PEUGEOT 2008 2016 Owners Manual

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At very low speed, if reverse gear
is requested, this will only be taken
into account when the vehicle is
immobilised. A warning lamp appears in
the instrument panel screen.
Manual gear changingManual mode
On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will
not change up unless the driver acts on
the gear lever or the steering mounted
paddles.
Never select neutral N while the vehicle
is moving.
Only engage reverse gear R when the
vehicle is immobilised with the brake
pedal pressed.
This selective gear change mode enables you
to overtake, for example, while still remaining in
automatic mode.
F

O

perate the + or - steering mounted control
paddle.
The gearbox engages the gear requested if the
engine speed permits. AUTO is still displayed
in the instrument panel.
After a few moments without any action on
the controls, the gearbox resumes automatic
control of the gears. F

W

hen the vehicle has moved off, select
position M to change to manual mode.
F

P

ull the selector towards the +

sign to
change up a gear.
F

P

ush the selector towards the - sign to
change down a gear.
The gears engaged appear
successively in the instrument panel
screen.
The gear change requests are only carried out
if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
changes down automatically to permit
acceleration in the correct gear.
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Operating fault
When immobilising the vehicle, with
the engine running, you must place the
gear selector at neutral N.
Before carrying out any work in the
engine compartment, check that the
gear selector is at neutral N and that the
parking brake is applied. With the ignition on, the flashing
of this warning lamp and the
flashing of AUTO
, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in
the instrument panel screen, indicates a
malfunction of the gearbox.
Have it checked by PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.
You must press the brake pedal firmly
when starting the engine.
Whatever the circumstances, you must
manually apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can
choose to:
-
m
ove to position N to engage neutral,
-

l
eave the gear engaged; in this case, it will
not be possible to move the vehicle.
In both cases, you must apply the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle.
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4-speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the ease of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by sport and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are available:
-
a
utomatic operation with electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,
with a sport programme for a more
dynamic style of driving and a snow
programme to make driving easier when
grip is poor.
-

m
anual operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver.
Automatic gearbox
1. Gear selector knob.
2. B utton "S" (spor t) .
3.


Button "T " (snow).
Gear selection gate Gear selector positions
P.
Park.
- I mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on or off.
-
S

tarting the engine.
R.
R

everse.
-

R
eversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,
engine at idle.
N.
N

eutral.
-

I
mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on.
-
S

tarting the engine.
D.
A

utomatic operation.
M + / -.

M
anual operation with sequential
changing of the 4 gears.
F

P
ush for wards to change up through the
gears.


or
F


P
ull backwards to change down through
the gears.
Displays in the instrument panel
When you move the selector in the gate to
select a position, the corresponding indicator is
displayed in the instrument panel.
P.


Park
R.


Reverse
N.
N

eutral
D.
D

rive (Automatic driving)
S.
Sport programme
T .
Snow programme
1 2 3 4.

G
ears engaged during manual
operation
-.
I

nvalid value during manual operation
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F With your foot on the brake, select position P or N .
Moving off
When the engine is running at idle,
with the brakes released, if position R ,
D or
M is selected, the vehicle moves
even without the accelerator being
pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle without
supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P .
If position N is selected inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle then select position D to
accelerate. Never select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Automatic operation
F Select position D for automatic changing
of the 4 gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide efficient engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.
F

S

tart the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of
an warning message.
F

W

ith the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
F

R

elease the parking brake.
F

Sel

ect position R , D or M.
F

G

radually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle then moves off.
If the ambient temperature is
below

-23°C, the engine should be
left at idle for 4 minutes, to ensure the
correct operation and life of the engine
and gearbox.
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Sport and snow
programmes
Sport programme "S"
F Press button "S", after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme " T"
F Press button " T", after starting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and drive
when traction is poor.
T appears in the instrument panel.
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.
Return to standard
automatic operation
Manual operation
F Select position M for sequential
changing
of the four gears.
F

