Peugeot 2008 (2016 year). Manual

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Automatic gearbox (EAT6)

6-speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the ease of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by sport and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are available:
-

automatic operation for electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,
with the sport programme for a more
dynamic driving style or the snow
programme to improve driving on slippery
surfaces,

manual operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver.

P. Park.
-

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on or off.

Starting the engine.

R. Reverse.
-

Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,
engine at idle.

N. Neutral.
-

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on.

Starting the engine.

D. Automatic operation.
M + / -. Manual operation with sequential

changing of the six gears.

F Push forward to change up through the

gears.

F Pull backward to change down through the

gears.

Gear selector positions

When you move the selector to select a
position, the corresponding indicator is
displayed in the instrument panel.
P. Park
R. Reverse
N. Neutral
D.  Drive (Automatic operation)
S.  Sport programme.
T.  Snow programme.
1 2 3 4 5 6.  Gears engaged during manual

operation

Invalid value during manual operation

Displays in the instrument panel

Gear selector gate

1. Gear selector.
2. "S" (sport) button.
3. "

T" (snow) button.

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When the engine is running at idle,
with the brakes released, if position R,
D or M is selected, the vehicle moves
even without the accelerator being
pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle without
supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P.

Moving off

F With your foot on the brake,

select position P or N.

F Start the engine.
If these conditions are not met, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of
an warning message.
F With the engine running, press the brake

pedal.

F  Release the parking brake.
F  Select position R, D or M.
F  Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.

If position N is selected inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to return
to idle then select position D before
accelerating.

If the ambient temperature is
below -23°C, the engine should be left
at idle for four minutes, to ensure the
correct operation and life of the engine
and gearbox.

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Never select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.

Automatic operation

Reverse

When selecting reverse R with the ignition on,
the rear parking sensors are activated.
For more information, refer to the "Rear parking
sensors" section.

F Select position D for automatic changing

of the six gears.

The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide efficient engine
braking.
As a safety measure, if you release the
accelerator sharply, the gearbox will not
change up.

These two special programmes complete
the automatic operation, for use in particular
circumstances.

Sport and snow programmes

"S" sport programme

F Press the "S" button, once the engine has

started.

The gearbox automatically allows a more
dynamic driving style.

T Snow programme

F Press the "T" button, once the engine has

started.

The gearbox adapts itself to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme helps moving off and improves
traction when grip is poor.

At any time, press the button selected
again to leave the programme engaged
and return to auto-adaptive mode.

S appears in the instrument panel.

T appears in the instrument panel.

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If the selector is not in position P,
when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, a warning
message appears in the screen.
F Return the selector to position P;

the message disappears.

When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking
pace.

Manual operation

Invalid value during manual
operation

Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.

Operating fault

F Select position M for sequential changing

of the six gears.

F Move the selector towards the + sign to

change up a gear.

F Move the selector towards the - sign to

change down a gear.

It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.

D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.

If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox engages first gear
automatically.

With the ignition on, illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied

by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, indicates a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R and from N to R. This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.

This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).

The sport and snow programmes are
not available when operating manually.

There is a risk of damage to the
gearbox:
-

if you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,

if you force the movement of the
selector from the P position to
another position when the battery is
discharged.

To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam...), put the selector
in the N position and apply the parking
brake.

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Gear shift indicator

Operation

You are in third gear.

Example:

You press the accelerator pedal.

The system may suggest that you engage
a higher gear.

The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.

The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and
the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, ...).
The system never suggests:
-

engaging first gear,

engaging reverse gear,

engaging a lower gear.

Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.

With an electronic or automatic
gearbox, the system is only active in
manual mode.

On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the
gear recommended.

System which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up.

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Stop & Start

Operation

Going into engine STOP mode

The "ECO" warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:

- for

e-HDi Diesel engines:

● with a manual gearbox, at speeds

below 12 mph (20 km/h), when you place
the gear selector into neutral, and you
release the clutch pedal,

● with an electronic gearbox, at speeds

below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you press
the brake pedal or place the gear
selector into position N,

- for

e-VTI and e-THP petrol engines and

BlueHDi Diesel engines, with the vehicle
stationary.

Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key.

