Get Driving Guide for Peugeot 3008 SUV First Generation (2008-2015)

Driving

"Porsche Tiptronic System" automatic gearbox

Six speed automatic gearbox which offers a

Gear lever

Displays in the instrument panel

choice between the comfort of fully automatic

operation, enhanced by sport and snow

programmes, or manual gear changing.

Four driving modes are offered:

-

automatic operation for electronic

management of the gears by the gearbox,

sport programme for a more dynamic style

of driving,

snow programme to improve driving when

traction is poor,

manual operation for sequential changing

of the gears by the driver.

P. Park.

When you move the lever in the gate to select

a position, the corresponding indicator is

displayed in the instrument panel.

P. Park

-

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake

on or off.

-

Starting the engine.

Gear selection gate

R. Reverse.

Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,

engine at idle.

N. Neutral.

R. Reverse

N. Neutral

D. Drive (Automatic driving)

S. Sport programme

T. Snow programme

-

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake

on.

1 to 6. Gear engaged during manual operation

-. Invalid value during manual operation

-

Starting the engine.

D. Automatic operation.

M + / -. Manual operation with sequential

changing of the six gears.

F

Press forwards to change up through the

gears.

1. Gear lever.

2. Button "S" (sport).

3. Button "T" (snow).

or

F

Press rearwards to change down through

the gears.

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Moving off

Automatic operation

F

With your foot on the brake, select

F

Select position D for automatic changing

If position N is engaged inadvertently

while driving, allow the engine to

return to idle then engage position D to

accelerate.

position P or N.

of the six gears.

F

Start the engine.

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 lever, 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 this procedure is not followed, there is an

audible signal, accompanied by a message in

the multifunction screen.

F

With the engine running, press the brake

pedal.

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.

F

Release the parking brake, unless it is

programmed to automatic mode.

Select position R, D or M.

F

Gradually release the brake pedal.

The vehicle moves off immediately.

If you release the accelerator sharply, the

gearbox will not change to a higher gear for

safety reasons.

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A message is displayed if you try to

move the gear lever from position P to

another position without pressing the

brake pedal.

Never select position N while the

vehicle is moving.

Never select positions P or R unless the

vehicle is completely stationary.

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Sport and snow programmes Return to automatic

operation

These two special programmes supplement the

automatic operation in very specific conditions

of use.

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.

F

At any time, press the button selected

again to quit the programme engaged and

return to auto-adaptive mode.

Sport programme "S"

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.

F

Press button "S", after starting the engine.

The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic

style of driving.

Manual operation

F

Select position M for sequential changing

of the six gears.

Push the lever towards the + sign to

change up a gear.

Pull the lever towards the - sign to change

down a gear.

The sport and snow programmes do not

operate in manual mode.

S appears in the instrument panel.

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.

Snow programme "T"

F

Press button "T", after starting the engine.

The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery

roads.

This programme improves the vehicle's ability

to move off and traction when grip is poor.

D disappears and the gears

engaged appear in succession in

the instrument panel.

T appears in the instrument panel.

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Operating fault

When the ignition is on, the lighting

Invalid value during manual

operation

You risk damaging the gearbox:

of this warning lamp, accompanied

by an audible signal and a message

in the multifunction screen,

-

if you press the accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time,

if you force the lever from position P

to another position when the

battery is flat.

This symbol is displayed if a gear

is not engaged correctly (selector

between two positions).

-

indicates a gearbox malfunction.

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.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop.

To reduce fuel consumption when

stationary for long periods with the

engine running (traffic jam...), position

the gear lever at N and apply the

parking brake, unless it is programmed

in automatic mode.

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, unless it is programmed

to automatic mode.

This warning lamp may also come on if a door

is opened.

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If the lever is not in position P, when the

driver's door is opened or approximately

45 seconds after the ignition is switched

off, there is an audible signal and a

message appears.

F

Return the lever to position P;

the audible signal stops and the

message disappears.

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Gear shift indicator*

System which reduces fuel consumption by

recommending the most appropriate gear.

-

The system may suggest that you engage

a higher gear.

With an electronic or automatic

gearbox, the system is only active in

manual mode.

