Driving
There is a risk of damaging the gearbox:
– If the accelerator and brake pedals are
pressed simultaneously.
Never select position N while the vehicle
is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
This symbol is displayed if a gear is not
engaged correctly (gear selector between
two positions).
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– In the event of a battery failure, forcing the
selector from position P to another position.
Switching the vehicle off
Before switching off the engine, it is possible to
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.
Manual operation
Automatic gearbox (EAT8)
Automatic 8 speed gearbox with a push selector.
It also offers a manual mode with gear changes
via control paddles situated behind the steering
wheel.
To limit fuel consumption during an
extended standstill with the engine
running (for example, in a traffic jam), set the
gear selector to N and apply the parking
brake.
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, an audible signal sounds and a
message appears.
► Selecting position M enables sequential
shifting between the six gears.
Gearbox selector positions
P. Park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are
blocked.
R. Reverse gear
► Push backwards to shift up a gear.
► Push forwards to shift down a gear.
The gearbox only changes gear if the road
speed and engine speed permit; apart from
this condition, the rules for automatic operation
temporarily apply.
D disappears, and the gears engaged
appear in succession on the instrument
panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
selected gear flashes for a few seconds, then the
gearactually activated is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D to
position M at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
automatically.
► Return the gear selector to P; the audible
signal stops and the message disappears.
N. Neutral
For moving the vehicle with the ignition off, or
to allow it to free-wheel.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp comes on and a message is
For more information on Changing to free-
wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.
D. Driving in automatic mode
The gearbox manages gear changes
according to the style of driving, the road
profile and the vehicle load.
M. Driving in manual mode
The driver changes gear using the steering-
mounted controls.
displayed, when the ignition is switched on.
In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. It is possible to
feel a significant jolt (without risk for the gearbox)
while changing from P to R and from N to R.
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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