For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
Stop & Start does not affect the
vehicle's systems, such as for example,
braking, power steering...

Special cases: STOP mode not
available

STOP mode is not invoked when:
-

the driver's door is open,

the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start using
the key,

the engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,

demisting has been selected,

some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.

A time counter calculates the sum
of the periods in STOP mode
during a journey. It rests itself
to zero every time the ignition is
switched on with the key.

The "ECO" warning lamp flashes for
a few seconds then goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The
engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.

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Going into engine START mode

The "ECO" warning lamp goes off
and the engine starts:

with a manual gearbox, when you
depress the clutch pedal,

with an electronic / automatic gearbox:
● gear selector in position A / D or M,

when you release the brake pedal,

● or gear lever in position N and the brake

pedal released, when you place the gear
selector into position A / D or M,

● or when you engage reverse gear.

With a manual gearbox in STOP mode, if you
engage a gear without fully depressing the
clutch pedal, a message is displayed asking
you to fully depress the clutch pedal so that the
engine can restart.

For reasons of safety and for your comfort,
START mode is invoked automatically when:

Special cases: START invoked
automatically

you open the driver's door,

you unfasten the driver's seat belt,

- the speed of the vehicle exceeds 7 mph

(11 km/h) with an electronic gearbox,

some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed for control of a system.

If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately.

In certain circumstances, such as the need
to maintain a comfortable temperature in the
passenger compartment, it may be preferable
to deactivate the Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is on.

Manual deactivation

The "ECO" warning lamp flashes for
a few seconds, then goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

At any time, press the "ECO OFF" switch to
deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lamp
coming on accompanied by a message in the
screen.

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The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key.

Manual reactivation

Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off,
accompanied by a message in the screen.

Operating fault

In the event of a fault with the system, the
"ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes then
comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. All of the warning lamps
come on. It is then necessary to switch off
the ignition and start the engine again using
the key.

The Stop & Start requires the use of a
12 V battery of special specification and
technology.
All work on this type of battery must be
carried out only by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
For more information on the
12 V battery, refer to the corresponding
section.

Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid the
risk of injury related to an automatic change to
START mode.

Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
For more advice on driving, particularly on
flooded roads, refer to the corresponding
section.

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Hill start assist

System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
-

the vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,

when certain conditions of gradient are
met,

with the driver’s door closed.

The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated.

On an ascending slope, the vehicle is held
for a brief moment when you release the
brake pedal:
-

if you are in first gear or neutral with a
manual gearbox*,

if you are in position A or M with an
electronic gearbox,

if you are in position D or M with an
automatic gearbox.

Operation

On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held for a brief moment when you
release the brake pedal.

Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle while
the engine is running, apply the parking
brake manually then ensure that the
parking brake warning lamp is on (not
flashing) in the instrument panel.

Operating fault

If a fault occurs with the system, these warning
lamps come on. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the system
checked.

* Depending on version.

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Speed limiter

System which prevents the vehicle from
exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
When the programmed speed limit is reached,
pressing the accelerator pedal in the normal
manner no longer has any effect.

The speed limiter is switched on manually: the
programmed speed must be at least 20 mph
(30 km/h).

The speed limiter is switched off by manual
operation of the control.

The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
slow down to a speed below the programmed
speed.

The speed limiter cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to respect speed limits, nor can it
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

1. Selection of speed limiter mode.

Steering mounted controls

The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5.  Speed limiter on/off indication.
6.  Speed limiter mode selection indication.
7.  Programmed speed value.
8.  Selection of a memorised speed setting.

Displays in the instrument panel

The programmed speed remains in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.

2.  Increase the programmed value.
3.  Decrease the programmed value.
4.  Speed limiter On / Off.

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F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "LIMIT"

position: the speed limiter mode
is selected but is not switched on
(PAUSE).

You do not have to switch the speed limiter
on in order to set the speed.

Programming

Pressing the accelerator pedal to exceed the programmed speed will not have
any effect unless you press the pedal firmly past the point of resistance.
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and the programmed speed,
which is still displayed, flashes.
Returning to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or unintentional
deceleration of the vehicle, automatically cancels the flashing of the
programmed speed.

Leaving limiter mode

F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "0" position:

the speed limiter mode is deselected. The
display returns to the distance recorder.