Operation

The system adapts its gear change

recommendation according to the

driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and

the demands of the driver (power,

acceleration, braking, ...).

Depending on the driving situation and your

vehicle's equipment, the system may advise

you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can

follow this instruction without engaging the

intermediate gears.

The information appears in the instrument

panel in the form of an arrow.

The system never suggests:

The gear engagement recommendations must

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.

-

engaging first gear,

engaging reverse gear.

On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox,

the arrow may be accompanied by the gear

recommended.

Example:

-

You are in third gear.

On BlueHDi Diesel 136 and 150 versions with

manual gearbox, the system may suggest

changing into neutral so that the engine can go

into standby (STOP mode with Stop & Start),

in certain driving conditions. In this case, N is

displayed in the instrument panel.

-

You press the accelerator pedal.

* Depending on engine.

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Stop & Start

The Stop & Start system puts the engine

temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during

stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or

other...). The engine restarts automatically -

START mode - as soon as you want to move

off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly

and silently.

-

with an automatic gearbox, vehicle

stationary, when you press the brake pedal

or you put the gear selector in position N.

Special cases: STOP mode not

available

STOP mode is not invoked when:

-

the driver's door is open,

the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph

(10 km/h) since the last engine start using

the key,

If your vehicle is fitted with the system,

a time counter calculates the sum of the

periods in STOP mode during a journey.

It rests itself to zero every time the

ignition is switched on with the key.

Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system

reduces fuel consumption and exhaust

emissions as well as the noise level when

stationary.

-

the vehicle is stopped on a steep slope

(up or down),

the electric parking brake is applied or

being applied,

the engine is needed to maintain a

comfortable temperature in the passenger

compartment,

Operation

Going into engine STOP mode

For your comfort, during parking

maoeuvres, STOP mode is not

available for a few seconds after

coming out of reverse gear.

STOP mode does not affect the

functionality of the vehicle, such as for

example, braking, power steering...

-

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 "ECO" indicator lamp comes

on in the instrument panel and the

engine goes into standby:

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-

with a manual gearbox, at speeds below

12 mph (20 km/h), or vehicle stationary

with PureTech 130 and BlueHDi 115 and

120 versions, when you put the gear lever

into neutral and release the clutch pedal,

with an electronic gearbox, at speeds

below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you press the

brake pedal or you put the gear selector in

position N,

In this case, the "ECO" indicator

lamp flashes for a few seconds then

goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

Never refuel with the engine in STOP

mode; you must switch off the ignition

with the key.

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Deactivation

Going into engine START mode

Special cases: START invoked

automatically

START mode is invoked automatically when:

The "ECO" indicator lamp goes off

and the engine starts automatically:

-

the driver's door is open,

the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

the speed of the vehicle exceeds 18 mph

(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox, 2 mph

(3 km/h) with the PureTech 130 and

BlueHDi 115 and 120 versions, 7 mph

(11 km/h) with an electronic gearbox or

2 mph (3 km/h) with an automatic gearbox,

the electric parking brake is being applied,

some special conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,

ambient temperature...) where the engine is

needed for control of a system.

-

with a manual gearbox, when you fully

depress the clutch pedal,

with an electronic gearbox:

● gear selector in position A or M, when

you release the brake pedal,

● or gear selector in position N and brake

pedal released, when you put the gear

selector in position A or M,

● or when you engage reverse gear.

with an automatic gearbox:

● gear selector in position D or M, when

you release the brake pedal,

-

At any time, press the "ECO OFF" switch to

deactivate the system.

-

This is confirmed by the indicator lamp in the

switch coming on accompanied by a message

in the screen.

● or gear selector in position N and brake

pedal released, when you put the gear

selector in position D or M,

If the system has been deactivated

in STOP mode, the engine restarts

immediately.

● or when you engage reverse gear.

In this case the "ECO" indicator lamp

flashes for a few seconds, then goes

off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

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Reactivation

Operating fault

Maintenance

Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.

The system is active again; this is confirmed by

the indicator lamp in the switch going off and a

message in the screen.

Before doing anything under the

bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start

system to avoid any risk of injury

resulting from automatic operation of

START mode.

This system requires a 12 V battery with a

special specification and technology (reference

numbers available from PEUGEOT dealers).

