PEUGEOT 2008, Handbook

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Driving
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► Move the selector by pressing it forwards
( N or R ) or rearwards ( N or D ) once or twice,
passing the point of resistance if necessary.
The push selector returns to its initial position
when released.
For example, to change from P to R , while
pressing Unlock , push forward twice without
crossing the point of resistance or push once
crossing the point of resistance:
– In the first case, the gearbox goes from P to N ,
then from N to R .
– In the second case, the gearbox goes directly
from P to R .
Steering-mounted controls
In mode M or D , the steering-mounted control
paddles can be used to change gear manually.
They cannot be used to select neutral or to
engage or disengage reverse gear.
► Pull the " + " or " - " paddle towards you and
release to shift up or down a gear, respectively.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox
status is displayed on the instrument panel:
P : Park.
R : Reverse.
N : Neutral.
D1...D8 : Automatic mode.
M1...M8 : Manual mode.
- : Instruction not processed in manual mode.
If the driver's door is opened with the ignition on,
a message is displayed, prompting you to set the
gearbox to mode P .
Operation
With the engine running, if it is necessary to
press the brake pedal and/or the Unlock button
in order to change mode, an alert message is
displayed in the instrument panel.
Only appropriate attempted changes of mode
are accepted.
With the engine running and the brakes
released, if R , D or M is selected, the
vehicle moves off, even without pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Never press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time - risk of damage
to the gearbox!
In the event of a battery failure, you must
place the chocks supplied with the vehicle
tools against one of the wheels to immobilise
the vehicle.
Unlocking the gearbox
– From mode
P
:
► Fully depress the brake pedal.
► Press the
Unlock
button.
► While continuing to press the brake pedal
and the
Unlock
button, select another mode.
– From neutral
N
, at a speed below 3 mph
(5 km/h):
► Fully depress the brake pedal.
► While continuing to depress the brake
pedal, select another mode.
Engaging reverse gear
► Slow down until you come to a stop.