Peugeot 2008: 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

- 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.
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...
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:
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the vehicle's registration document,
as well as in sales brochures.
The
maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined in European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC)...
General information
System designed to help improve the safety of the occupants sitting in the
front seats and the rear outer seats, in the event of a violent collision. The
airbags supplement the action of the seat belts equipped with a force limiting
system...
Categories
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.
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.
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