Fitting a battery not listed by PEUGEOT

introduces the risk of malfunction of the

system.

The system is reactivated automatically

at every new start using the key.

To charge the battery, use a 12 V charger and

observe the polarity.

In the event of a fault with the system, the

indicator lamp in the "ECO OFF" switch

flashes then comes on continuously.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the

vehicle may stall: all the instrument panel

warning lamps come on. It is then necessary

to switch off the ignition and start the engine

again using the key.

The Stop & Start system makes use of

advanced technology. For any work on

the system go to a qualified workshop with

the skills and equipment required, which a

PEUGEOT dealer is able to provide.

When driving on flooded roads or

crossing a ford, switch off the Stop &

Start and drive at walking speed.

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Tyre under-inﬂation detection

This system does not avoid the need

The tyre pressures for your vehicle can

be found on the tyre pressure label (see

the "Identification markings" section).

The tyre pressures must be checked

when the tyres cold (vehicle stopped

for 1 hour or after driving for less

then 6 miles (10 km) at moderate

speed). Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the

values indicated on the label.

to check the tyre pressures regularly

(including the spare wheel) and before

a long journey.

Driving with under-inflated tyres

adversely affects road holding,

extends braking distances and causes

premature tyre wear, particularly under

arduous conditions (vehicle loaded,

high speed, long journey).

System which automatically checks the

pressures of the tyres while driving.

The system continuously monitors the

pressures of the four tyres, as soon as the

vehicle is moving.

A pressure sensor is located in the valve of

each tyre (except the spare wheel).

The system triggers an alert if a drop in

pressure is detected in one or more tyres.

Driving with under-inflated tyres

increases fuel consumption.

The tyre under-inflation detection

system is an aid to driving which does

not replace the need for vigilance on

the part of the driver.

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Under-inflation alert

Operating fault

The alert is given by the fixed illumination

The flashing and then fixed

illumination of the under-inflation

warning lamp accompanied by

F

Reduce speed, avoid sudden steering

movements or harsh brake applications.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

of this warning lamp, accompanied by

an audible signal, and depending on

equipment, the display of a message.

the illumination of the service warning lamp

indicates a fault with the system.

In this case, monitoring of the tyre pressures is

not assured.

F

If you have a compressor (the one in the

temporary puncture repair kit for example),

check the four tyre pressures when cold.

If it is not possible to check the tyre

pressures at the time, drive carefully at

reduced speed.

This alert is also displayed when one or

more wheels is not fitted with a sensor

(for example, a space-saver or steel

spare wheel).

or

F

In the event of a puncture, use the

temporary puncture repair kit or the spare

wheel (according to equipment).

Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the system checked

or, following the repair of a puncture, to

have the original wheel, equipped with a

sensor, refitted.

In the event of a problem on one of the tyres,

the symbol or the message appears, according

to equipment, to identify it.

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Any tyre repair or replacement on a

wheel fitted with this system must be

carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop.

If after changing a tyre, a wheel is not

detected by your vehicle (fitting snow

tyres for example), you must have the

system reinitialised by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.

The loss of pressure detected does not

always lead to visible deformation of the

tyre. Do not rely on just a visual check.

The alert is maintained until the tyre or

tyres concerned is reinflated, repaired

or replaced.

The spare wheel (space-saver type or a

steel rim) does not have a sensor.

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Visual and audible front and rear parking sensors

The parking sensors are switched on:

The proximity information is indicated by:

System consisting of four proximity sensors,

installed in the front and/or rear bumper.

It detects any obstacle (person, vehicle, tree,

barrier...) located behind the vehicle, however,

it will not be able to detect obstacles located

immediately below the bumper.

-

by engaging reverse gear,

at a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h) in

forward gear.

-

an audible signal which becomes more

rapid as the vehicle approaches the

obstacle,

This is accompanied by an audible signal

and display of the vehicle in the multifunction

screen.

-

an image in the multifunction screen, with

blocks which move closer to the vehicle.

The obstacle is located in relation to the

emission of the audible signal by the speakers;

front or rear and right or left.

An object, such as a stake, a roadworks

cone or any other similar object may be

detected at the start of the manoeuvre

but may no longer be detected when the

vehicle moves nearer to it.

