Driving
► Accelerate gradually to automatically release
the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
Switching of the gearbox to back-up mode
e-EAT8 electric automatic
gearbox (Rechargeable
hybrid)
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with a push selector
and regenerative braking function.
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Mode D locks in third gear.
The paddles on the steering wheel do not work
and mode M is no longer accessible.
You may feel a significant jolt on engaging
reverse gear. This will not damage the gearbox.
Automatic gearbox
Never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
With the exception of manual mode, the
“Sport” button and the regenerative braking,
the operation is identical to that of other EAT8
gearboxes.
For more information on the Operation or the
Malfunctions of the EAT8 gearbox, refer to the
corresponding sections.
Selector malfunction
Minor malfunction
Switching the vehicle off
Regardless of the current gearbox mode, mode
P is immediately engaged automatically when
the ignition is switched off.
However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged
after a delay of 5 seconds (time to enable free-
wheeling mode).
Check that mode P has been engaged and
that the electric parking brake was applied
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
The corresponding indicator lamps on the
gear selector and the electric parking
brake control must be on, as well as the
indicator lamps on the instrument panel.
This warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal.
Drive carefully.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In some cases, the selector indicator lamps may
no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still
displayed on the instrument panel.
Gearbox selector positions
P.
Car park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels
are blocked.
R.
N.
Reverse gear
Neutral
Major malfunction
This warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by the display of a
message.
For moving the vehicle with the ignition
off: in certain car washing machines,
when towing the vehicle, etc.
Gearbox malfunction
This warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch off the ignition.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Do not drive faster than 62 mph (100 km/h),
keeping to the speed limit.
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