P
ush the selector towards the + sign to
change up a gear.
F

P
ull the selector towards the - sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.
F
A
t any time, press the button selected
again to quit the programme engaged and
return to auto-adaptive mode.
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There is a risk of damage to the
gearbox:
-
i
f you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,
-

i
f you force the movement of the
selector from the P position to
another position when the battery is
flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam...), put the selector
in the N position and apply the parking
brake.
Operating fault
When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen, indicates
a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R and from N to R . This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
If the selector is not in position P
,
when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, a warning
message appears in the screen.
F

R

eturn the selector to position P ;
the message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking
pace.
Stopping the vehicle
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Invalid value during manual
operationBefore switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
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Automatic gearbox (EAT6)
6 -speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the ease of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by sport and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are available:
-
a
utomatic operation for electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,
with the sport programme for a more
dynamic driving style or the snow
programme to improve driving on slippery
surfaces,
-

m
anual operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver. P.


Park.
-

I
mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on or off.
-
S

tarting the engine.
R.
R

everse.
-

R
eversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,
engine at idle.
N.

N
eutral.
-

I
mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on.
-
S

tarting the engine.
D.
A

utomatic operation.
M + / -.

M
anual operation with sequential
changing of the six gears.
F

P
ush for ward to change up through the
gears.


or
F


P
ull backward to change down through the
gears.Gear selector positions
When you move the selector to select a
position, the corresponding indicator is
displayed in the instrument panel.
P.


Park
R.


Reverse
N.
N

eutral
D.
D

rive (Automatic operation)
S.
Sp

ort programme.
T .

S
now programme.
1 2 3 4 5 6.

G
ears engaged during manual
operation
-.
I

nvalid value during manual operation
Displays in the instrument panel
Gear selector gate
1. Gear selector.
2. "S "
(spor t) button.
3.


"T " (snow) button.
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When the engine is running at idle,
with the brakes released, if position R,
D or
M is selected, the vehicle moves
even without the accelerator being
pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle without
supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P .
Moving off
F With your foot on the brake,
select position P or N .
F

S

tart the engine.
If these conditions are not met, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of
an warning message.
F

W

ith the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
F

R

elease the parking brake.
F

Sel

ect position R , D or M.
F

G

radually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
If position N is selected inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to return
to idle then select position D before
accelerating.
If the ambient temperature is
below
-23°C, the engine should be left
at idle for four minutes, to ensure the
correct operation and life of the engine
and gearbox.
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Never select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Automatic operation
Reverse
When selecting reverse R with the ignition on,
the rear parking sensors are activated.
For more information, refer to the "Rear parking
sensors" section.
F

Sel

ect position D for automatic
changing
of the six gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide efficient engine
braking.
As a safety measure, if you release the
accelerator sharply, the gearbox will not
change up. These two special programmes complete
the automatic operation, for use in particular
circumstances.
Sport and snow programmes
"S" sport programme
F Press the "
S" button, once the engine has
started.
The gearbox automatically allows a more
dynamic driving style.
T Snow programme
F Press the " T" button, once the engine has
started.
The gearbox adapts itself to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme helps moving off and improves
traction when grip is poor.
At any time, press the button selected
again to leave the programme engaged
and return to auto-adaptive mode.
S appears in the instrument panel. T appears in the instrument panel.
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If the selector is not in position P,
when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, a warning
message appears in the screen.
F

R
eturn the selector to position P ;
the message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking
pace.
Manual operation
Invalid value during manual
operation
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
Operating fault
F Select position M for sequential changing
of the six gears.
F

M
ove the selector towards the + sign to
change up a gear.
F

M
ove the selector towards the - sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox engages first gear
automatically. With the ignition on, illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, indicates a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R and from N to R . This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
The sport and snow programmes are
not available when operating manually. There is a risk of damage to the
gearbox:
-

i
f you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,
-
i

f you force the movement of the
selector from the P position to
another position when the battery is
discharged.
To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam...), put the selector
in the N position and apply the parking
brake.
Driving