Operating fault

F Set the speed value by pressing button 2 or 3.
You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2 and 3:
-

by + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,

by + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,

in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.

Exceeding the programmed speed

F Switch the speed limiter back on by pressing button 4 again.

F Switch the speed limiter on by pressing button 4.
F Switch the speed limiter off by pressing button 4: the display

confirms that it has been switched off (PAUSE).

In the event of a speed limiter fault, the speed
is cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-

ensure that the mat is positioned
correctly,

do not fit one mat on top of another.

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Cruise control

System which automatically maintains the
speed of the vehicle at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.

The cruise control is switched off manually
or by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or on
triggering of the electronic stability system for
safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value.

1. Selection of cruise control mode.

Steering mounted controls

The cruise control cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need to observe
speed limits, nor can it replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.

The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5.  Cruise control stopped/resumed indication.
6.   Cruise control mode selection indication.
7.   Programmed speed value.
8.  Selectiion of a memorised speed setting.

Displays in the instrument panel

2.  Increase the programmed value.
3.  Decrease the programmed value.
4.  Cruise control Off / Resume.

The cruise control is switched on manually: it
requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h), as well as the engagement of:
-

fourth gear on a manual gearbox,

second gear on an electronic or automatic
gearbox, in manual sequential mode,

- position

A on an electronic gearbox or

position D on an automatic gearbox.

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F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "CRUISE"

position: the cruise control mode is
selected but is not switched
on (PAUSE).

Programming

You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2 and 3:
-

by + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,

by + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,

in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.

Intentional or unintentional exceeding of the programmed speed
results in flashing of this speed in the screen.
Return to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or
unintentional deceleration of the vehicle, automatically cancels the
flashing of the speed.

When the cruise control is switched on,
be careful if you maintain the pressure
on one of the programmed speed
changing buttons: this may result in
a very rapid change in the speed of
your vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads or in heavy traffic.
On a steep descent, the cruise control
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-

ensure that the mat is positioned
correctly,

never fit one mat on top of another.

Operating fault

Leaving cruise control mode

F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "0" position: the cruise control mode is

deselected. The display returns to the distance recorder.

Exceeding the programmed speed

F Set the programmed speed by

accelerating to the required speed,
then press button 2 or 3.

F Switch off the cruise control by pressing button 4: the screen

confirms that it has been switched off (PAUSE).

F Switch the cruise control back on by pressing button 4

again.

In the event of a cruise control malfunction,
the speed is cleared resulting in flashing of the
dashes. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.

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Memorising speeds

Memorisation

Press the MENU button for access to
the different menus.

As a safety measure, the driver should
carry out these operations when
stationary.

This memorisation of speeds applies to both
the speed limiter (limit speed) and the cruise
control (running speed).
You can memorise up to 5 speed settings in the
system. By default, a few speeds are already
memorised.

Select the "Driving" menu.

In the secondary page, select
"Speed settings".

Choose the speed that you want to modify, then
press on "Modify".

Use this button to select all speeds.

Use this button to deselect all
speeds.

Display the secondary page.

Enter the new value using the virtual
keypad, then press on "Confirm".

Press on "Confirm" to save the
modifications and quit the menu.

This button restores the factory
settings.

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Selection

To select a memorised speed:
F press and hold button "+" or "-"; the system

stops at the closest memorised speed,

F press and hold button "+" or "-" again to

select another memorised speed.

A reminder of the speed and the state of the
system (on / off) is displayed in the instrument
panel.

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This system indicates the proximity of an
obstacle (pedestrian, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.)
which comes within the field of detection of
sensors located in the bumper.
Certain types of obstacle (stake, roadworks
cone, etc.) detected initially will no longer be
detected at the end of the manoeuvre, if they
are located in blind spots in the sensors' field
of detection.

Parking sensors

This system cannot in any circumstances replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

The system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear.
This is confirmed by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when you come out
of reverse gear.

Rear parking sensors

Audible assistance

The proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of which
increases as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or left)
indicates the side on which the obstacle is located.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.

Visual assistance

This supplements the audible signal by
displaying bars in the screen which move
progressively nearer to the vehicle.
When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"
symbol is displayed in the screen.

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