instrument panel PEUGEOT 4008 2014 Owner's Manual

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Gear shift indicator *
System which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up on vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox.


Operation


*
According to engine.
The symbol appears in the
instrument panel suggesting that you
change up.
In the case of driving which makes
particular demands on the per formance
of the engine (firm pressure on the
accelerator pedal, for example, when
overtaking...), the system will not
recommend a gear change.
The system never suggests:


- engaging reverse gear,

- engaging a lower gear.

The system inter venes only when driving
economically.
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one or more gears. You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear recommendations should not
be considered compulsory. In fact, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.

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Gear lever positions


P
: park.
Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
applied or not.

R
: reverse gear.
With the vehicle stationary, keep your foot
on the brake pedal and push the gear lever
forwards.

N
: neutral.

D
: driving in automated mode.
Move the lever backwards to select this mode.

+/-
: manual mode with sequential gear
changing.
Move the lever backwards, then to the left to
select this mode, then:


- push for ward to change up,

- pull backward to change down.

+
: gear changing in manual mode.
Press behind the "+/OFF"
steering mounted
control paddle to change up.

-
: gear changing in manual mode.
Press behind the "-"
steering mounted control
paddle to change down.


Functions of the steering
mounted control paddles

Press the brake pedal firmly while
star ting the engine.



Moving off



)
Start the engine. From position P
, parking brake applied:

Press the brake pedal firmly to
release the gear lever.



)
Select first gear (position D
or +/-
) or
reverse (position R
).

"D"
or "1"
or "R"
appear in the instrument
panel screen.


)
Release the parking brake, the vehicle
moves off on its own.

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Stopping - Starting on a slope


It is essential to use the parking brake to
hold the vehicle on a slope and not the
accelerator pedal.

When starting on a slope, accelerate gradually
while releasing the parking brake.


Manual mode



)
Select position +/-
.

)
Use the steering mounted controls or the
gear lever to change gear.
The gears engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel screen.
The gear change instructions are only carried
out if the engine speed permits it.
You can change gear without taking your foot
off the accelerator pedal.
When decelerating, the gearbox changes down
automatically.
With the vehicle stationary, first gear is
engaged.


Automated mode




)
Select position D
.

"D"
appears in the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox operates in auto-active mode,
without any action on the part of the driver.
It continuously selects the gear most suited to
the conditions of:


- driving style,

- road characteristics,

- vehicle load.
To optimise driving comfort and obtain the most
suitable gear, avoid sharp variations in the
pressure on the accelerator pedal.

For the best acceleration, when
overtaking another vehicle, for example,
press firmly on the accelerator going
beyond the point of resistance.

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Manual gear changing

In the automated mode, you can take over
control temporarily at any time using the
steering mounted controls.
The use of these controls permits manual
selection of the gears in situations which
require a faster change down than that offered
in automated mode (arrival at a roundabout,
exit from a car park with a steep gradient,
over taking...).
The gearbox engages the gear requested if
the engine speed permits it. The gear engaged
appears.
To return to the automated mode, do one of the
following:


- press the back of the "+/OFF"
steering
mounted control 3
for approximately
2 seconds,

- move the gear lever quickly towards
position +/-
and then return it to position D
,

- stop the vehicle.




Stopping the vehicle
Operating fault

With the ignition on, if the message
"Slow down"
or "Service required"
appears
in the instrument panel screen, this indicates a
gearbox malfunction.
When a message is displayed, carry out the
following operations:


- slow down and stop your vehicle in a safe
place,

- place the lever in position P
and let the
engine run,

- open the bonnet to allow the engine to
cool.
If the message disappears for a long period,
you can set off again.
If the message remains displayed or appears
frequently, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop without delay. Before switching off the engine, you must place
the gear lever in position P
.
You must apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle.

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Hill start assist

System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:


- the vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,

- when certain conditions of gradient are
met,

- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated.

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationar y, the vehicle is held for a brief
moment when you release the brake pedal:



- if you are in first gear or neutral with a
manual gearbox,

- if you are in position D
with the CVT
gearbox.

Operation


On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationar y and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held for a brief moment when you
release the brake pedal.




Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle while
the engine is running, apply the parking
brake.



Operating fault

If a fault occurs with the system, this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by a message
in the instrument panel screen. Contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop to
have the system checked.

When the engine is not running,
including periods on standby with
the Stop & Start (AS&G) system, the
function is not operative.

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Stop & Start (Auto Stop & Go) function


Operation


Going into engine STOP mode

The "AS &G"
warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel or the instrument
panel screen and the engine goes into
standby after a few seconds:


- with a manual gearbox
, with the vehicle
stationary and your foot on the brake, when
you put the gear lever into neutral and
release the clutch pedal.


Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key or the START/STOP
button.
When the engine is stopped
automatically, the operation of certain
vehicle systems, such as for example,
braking, power steering... are modified.
Ta k e c a r e
.


Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:


- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

- the bonnet is open,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 3 mph
(5 km/h) since the last engine start,

- the vehicle has restarted less than
10 seconds ago,

- the engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,

- demisting is active,

- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.

- the "AS &G"
warning lamp is
flashing in the instrument panel.

This operation is per fectly normal.


The Stop & Start (Auto Stop & Go) function puts the engine temporarily into standby during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...).
The engine restarts automatically as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start (Auto Stop & Go) function reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.

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Going into engine START mode

The "AS &G"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine starts automatically:


- with a manual gearbox
, when you fully

depress the clutch pedal.
For safety reasons or to ensure smooth
operation, START mode is invoked
automatically when:

Special cases: START invoked
automatically


- the speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h),

- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
If the system has been deactivated in
STOP mode, the engine will not start. At any time, press the "AS &G O FF "
switch to
deactivate the system.

Deactivation

In this case the "AS &G"
warning lamp
flashes for few seconds, then goes off.

This operation is per fectly normal.




This is confirmed by the "AS &G O FF "
warning lamp coming on in the instrument
panel or instrument panel screen.

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The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key or the
START/STOP button.


Reactivation

Press the "AS &G O FF "
switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed by
the "AS &G O FF "
warning lamp going off in the
instrument panel or instrument panel screen.

Operating fault

In the event of a malfunction with the system,
the "AS &G O FF "
warning lamp flashes in the
instrument panel or instrument panel screen,
and the system no longer operates.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop. This system requires a specific
battery with a special specification
and technology (reference numbers
available from a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by PEUGEOT
introduces the risk of malfunction of the
system.

Maintenance

The "Auto Stop & Go" system makes
use of advanced technology. All work
on this type of battery must be done
only by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. The following warning lamps
come on in the instrument panel or instrument
panel screen:

It is then necessary to switch off the ignition,
then restart the engine using the key or the
START/STOP button.

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Four wheel drive system

System which permits the selection of a transmission mode in relation to the driving conditions.
Three transmission modes are available and can be selected manually by the driver in accordance with his requirements.
You can change transmission mode when
stationary or while driving.
The transmission mode can be selected by
turning the control A
.


Selecting the transmission
mode

4WD AUTO (position 1)

The vehicle operates with four wheel drive and
provides optimum traction for all levels of grip.
This is the vehicle's normal and regular
operating mode, the distribution of the torque
between the front and rear axles is controlled
automatically.
The distribution favours the front wheels,
the transfer of torque to the rear wheels is
managed electronically by the control unit
in relation to the level of grip, so providing
optimum road holding.


4WD LOCK (position 2)

The vehicle operates with four wheel drive in
this mode also.
It is recommended when grip is particularly
poor or difficult (sand, mud, slopes, ...).


2WD (position 3)

The vehicle operates with front two wheel drive.
This is suitable for use on a tarmac roads or
where the driver considers that there is no risk
of loss of grip (dry road).
Display in the instrument panel

The transmission mode is displayed in the
form of an intermittent display in the instrument
panel screen when the transmission mode is
selected. The selection of this mode is
recommended when the level of grip
permits.

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As the engine torque is applied to all
four wheels, the condition of the tyres
has a considerable impact on the
per formance of the vehicle.
Ensure that all four tyres are in good
condition.
Avoid driving the vehicle in sandy or
muddy areas or in other areas in which
the wheels could spin.
Spinning the wheels places the
transmission components under
pressure and could cause a serious
malfunction.
Do not drive the vehicle through deep
water.
Avoid driving over excessively uneven
terrain (risk of scraping under the body
or of grounding on crossing a bridge).


Operating faults

If the selected transmission mode display
flashes, the vehicle switches automatically to
front "2WD"
transmission mode.
It is then no longer possible to select the
transmission mode using the control A
.
If the message "SLOW DOWN" is displayed on
the instrument panel, let the transmission cool
down then wait for the display to clear before
setting off again.
If "4WD" and "LOCK" are displayed alternately
and if "SERVICE REQUIRED" is displayed in
the instrument panel, the system has failed and
the safety system has been activated.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.

Have your vehicle towed on a
flatbed.

The vehicle must not be towed with the
front or rear wheels on the ground even
if it is in front "2WD" (2 wheel drive)
mode.


If the replacement of a tyre is
necessary on 4-wheel drive versions,
it is recommended that all four tyres be
replaced at the same time, ensuring
that the same make, model and size is
used on all wheels.
This is because using tyres of different
sizes, structure or rate of wear could
damage transmission components.