When the distance between the vehicle and

the obstacle is less than approximately thirty

centimetres, the audible signal becomes

continuous and/or the "Danger" symbol

appears, depending on the version of

multifunction screen.

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Deactivation

Reactivation

F

Press button A again, the warning lamp

switches off, the system is reactivated.

The parking sensors are switched off:

-

when you come out of reverse gear,

when the speed is higher than 6 mph

(10 km/h) in forward gear,

Operating fault

-

when the vehicle has been stationary for

more than three seconds in forward gear.

If an operating fault occurs, this

warning lamp is displayed in the

instrument panel and/or a message

appears in the multifunction screen,

accompanied by an audible signal (short beep),

when reverse gear is engaged.

The parking sensor system cannot, in

any circumstances, replace the need for

vigilance on the part of the driver.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop.

In bad weather or in winter, ensure

that the sensors are not covered with

mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is

engaged, an audible signal (long beep)

indicates that the sensors may be dirty.

When the vehicle is being driven at

a speed below approximately 6 mph

(10 km/h), certain sources of noise

(motorcycles, lorries, pneumatic

drills, ...) may trigger the parking sensor

audible signals.

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F

Press button A, the warning lamp comes

on, the system is fully deactivated.

The system will be deactivated

automatically when a trailer is being

towed or when a bicycle carrier is fitted

(vehicle fitted with a towbar or bicycle

carrier recommended by PEUGEOT).

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Reversing camera

The reversing camera is activated automatically

when reverse gear is engaged.

The colour image is provided in the navigation

screen.

The green lines represent the general direction

of the vehicle.

This system is a driving aid that does

not replace vigilance on the part of the

driver, who must remain in control of the

vehicle at all times.

The red lines represent around 30 cm beyond

the limit of your vehicle's rear bumper.

The blue lines represent the maximum turning

circle.

Clean the lens of the reversing camera

regularly using a sponge and a soft

cloth.

When cleaning the vehicle with a high

pressure jet wash, keep the end of the

lance at least 30 cm from the camera

lens.

The lines displayed in the screen do not

allow the position of the vehicle to be

determined relative to tall obstacles

(for example: vehicles nearby).

Some deformation of the image is

normal.

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Parking space sensors

After measuring the parking space available

between two vehicles or obstacles, this system

gives you information on:

Displays in the instrument panel

The parking space sensor function

warning lamp can have three

different states:

-

the possibility of fitting into a free space,

depending on the dimensions of your

vehicle and the distances needed for

manoeuvring,

-

off: the function is not selected,

on fixed: the function is selected but the

conditions for measurement are not yet met

(direction indicator not operating, speed

too high) or the measurement phase has

ended,

-

the level of difficulty of the manoeuvre to

be performed.

-

flashing: measurement is in progress or

the message is being displayed.

You can activate the "parking space sensor"

function by pressing button A. The fixed

illumination of the warning lamp indicates that

the function is selected.

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The system does not measure spaces which

are clearly much smaller or larger than the size

of the vehicle.

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The function deactivates itself automatically:

Operation

-

when you engage reverse gear,

when you switch off the ignition,

five minutes after activation of the function

or after the last measurement operation,

if the vehicle speed exceeds the threshold

of 45 mph (approximately 70 km/h) for

one minute.

The function displays the following types of message:

You have identified a parking space:

F

Press button A to activate the function.

Activate the direction indicator on the side

where the space is to be measured.

During the measuring, go forward the

length of the space, at a speed less than

12 mph (approximately 20 km/h), to

prepare for your manoeuvre.

Parking possible

-

F

If the lateral distance between your

vehicle and the parking space is too

great, the system may not operate.

The system then measures the size of the

space.

The system informs you of the level of

difficulty of the manoeuvre via a message

in the multifunction screen accompanied

by an audible signal.

F

Parking difficult

-

The function remains available

after each measurement and so

can measure a number of places

successively.

-

In bad weather or in winter, ensure

that the sensors are not covered by

dirt, or by ice or snow.

The parking space sensor

function deactivates the front

parking sensors during the space

measuring phase when you are in

forward gear.

Parking not advised

If there is a malfunction, have the

system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer

or a qualified workshop.

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