Paddle shift Peugeot 508 2020 Owner's Manual

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Driving
6Push selector

A.Button P
To put the gearbox into Park mode.
B. Unlock button To unlock the gearbox and come out of

P
or
to change to
R, with the foot on the brake
pedal.
Press and hold this button before pushing the
selector.
C. Button M
To change from mode

D
to permanent
manual mode.
(Depending on version: with Full Park Assist,
the manual mode is accessed via the DRIVE
MODE control)
D. Gearbox state indicator lamps (R, N, D)


► Move the selector by pressing it forwards
( N or R) or rearwards (N or D) once or twice,
passing the point of resistance if necessary.
The push selector returns to its initial position
when released.
For example, to change from
P to R, while
pressing Unlock, push forward twice without
crossing the point of resistance or push once
crossing the point of resistance:
–

In the first case, the gearbox goes from
P to N,
then from
N to R.
–

In the second case, the gearbox goes directly
from

P to R.
Steering-mounted controls
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.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox
status is displayed on the instrument panel:
P : Park.
R : Reverse.
N : Neutral.
D1...D6/D8 : Automatic mode.
M1...M6/M8 : Manual mode.
- : Instruction not processed in manual mode.
If the driver's door is opened with the ignition on,
a message is displayed, prompting you to set the
gearbox to mode P.
Operation
With the engine running, if it is necessary to
press the brake pedal and/or the Unlock button

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Driving
COMFORT
(with Active Suspension Control)
Allows more comfortable driving and softer
suspension.
NORMAL
Restores the vehicle’s original settings.
Together with Active Suspension Control, this
mode offers the best compromise between
comfort and handling.
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.
With hybrid engine
Each time the ignition is switched on, ELECTRIC
mode is selected by default.
ELECTRIC
Allows 100% electric driving. The maximum
speed is approximately 84 mph (135 km/h).
When starting the vehicle, if the conditions do not
allow the activation or retention of

ELECTRIC

mode, the message
“Electric mode currently
unavailable” is displayed in the instrument panel.
The vehicle automatically changes to HYBRID
mode.
The lighting of a blue LED under the interior
rear view mirror, visible from outside the vehicle,
confirms driving in ELECTRIC mode.
The lighting of the LED can be
deactivated by inserting the tip of a paper
clip type accessory into the hole under the
mirror
.
Conditions of activation
–

Adequate battery charge level. Charging
the vehicle after each drive is therefore
recommended.

The ELECTRIC mode is
available as long as there is power left in the
battery.
–

Exterior temperature between 0°C and 45°C.
Manually exiting the mode
–


Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
–


Select another mode.
In case of non-use of the vehicle for a
long period (several months), a restart of
the petrol engine may occur even if the
battery is charged.
HYBRID
Optimises the fuel consumption of the vehicle
by managing the alternating or simultaneous
operation of the two types of engine ,
according to road conditions and driving style.
In HYBRID mode, it is possible to drive in
100% electric mode if the battery charge level
is sufficient and acceleration requirements are
moderate.
When navigation is activated, the use
of HYBRID mode is advisable to optimise
electrical consumption.
SPORT
Allows more dynamic driving to take advantage
of the vehicle's maximum performance.
Electric power is used to supplement the petrol
engine as long as there is energy left in the
battery.
COMFORT
Depending on equipment.
Combines the HYBRID mode and Active
Suspension Control (controlled shock absorption
option).
In COMFORT mode, the suspension favours soft
shock absorption to improve driving comfort on
uneven surfaces.
For more information on Active
Suspension Control , refer to the
corresponding section.
Gear efficiency indicator
This system helps reduce fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and the
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
skipping one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are only
optional. In fact, 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.
This function cannot be deactivated.
With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.
The information appears in 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
requirements (power, acceleration, braking,
etc.).
The system never suggests:
– engaging first gear,
– engaging reverse.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights,