PEUGEOT 3008 HYbrif4, Handbook

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DRIVING
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The gearbox is then operating in auto-
active mode, without any action on the
part of the driver. It continuously selects
the most suitable gear in relation to the
following parameters:
-
style of driving,
- pro fi le of the road.
AUTO and the gear engaged
appear in the instrument panel
screen.
Automatic mode
) Following use of the sequential
mode, select position A to return to
the automatic mode.
"Auto sequential mode"
This mode enables you to overtake, for
example, remaining in automatic mode
while using the functions of the sequen-
tial mode.
) Operate the + or - steering mounted
paddle.
The gearbox engages the gear requested
if the engine speed permits. AUTO is still
displayed in the instrument panel.
After a few moments without any action
on the controls, the gearbox resumes
automatic control of the gears.
On sharp acceleration, the
gearbox will not change up
unless the driver acts on the
gear lever or the steering mounted
paddles.
Never select neutral
N while the
vehicle is moving.
Only engage reverse gear
R when
the vehicle is immobilised with the
brake pedal pressed.
For optimum acceleration, for
example when overtaking an-
other vehicle, press the accel-
erator pedal fi rmly past the point of
resistance.