
SPORT
Enables more dynamic driving, acting on the
power steering, accelerator and gear changes
with an automatic gearbox and the possibility of
displaying the vehicle's dynamic settings on the
instrument panel.
MANUAL
Permanent "Manual" mode with an automatic
gearbox and Full Park Assist.
Enables manual gear changing using the
steering-mounted paddles.
Hill start assist
This system keeps your vehicle briefly stationary
(for approximately 2 seconds) when making a hill
start, while you transfer your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This system is only active when: