Peugeot 2008: Driving / 6-speed manual gearbox

Peugeot 2008 2019-2024 Owner's Manual / Driving / 6-speed manual gearbox

Engaging 5th or 6th gear

Move the gear selector fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th gear.

Failure to follow this instruction could cause permanent damage to the gearbox (inadvertent engagement of 3rd or 4th gear).

Engaging reverse gear

Peugeot 2008. 6-speed manual gearbox

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.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting the engine:

Always select neutral.
Press the clutch pedal.

Electric parking brake

In automatic mode, this system applies the parking brake when the engine is switched off and releases it when the vehicle moves off. At any time, with the engine running: to apply the parking brake, briefly pull the control lever; to release it, briefly push the control lever while pressing the brake pedal...

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...

Other information:

Peugeot 2008 2019-2024 Owner's Manual: Green warning/indicator lamps

Hill Assist Descent ControlFixed. (grey) The function has been activated, but is currently paused because the speed is too high. Reduce the vehicle speed to below 19 mph (30 km/h). Fixed. The system has been activated, but the conditions for regulation are not met (gradient, speed too high, gear engaged)...

Peugeot 2008 2019-2024 Owner's Manual: AdBlue® (BlueHDi)

To respect the environment and ensure compliance with the Euro 6 standard, without adversely affecting the performance or fuel consumption of its Diesel engines, PEUGEOT has taken the decision to equip its vehicles with a system that associates SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) with a Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) for the treatment of exhaust gases...

Energy economy mode

This system manages the duration of use of certain functions, in order to conserve a sufficient level of charge in the battery with the ignition off.

After switching off the engine, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematic system, the wipers and the dipped beam headlamps or courtesy lamps, for a combined duration of approximately 40 minutes.

Selecting the mode

A confirmation message is displayed when energy economy mode is entered, and the active functions are placed on standby.

Peugeot 2008. Energy economy mode If a telephone call is in progress at the time, it will be maintained for around 10 minutes via the audio system’s hands-free system.