Driving
The driver therefore remains responsible for
deciding whether or not to follow the indications
issued by the system.
If the lever is not in position P, an alert
There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
F if you press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time,
F with a flat battery, if you force the
movement of the lever from position P
to another position.
To reduce fuel consumption during
prolonged stops with the engine running
(e.g. traffic jam), position the gear lever at
N and apply the parking brake.
message appears on the screen on
opening the driver's door or approximately
45 seconds after switching off the ignition.
F Reposition the lever at position P; the
message disappears.
This function cannot be deactivated.
With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking pace.
The information appears in the
instrument panel, in the form of an
ascending or descending arrow and
the recommended gear.
When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
on the screen, indicates a gearbox
fault.
Gear shift indicator
(Depending on engine.)
The system adapts its gear shift
recommendation according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the
driver's requirements (power, acceleration,
braking, etc.).
System which reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up
mode by staying in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial jolt when changing from P to
R and from N to R. This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
The system never suggests:
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engaging first gear,
engaging reverse.
Operation
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one or more gears. You can
follow this indication without engaging the
intermediate gears.
On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the
gear recommended. The system always
recommends to change up if necessary.
Depending on the engine, it may also
recommend to change down if necessary.
Gear shift recommendations must not be
considered as compulsory. In fact, the road
layout, the traffic density and safety remain the
deciding factors when choosing the best gear.
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