Get Driving -> Electric parking brake Guide for Peugeot 3008 SUV 2020

Driving

On certain versions with automatic gearbox

(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not lock.

The indicator lamp goes out to conﬁrm the

release of the parking brake, accompanied by

the display of the message "Parking brake

released".

The indicator lamp ﬂashes in response to a

manual request to apply or release the brake.

brake indicator lamps on the instrument panel

and the control must be on ﬁxed.

If the parking brake is not applied, there is an

audible signal and a message is displayed on

opening the driver's door.

Electric parking brake

In automatic mode, this system applies the

parking brake when the engine is switched oﬀ

and releases it when the vehicle moves oﬀ.

Never leave a child alone inside the

vehicle, as they could release the parking

brake.

In the event of a battery failure, the

electric parking brake will not operate.

As a safety measure, with a manual gearbox,

if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise

the vehicle by engaging a gear.

As a safety measure, with an automatic

gearbox, if the parking brake is not applied,

immobilise the vehicle by placing the supplied

chocks against one of the wheels.

When the vehicle is parked: on a

steep slope, heavily loaded or during

towing

With a manual gearbox, turn the wheels

toward the pavement and engage a gear.

With an automatic gearbox, turn the wheels

toward the pavement and select mode P.

When towing, the vehicle is approved for

parking on slopes of up to 12%.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

At any time, with the engine running:

► To apply the parking brake, brieﬂy pull the

control.

► To release it, brieﬂy push the control while

pressing the brake pedal.

Automatic mode is activated by default.

This automatic operation can be temporarily

deactivated.

Manual operation

Manual release

With the ignition on or engine running:

► Press the brake pedal.

► While maintaining pressure on the brake

pedal, brieﬂy push the control.

Indicator lamp

Before leaving the vehicle, check that the

parking brake is applied: the parking

This indicator lamp comes on both on the

instrument panel and on the control to

conﬁrm that the parking brake has been applied,

accompanied by display of the message

"Parking brake applied".

If the brake pedal is not depressed, the

parking brake is not released and a

message is displayed.

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With an automatic gearbox, mode P is

automatically selected when the ignition

is switched oﬀ. The wheels are blocked.

For more information on Free-wheeling, refer

to the corresponding section.

Manual application

With the vehicle stationary:

► Brieﬂy pull the control.

The control indicator lamp ﬂashes to conﬁrm the

application request.

Automatic application

With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake

is applied automatically when the engine is

switched oﬀ.

It is not applied automatically if the

engine stalls or enters STOP mode with

Stop & Start.

Automatic operation

With an automatic gearbox, while mode

N is selected, opening the driver’s door

triggers an audible signal. It stops when the

driver's door closes again.

Automatic release

First ensure that the engine is running and that

the driver's door is closed.

The electric parking brake gradually releases

automatically as the vehicle moves oﬀ.

With a manual gearbox

► Fully depress the clutch pedal and engage

ﬁrst gear or reverse.

In automatic mode, the parking brake

can be manually applied or released at

any time using the control.

Deactivating automatic

operation

In some situations, for example when it is

extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan,

breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate

automatic operation of the system.

Special cases

Immobilising the vehicle with the

engine running

To immobilise the vehicle with the engine

running, brieﬂy pull the control.

► Depress the accelerator pedal and release

the clutch pedal.

With an automatic gearbox

► Depress the brake pedal.

► Select mode D, M or R.

► Release the brake pedal and depress the

accelerator pedal.

Parking the vehicle with the brake

released

In very cold conditions (ice), applying the

parking brake is not recommended.

To immobilise the vehicle, engage a gear or

place the chocks against one of the wheels.

If the brake does not release

automatically, check that the front doors

are fully closed.

► Start the engine.

When stationary with the engine running,

do not depress the accelerator pedal

► Use the control to apply the parking brake, if

it is released.

unnecessarily. Risk of parking brake release.

► Take your foot fully oﬀ the brake pedal.

► Keep the control pushed in the release

direction for 10 to a maximum of 15 seconds.

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► Release the control.

► In this case, ensure the vehicle's stability by

successive and repeated "pull-release" actions

on the electric parking brake control until the

vehicle comes to a complete stop.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate

starting of the engine, always select

neutral and depress the clutch pedal.

► Depress and hold the brake pedal.

► Pull the control in the application direction for

2 seconds.

This indicator lamp on the instrument

panel comes on to conﬁrm deactivation of

the automatic functions.

► Release the control and the brake pedal.

From this point onwards, only the manual

functions, using the control, allow the parking

brake to be applied and released.

► Follow this procedure again to reactivate

automatic operation (conﬁrmed by the indicator

lamp on the instrument panel going out).

Automatic gearbox (EAT6/

EAT8)

Automatic 6 or 8-speed gearbox with a push

selector. It also oﬀers a manual mode with gear

changes via control paddles located behind the

steering wheel.

6-speed manual gearbox

Engaging 5^thor 6^thgear

► Move the gear selector fully to the right to

engage 5^thor 6^thgear.

Failure to follow this instruction could

cause permanent damage to the gearbox

(inadvertent engagement of 3^rdor 4^thgear).

Gearbox selector positions

P. Park

For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are

blocked.

R. Reverse gear

Emergency braking

If depressing the brake pedal fails to provide

eﬀective braking or in exceptional circumstances

(e.g. driver unwell, assisted driving), the vehicle

can be braked by sustained pulling on the

electric parking brake control. Braking continues

for as long as the control is kept pulled, and

ceases when the control is released.

Engaging reverse gear

N. Neutral

For moving the vehicle with the ignition oﬀ, or

to allow it to free-wheel.

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.

The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle

during emergency braking.

If emergency braking malfunctions, the message

"Parking brake fault" will be displayed on the

instrument panel.

If the ABS and DSC systems

malfunction, indicated by lighting

one or both warning lamps on the instrument

panel, the vehicle’s stability is no longer ensured.

► Raise the trigger under the knob and move

the gear lever to the left, then forwards.

Only engage reverse gear when the

vehicle is stationary with the engine at

idle.

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