Get Driving -> 6-speed manual gearbox Guide for Peugeot 2008 SUV Second Generation (2019-2025)

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– Manual operation for sequential changing of

electric parking brake control. Braking continues

for as long as the control is kept pulled, and

ceases when the control is released.

The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle

during emergency braking.

Engaging reverse gear

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the gears by the driver.

Gear selector module

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.

► 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.

P.

Park

– Vehicle immobilised, parking brake

applied or released.

– Engine starting.

► Raise the ring under the knob and move the

gear selector to the left, then forwards.

Only engage reverse gear when the

vehicle is stationary with the engine at

idle.

R.

N.

Reverse

– Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle

stationary, engine at idle.

Neutral

6-speed manual gearbox

– Vehicle immobilised, parking brake

applied.

– Engine starting.

Automatic operation

Manual operation

► To shift up/down through the gears,

push the control backwards/forwards.

Engaging 5^thor 6^thgear

As a safety precaution and to facilitate

engine starting:

► Always select neutral.

► Press the clutch pedal.

► Move the gear selector fully to the right to

engage 5^thor 6^thgear.

D.

M. +/-

Failure to follow this instruction could

cause permanent damage to the gearbox

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

Automatic gearbox (EAT6)

6-speed automatic gearbox which oﬀers a choice

between the comfort of automatic operation or

manual gear changing.

Two driving modes are available:

– Automatic operation for electronic

management of the gears by the gearbox.

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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 oﬀ even

without the accelerator being pressed.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle when the engine is running.

When carrying out maintenance with the

engine running, apply the parking brake and

select position P.

Information displayed on

the instrument panel

When a position is selected in the grid with the

gear selector, the corresponding indicator lamp

lights up on the instrument panel.

Manual operation

To limit fuel consumption during an

extended standstill with the engine

running (for example, in a traﬃc jam), set the

gear selector to N and apply the parking

brake.

P.

Park

R.

N.

D.

Reverse

Neutral

Drive (automatic operation)

► 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

selected gear ﬂashes for a few seconds, then 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).

1...6. Gear engaged during manual operation

Automatic operation

-.

Instruction not accepted during manual

operation

► 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 driving style, the road

proﬁle and the load in the vehicle.

For maximum acceleration without touching the

selector, press the accelerator fully down (kick-

down). The gearbox changes down automatically

or holds the gear selected until the maximum

engine speed is reached.

When braking, the gearbox changes down

automatically to provide eﬀective engine braking.

If you release the accelerator sharply, the

gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety

reasons.

Starting the vehicle

► With your foot on the brake pedal,

select position P or N.

► Start the engine.

If the conditions are not met, you will hear an

audible signal, accompanied by the display of a

message.

► With the engine running, depress the brake

pedal.

► Release the parking brake, unless it is set to

automatic mode.

► Select position R, D or M.

► 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 to accelerate.

Never select position N while the vehicle

is moving.

Never select positions P or R unless the

vehicle is completely stationary.

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– In the event of a battery failure, forcing the

selector from position P to another position.

Switching oﬀ the vehicle

Before switching oﬀ the engine, it is possible to

engage position P or N to place the gearbox in

neutral.

Push selector

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Automatic gearbox (EAT8)

Automatic 8-speed gearbox with a push selector.

It also oﬀers a manual mode with gear changes

via control paddles located behind the steering

wheel.

In both cases, apply the parking brake to

immobilise the vehicle, unless it is set to

automatic mode.

If the gear selector is not in position P,

when the driver's door is opened or

approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is

switched oﬀ, an audible signal sounds and a

message appears.

Gearbox selector positions

P. Park

For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are

blocked.

► Return the gear selector to P; the audible

signal stops and the message disappears.

R. Reverse gear

N. Neutral

A. Button P

To put the gearbox into Park mode.

B. Unlock button

Malfunction

For moving the vehicle with the ignition oﬀ, or

to allow it to free-wheel.

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

lamp comes on and a message is

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.

To unlock the gearbox and come out of P or

to change to R, with the foot on the brake

pedal.

Press and hold this button before pushing the

selector.

displayed, when the ignition is switched on.

In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up

mode and is locked in 3^rdgear. You may feel a

signiﬁcant jolt (without risk to the gearbox) when

changing from P to R and from N to R.

Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed

restrictions permitting.

C. Button M

To change from mode D to permanent

manual mode.

D. Gearbox state indicator lamps (R, N, D)

Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

There is a risk of damaging the gearbox:

– If the accelerator and brake pedals are

depressed simultaneously.

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order to change modes, an alert message is

displayed on the instrument panel.

Only appropriate mode change instructions are

validated.

Coasting mode

Depending on version or engine, if D is

selected, except in Sport mode, gradually

and fully releasing the accelerator pedal

allows free-wheeling which can save fuel.

A drop in engine speed is normal (rev counter

at idle, drop in engine noise).

► Pull the "+" or "-" paddle towards you and

release to shift up or down a gear, respectively.

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.

► 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:

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.

Never press the accelerator and brake

pedals at the same time. Risk of

damaging the gearbox!

