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Driving
Never select position
N
while the vehicle
is moving.
Never select positions
P
or
R
unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Manual operation
To limit fuel consumption during an
extended standstill with the engine
gear selector to
N
and apply the parking
brake.
►
Selecting position
M
enables sequential
shifting between the six gears.
►
To shift up/down through the gears, push the
control backwards/forwards.
The gearbox only changes gear if the vehicle
speed and engine speed conditions allow;
otherwise, the rules for automatic operation are
temporarily applied.
D
disappears, and the gears engaged
appear in succession on the instrument
panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear actually engaged is shown.
It is possible to change from position
D
to
position
M
at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear
M1
automatically.
This symbol is displayed if a gear is not
engaged correctly (gear selector between
two positions).
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.
If the selector is not in position
P
, when
the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is
message appears.
►
Return the gear selector to
P
; the audible
signal stops and the message disappears.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp comes on and a message is
displayed, when the ignition is switched on.
In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up
mode and is locked in 3
rd
gear. It is possible to
while changing from
P
to
R
and from
N
to
R
.
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
There is a risk of damaging the gearbox:
– If the accelerator and brake pedals are
pressed simultaneously.
– In the event of a battery failure, forcing the
selector from position
P
to another position.
Driving modes
The number and type of driving modes available
depend on the vehicle’s engine and equipment.
Driving modes are selected using the following
control:
Pressing the control displays the modes on the
instrument panel.
With an electric motor, you cannot select a mode
if the
READY
When the message disappears, the selected
mode is activated and remains indicated on the
instrument panel (except
NORMAL
mode).
With Advanced Grip Control, additional driving
control.
