Driving -> Automatic gearbox for Your Peugeot 408 4 Door Second Generation (2022-2026)

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braking function, its operation is identical to that  
of other EAT8 gearboxes.  
B. Driving in automatic mode  
with regenerative braking function  
(Rechargeable hybrid)  
Emergency braking  
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The emergency braking should only be  
used in exceptional situations (e.g. brake  
pedal failure, driver unwell, assisted driving)  
Press this button to activate the  
regenerative braking function.  
The gearbox also manages braking when  
the accelerator pedal is released.  
Drive selector  
Braking continuesfor 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.If  
emergency braking malfunctions, the message  
"Parking brake fault" will be displayed on the  
instrument panel.  
In mode N, with your foot on the brake pedal,  
push without passing the point of resistance:  
Forwards, mode R is selected.  
Backwards, mode D is selected.  
Release the selector fully after each push; it  
will then return to its initial position.  
Special cases  
To avoid mode N (quick change from D to R and  
back again):  
If the ABS and DSC systems  
malfunction, indicated by  
lighting one or both warning  
lamps on the instrument panel,  
P. Auto Park  
Press this button to switch to Parking  
mode.  
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels  
are blocked.  
the vehicle’s stability is no longer ensured.  
In mode R, push backwards past the point of  
resistance, mode D is selected.  
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.  
In mode D, push forwards past the point of  
resistance, mode R is selected.  
R. Reverse  
N. Neutral  
To return to mode N, push without passing  
To free-wheel and move the vehicle, with  
the ignition off.  
the point of resistance.  
Automatic gearbox  
For more information on 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.  
The gearbox also manages braking when  
the accelerator pedal is released.  
M. Driving in manual mode  
Press this button to switch to manual  
mode.  
Steering-mounted controls  
For petrol versions  
(Depending on equipment)  
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with drive selector.  
It also offers a manual mode with gear changes  
via control paddles located behind the steering  
wheel.  
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.  
For rechargeable hybrid  
versions  
The driver changes gear using the  
steeringmounted controls.  
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with drive selector  
and regenerative braking function.With the  
exception of the manual mode and regenerative  
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an alert message will be displayed on the  
instrument panel.  
Steering mounted controls allow the driver to  
temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed  
and engine speed conditions permit.  
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.  
Special aspects of manual  
mode  
Never depress the accelerator and brake  
pedals at the same time - risk of damage to  
the gearbox!  
The gearbox only changes from one gear to  
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed  
conditions permit.  
Pull the "+" or "-" paddle towards you  
and release to shift up or down a gear,  
respectively.  
Regenerative braking (Brake  
function)  
If you open the driver's door while mode  
N is engaged, an audible signal will sound  
and mode P will be engaged. The audible  
signal stops when the driver's door is closed.  
Information displayed on  
the instrument panel  
The regenerative braking function emulates  
engine braking, slowing the vehicle with no need  
to depress the brake pedal. When the driver  
releases the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slows  
down more quickly.  
The energy recovered when the accelerator  
pedal is released is used to partially recharge  
the traction battery.  
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox  
status is displayed on the instrument panel:  
At speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h), opening  
the driver’s door will engage mode P - risk  
of sudden braking!  
P
R
N
Parking  
Reverse  
Neutral  
In the event of battery failure, it is essential  
to place the chock(s) supplied with the tool  
kit against one of the wheels to immobilise  
the vehicle.  
D1...8 Automatic forward gear  
B1...8 Automatic forward gear with  
regenerative braking function activated  
M1...8 Manual forward gear  
This partial recharging has no effect on the  
charge level indicator.  
In all-electric driving, the gear engaged is not  
indicated.  
The state of the gearbox remains displayed on  
the instrument panel for a few seconds after  
switching off the ignition.  
Special aspects of  
automatic mode  
The resulting deceleration of the vehicle  
does not cause the brake lamps to come  
on.  
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.  
From mode D, press button B to activate/  
deactivate the function.  
Operation  
D on the instrument panel is replaced with B.  
The state of the function is not saved when the  
ignition is switched off.  
Only appropriate mode change instructions are  
validated.  
With the engine running, if it is necessary to  
depress the brake pedal to change modes,  
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However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged  
after a delay of 5 seconds (time to enable  
freewheeling mode).  
Check that mode P has been engaged and  
that the electric parking brake was applied  
automatically; if not, apply it manually.  
In some cases, the selector indicator lamps may  
no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still  
displayed on the instrument panel.  
Major malfunction  
In some situations (e.g. battery full,  
extreme temperatures), the amount of  
regenerative braking may be temporarily  
limited, resulting in less deceleration.  
The driver must remain alert to traffic  
conditions and must always be ready to use  
the brake pedal.  
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This warning lamp comes on,  
accompanied by the display of a  
message.  
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.  
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.  
Regenerative braking using the brake  
pedal  
Energy recovery can also be produced by  
depressing the brake pedal in order to  
partially recharge the traction battery, without  
affecting the charge level indicator.  
Gearbox malfunction  
This warning lamp comes on,  
accompanied by an audible signal  
and the display of a message.  
Electric dual-clutch  
automatic gearbox (e-  
DCS6)  
6-speed electrified dual-clutch automatic  
gearbox with drive selector for hybrid vehicles.  
It also offers a manual mode with gear changes  
via control paddles located behind the steering  
wheel.  
Starting the vehicle  
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Do not drive faster than 62 mph (100 km/h),  
keeping to the speed limit.  
Switching of the gearbox to back-up mode  
Mode D locks in third gear.  
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.  
Fully depress the brake pedal.  
Start the engine.  
With your foot on the brake pedal, push once  
or twice backwards to select automatic mode  
D, or forwards to shift into reverse gear R.  
Release the brake pedal.  
Accelerate gradually to automatically release  
the electric parking brake.  
It includes an electric motor, which improves the  
performance of the petrol engine, reduces fuel  
consumption and drives in all-electric.  
The vehicle moves off immediately.  
Selector malfunction  
Automatic gearbox  
Never try to start the engine by pushing  
the vehicle.  
Minor malfunction  
This warning lamp comes on,  
accompanied by the display of a  
message and an audible signal.  
Drive carefully.  
Switching the vehicle off  
Regardless of the current gearbox mode, mode  
P is immediately engaged automatically when  
the ignition is switched off.  
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
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