engine PEUGEOT 4008 2015 Owner's Guide

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For Diesel vehicles, when
the engine is cold starting
does not take place until the
pre-heater warning lamp has
gone of f.
If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "
START/STOP " button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed.
th

e presence of the electronic key
in the defined zone is essential. For
reasons of safety, do not leave this area
when the engine is running.
Switching off using the
electronic key
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
th

is message is displayed
when the driver's door is
opened and the vehicle is not
in "OFF" mode.
F

P

ress the " START/STOP " button again to
change to "OFF" mode.
F

Imm
obilise the vehicle.
F

P

lace the gear lever in neutral for vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox, or on P for
vehicles fitted with a CV
t
gearbox.
F

W

ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the " START/STOP " button.
the

engine stops.
th

e steering locks when a door is opened or on
locking the vehicle.
ea

ch attempt at starting takes around
15 seconds. If the engine does not start, press
the " START/STOP " button once more to try
again.
the presence of the electronic key in
the vehicle is essential for switching on
the ignition and starting only. Once the
engine has started,
make sure that the
electronic key remains with the vehicle
until the end of the journey: otherwise
you would not be able to lock the
vehicle.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
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Once the engine has started, you can
remove the electronic key from its
housing A and close the glove box.
Back-up starting with the
electronic key
the message is displayed
when you open the driver's
door and the electronic key
has not been removed from
its location A . Remember to take the electronic
key with you when you leave the vehicle. F

P

ress the brake pedal on vehicles fitted
with a CV
t

gearbox or depress the clutch
pedal fully on vehicles with a manual
gearbox.
F

P

ress the "
START/STOP " button.
When the electronic key is in the defined zone
and your vehicle does not start after pressing
the " START/STOP " button:
F

O

pen the glove box.
F

I

nsert the electronic key in the location A .
Emergency stop with the
electronic key
During an emergency stop, the braking
servo assistance and steering power
assistance functions are no longer
provided.
t
a
ke great care.
In the event of an emergency only
, the
engine can be stopped without any conditions.
to d

o this, press and hold the "
START/STOP"
button for about 3 seconds or
make 3 successive presses on the button.
th

e engine stops and the vehicle goes into
"ACC " mode.
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Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
the keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
th
is electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer as soon as possible.
Applying
F Pull the parking brake lever fully up to immobilise your vehicle.
Parking brake
Releasing
F Pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button A then lower the
lever fully. When the vehicle is being driven, if the parking
brake is still on or has not been fully released,
a message appears in the screen.When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear or place
the gear lever in position P for vehicles
fitted with a CV
t

gearbox, and switch
off the ignition ("OFF" mode).
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5-speed manual
gearbox
F Push the gear lever to the right then backwards.
Engaging reverse gear
6-speed manual
gearbox
F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th g e a r.
Engaging reverse gear
F Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left then for wards.
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-

a
lways select neutral,
-

p
ress the clutch pedal. Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-

a
lways select neutral,
-
p
ress the clutch pedal.
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gear shift indicator*System which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change gear on vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox.
Operation
* Depending on engine.-
f
or a change up,
In the case of driving which makes
particular demands on the performance
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.
the
system intervenes 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.
th
e 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. t
her
efore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
th
is function cannot be deactivated. A symbol appears in the instrument panel
when the system suggests changing to a more
suitable gear:
or
-
f
or a change down.
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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.
+/- :

m
anual mode with sequential gear
changing.
Move the lever backwards, then to the left to
select this mode, then:
-
p

ush forward to change up,
-

p
ull 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
starting the engine.
Moving off
F Start the engine. From position P , parking brake applied:
Press the brake pedal firmly to
release the gear lever.
F

Sel
ect first gear (position D or +/- ) or
reverse (position R ).
"D" or "1" or "R" appear in the instrument
panel screen.
F

R
elease 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
F Select position +/-.
F us e the steering mounted controls or the
gear lever to change gear.
th

e gears engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel screen.
th

e 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
F Select position D .
"D" appears in the instrument panel screen.
th

e 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:
-

d
riving style,
-
r

oad characteristics,
-

v
ehicle load.
to o

ptimise 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.
th
e 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...).
th

e gearbox engages the gear requested if
the engine speed permits it.
t
he
gear engaged
appears.
to r

eturn to the automated mode, do one of the
following:
-

p
ress the back of the "+/OFF" steering
mounted control 3 for approximately
2


seconds,
-

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

s
top 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:
-

s
low down and stop your vehicle in a safe
place,
-

p
lace the lever in position P and let the
engine run,
-

o
pen 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 P
e

uge
Ot
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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Emergency release
If the battery is discharged or if the gear lever
locking mechanism is damaged, it is possible
for the gear lever to be locked in position P,
even when you press the brake pedal firmly. However, if you have to move the vehicle,
release the gear lever using the following
procedure:
F

A
pply the parking brake.
F

S
witch off the engine if necessary.
F

R
emove the cap A, using a flat screwdriver
covered with a cloth.
F

P
ress the brake pedal firmly.
F

P
ut the ignition switch into position ACC
(ACC mode, if you vehicle has the Keyless
en

try and Starting system).
F

I
nsert the screwdriver into the aperture.
F

W
hile pushing the screwdriver downwards,
move the gear lever to position N .
You must contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked
.
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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.
th
is function is only active when:
-

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

w
hen certain conditions of gradient are
met,
-

w
ith the driver’s door closed.
th

e 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:
-

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

i
f you are in position D with the CV
t

gearbox.Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary 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
P
e
uge
Ot
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) s

ystem, the
function is not operative.
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