PEUGEOT 3008 HYbrif4, Handbook

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HYBRID SYSTEM
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ZEV mode *
(all electric)
Sport mode
(Diesel and
electric)
4WD mode **
(Diesel and
electric)
Zero emissions vehicle operation is as-
sured 100 % by electric drive.
This mode
forces silent running at
moderate speeds.
This mode allows more dynamic driving
by providing additional performance .
Vehicle acceleration and pick-up are
maximised by using the capacity of the
electric motor, supplementing the power
of the Diesel engine.
This mode manages the progressive-
ness of the accelerator, the automatic
gear control gearbox and the use of the
electric motor.
In Sport mode:
-
The electric motor can be used up to
70 mph (120 km/h).
This mode provides additional traction ***
at low speed by driving all 4 wheels of the
vehicle continuously: the Diesel engine
(front wheel drive) and the electric motor
(rear wheel drive) operate simultaneously
and permanently.
Their coupling is managed electroni-
cally to optimise traction on slippery
surfaces.
In 4WD mode:
- Power for the electric motor is
provided, if needed, by the alterna-
tor-starter motor of the front engine.
The Diesel engine operates continu-
ously.
- The additional traction from the elec-
tric motor is available up to 70 mph
(120 km/h).
* ZEV: Zero Emissions Vehicle.
In ZEV mode:
- the accelerator control is progres-
sive.
- Range and acceleration capacity are
limited. The maximum speed possible
is around 36 mph (60 km/h).
- Under high load or a priority require-
ment causing the start of the Diesel
engine, the system changes auto-
matically to AUTO mode.
It can be activated when
the required conditions are
met, particularly if the state
of charge of high voltage
battery is suf fi cient (4 bars minimum).
If the conditions do not allow
this mode, a message that the
ZEV mode is not available ap-
pears in the screen, the ZEV
warning lamp fl ashes for a few
seconds then goes off and the selector
comes on in AUTO.
** 4WD: 4 Wheel Drive.
*** This mode will be even more effec-
tive if suitable tyres are fi tted (winter
tyres in particular).
This mode should be used on
snow covered roads or dif fi cult
ground (mud, sand, …).