Driving
► Accelerate gradually to automatically release
the electric parking brake.
Information 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!
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The vehicle moves off immediately.
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox
status is displayed on the instrument panel:
Never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
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.
P
Parking
R
Reverse
Switching the vehicle off
N
Neutral
D1...6
M1...6
Automatic forward gear
Manual forward gear
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
freewheeling mode).
Check that mode P has been engaged and
that the electric parking brake was applied
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
Special aspects of automatic mode
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.
The state of the gearbox remains displayed on
the instrument panel for a few seconds after
switching off the ignition.
Operation
Only appropriate mode change instructions are
validated.
With the engine running, if it is necessary to
depress the brake pedal to change modes,
an alert message will be displayed on the
instrument panel.
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 in-
strument panel.
Special aspects of manual mode
The gearbox only changes from one gear to
another 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.
Never depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time - risk of damage to
the gearbox!
Gearbox malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accom-
panied by an audible signal and the
display of a message.
Starting the vehicle
► 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.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Do not drive faster than 62 mph (100 km/h),
keeping to the speed limit.
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.
► Release the brake pedal.
Switching of the gearbox to back-up mode
Mode D locks in third gear.
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