Driving -> Starting rechargeable hybrid vehicles for your Peugeot 3008 2016-2023
Driving
► With an automatic gearbox, select mode P
or N and press the brake pedal.
► Press the "START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
► With an automatic gearbox, ideally select
mode P or N.
► Press the "START/STOP" button.
► For rechargeable hybrid vehicles, before
leaving the vehicle, check that the READY
indicator lamp is switched off.
Starting rechargeable hybrid
vehicles
► Fully depress the brake pedal and press
the START/STOP button for approximately 2
seconds.
Diesel engines
► Keep your foot on the pedal until this
indicator lamp comes on, indicating the
activation of the rechargeable hybrid system
(confirmed by an audible signal).
In negative temperatures and/or when the
engine is cold, starting takes place only after the
preheating warning lamp goes out.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the "START/STOP" button:
► Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not
press the "START/STOP" button again until the
engine is running.
In all circumstances, if one of the starting
conditions is not met, a message is displayed.
In some circumstances, a message indicates
that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel
while pressing the "START/STOP" button to
assist unlocking of the steering column.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
On certain versions with an automatic gearbox
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not lock,
but the gearbox locks in mode P.
To exit Park mode, wait for the READY
indicator lamp to come on.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
By default, the system starts in Electric mode.
Depending on certain parameters (battery
charge level or outside temperature), the system
determines whether it is necessary to start the
petrol engine.
With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
It is possible to change the driving mode at any
time using the mode selector.
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Petrol engines
When the vehicle starts in electric mode,
it makes no noise.
Pay particular attention to pedestrians and
cyclists who may not hear the vehicle coming
despite the pedestrian horn.
With Petrol engines, after a cold start,
pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause
noticeable engine vibrations, for anything up
to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).
If the engine stalls, release the clutch
pedal and fully depress it again, the
engine will restart automatically.
Switching off
► Immobilise the vehicle using the parking
brake.
► With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear
lever into neutral.
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Driving
Back-up switch-off
Switching on the ignition
without starting the engine
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► Place and hold the remote control against the
reader.
► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox, select mode P,
then depress the brake pedal.
If the electronic key is not detected or is no
longer in the recognition zone, a message
appears in the instrument panel when closing a
door or trying to switch off the engine.
► To confirm the instruction to switch off the
engine, press the "START/STOP" button for
approximately 5 seconds.
With the electronic key in the passenger
compartment, pressing the "START/STOP"
button, without depressing any of the pedals,
allows the ignition to be switched on without
starting the engine (the instrument panel and
accessories such as the audio system and the
lighting will come on).
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
► Press this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
► Press the "START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
Key not detected
Emergency switch-off
In case of emergency only, the engine can be
switched off without conditions (even when
driving).
► Press the "START/STOP" button for about
5 seconds.
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column,
to enable the engine to be started if the system
fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or
if the battery in the electronic key is flat.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
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Driving
On certain versions with automatic gearbox
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not lock.
The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the
release of the parking brake, accompanied by
the display of the message "Parking brake
released".
The indicator lamp flashes in response to a
manual request to apply or release the brake.
brake indicator lamps on the instrument panel
and the control 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.
Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the
parking brake when the engine is switched off
and releases it when the vehicle moves off.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle, as they could release the parking
brake.
In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake will not operate.
As a safety measure, with a manual gearbox,
if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise
the vehicle by engaging a gear.
As a safety measure, with an automatic
gearbox, if the parking brake is not applied,
immobilise the vehicle by placing the supplied
chocks against one of the wheels.
When the vehicle is parked: on a
steep slope, heavily loaded or during
towing
With a manual gearbox, turn the wheels
toward the pavement and engage a gear.
With an automatic gearbox, turn the wheels
toward the pavement and select mode P.
When towing, the vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
At any time, with the engine running:
► To apply the parking brake, briefly pull the
control.
► To release it, briefly push the control while
pressing the brake pedal.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
This automatic operation can be temporarily
deactivated.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or engine running:
► Press the brake pedal.
► While maintaining pressure on the brake
pedal, briefly push the control.
Indicator lamp
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the
parking brake is applied: the parking
This indicator lamp comes on both on the
instrument panel and on the control to
confirm that the parking brake has been applied,
accompanied by display of the message
"Parking brake applied".
If the brake pedal is not depressed, the
parking brake is not released and a
message is displayed.
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