If the battery is ﬂat, you must place the

chocks supplied with the vehicle tools against

one of the wheels to immobilise the vehicle.

D1...D8 : Automatic mode.

M1...M8 : Manual mode.

– In the ﬁrst case, the gearbox goes from P to N,

then from N to R.

- : 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.

Unlocking the gearbox

– In the second case, the gearbox goes directly

from P to R.

– From mode P:

► Fully depress the brake pedal.

► Press the Unlock button.

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.

► 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):

Operation

With the engine running, if you need to depress

the brake pedal and/or the Unlock button in

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► Fully depress the brake pedal.

► While continuing to depress the brake

pedal, select another mode.

Special aspects of automatic mode

or forwards, while pressing the Unlock button to

engage reverse R.

Then, from D or R:

► Release the brake pedal.

► Accelerate gradually to automatically release

the electric parking brake.

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The gearbox selects the gear that provides

optimal performance based on ambient

temperature, road proﬁle, vehicle loading and

driving style.

For maximum acceleration, press the accelerator

fully down (kick-down). The gearbox changes

down automatically or holds the selected gear

until the maximum engine speed is reached.

Steering mounted controls allow the driver to

temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed

and engine speed conditions permit.

Engaging reverse gear

► Slow down until you come to a stop.

► Depress the brake pedal, then press the

Unlock button.

The vehicle moves oﬀ immediately.

Automatic gearbox

Never try to start the engine by pushing

the vehicle.

► While continuing to press, select mode R.

Permanent manual mode

Entering the mode:

► With mode D initially selected.

► Press button M; the green indicator lamp in

the button comes on.

Exiting the mode:

► Push forwards once to return to D.

or

Switching the vehicle oﬀ

Special aspects of manual mode

Regardless of the current gearbox mode, mode

P is immediately engaged automatically when

the ignition is switched oﬀ.

However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged

after a delay of 5 seconds (time to enable free-

wheeling mode).

The gearbox only changes from one gear to

another if the vehicle speed and engine speed

conditions permit.

► Press button M; the indicator lamp in the

button goes oﬀ.

Starting the vehicle

From mode P:

► Fully depress the brake pedal.

► Start the engine.

► Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,

press the Unlock button.

► Push once or twice rearwards to select

the automatic mode D, or forwards to engage

reverse R.

From neutral N:

► Fully depress the brake pedal.

► Start the engine.

► Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,

push rearwards to select the automatic mode D,

Check that mode P has been engaged and

that the electric parking brake was applied

automatically; if not, apply it manually.

The corresponding indicator lamps on the

gear selector and the electric parking

brake control must be on, as well as the

indicator lamps on the instrument panel.

Switching oﬀ the ignition

To switch oﬀ the ignition, the vehicle must be

stationary.

Free-wheeling

For more information on Free-wheeling, refer to

the corresponding section.

If you open the driver's door while mode

N is engaged, an audible signal will

sound. It will stop when you close the driver's

door again.

Gearbox malfunction

This warning lamp comes on,

accompanied by an audible signal and the

display of a message.

Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

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Do not drive faster than 62 mph (100 km/h),

keeping to the speed limit.

B : Brake (automatic forward gear with

regenerative braking function activated).

Drive selector (Electric)

The drive selector is a pulse selector with a

regenerative braking function.

Switching of the gearbox to back-up mode

Operation

Mode D locks in third gear.

The drive selector provides traction control

based on the driving style, the road proﬁle and

the vehicle load.

With regenerative braking activated, it also

manages engine braking when the accelerator

pedal is released.

The paddles on the steering wheel do not work

and mode M is no longer accessible.

You may feel a signiﬁcant jolt on engaging

reverse gear. This will not damage the gearbox.

Selector malfunction

P.

Park

For parking the vehicle: the front wheels

are blocked.

Reverse

Minor malfunction

This warning lamp comes on,

accompanied by the display of a message

and an audible signal.

Drive carefully.

Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

In some cases, the selector indicator lamps may

no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still

displayed on the instrument panel.

R.

N.

Neutral

To move the vehicle with the ignition oﬀ

and so allow it to free-wheel.

For more information on Free-wheeling,

refer to the corresponding section.

D/B. Automatic forward drive (D) or automatic

forward drive with regenerative braking (B)

A. Button P

To put the gearbox into Park mode.

B. Unlock button

Major malfunction

To unlock the selector and come out of P or

change to R, with the foot on the brake pedal.

Press and hold this button before pushing the

selector.

Information displayed on

the instrument panel

This warning lamp comes on,

accompanied by the display of a

message.

When the ignition is switched on, the drive

selector status is displayed on the instrument

panel:

P : Park.

R : Reverse.

N : Neutral.

D : Drive (automatic forward gear).

C. Selector state indicators (R, N, D/B)

You must stop the vehicle.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and

switch oﬀ the ignition.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

► Move the selector by pushing it forwards (N

or R) or backwards (N or D/B) once or twice,

passing the point of resistance if necessary.

The push selector returns to its initial position

when released.

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