Peugeot 2008: Practical information / Free-wheeling
In certain situations, you must allow the vehicle to free-wheel (while being
towed, on a rolling road, in an automatic car wash, or being transported by rail
or sea freight, etc.).
The procedure varies according to the type of gearbox and parking brake.
With manual or EAT6 automatic gearbox and electric parking brake

Release procedure
- With the engine running and while depressing the brake pedal, move the
gear selector to the neutral position.
- While depressing the brake pedal, switch off the ignition.
- Release the brake pedal, then switch on the ignition again.
- While depressing the brake pedal, press the control lever to release the
parking brake.
- Release the brake pedal, then switch off the ignition.
Reverting to normal operation
- While depressing the brake pedal, start the engine.
With EAT8 automatic gearbox and manual parking brake

Release procedure
- With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, select mode N
and switch off the ignition.
Within 5 seconds:
- Switch on the ignition again.
- While depressing the brake pedal, move the push selector forwards or
backwards to confirm mode N.
- Switch off the ignition.
- If the 5-second time limit is exceeded, the gearbox engages mode P;
it is then necessary to restart the procedure.
Reverting to normal operation
- Press button P on the selector.
With EAT8 automatic gearbox or drive selector and electric parking brake

Release procedure
- With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, select mode N
and switch off the ignition.
Within 5 seconds:
- Switch on the ignition again.
- While depressing the brake pedal, move the push selector forwards or
backwards to confirm mode N.
- While depressing the brake pedal, press the control lever to release the
parking brake.
- Release the brake pedal, switch off the ignition.
If the 5-second time limit is exceeded, the gearbox engages mode P; it
is then necessary to restart the procedure.
Reverting to normal operation
- While depressing the brake pedal, restart the engine.
Keyless Entry and
Starting
You must not depress the brake pedal while switching the ignition on or
off. If you do, the engine will start, requiring you to restart the procedure.
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...
General recommendations
Observe the following recommendations to avoid damaging the vehicle.
Exterior
Never
use a high-pressure jet wash in the engine compartment - risk of damaging the
electrical components!
Do not wash the vehicle in bright sunshine or extremely cold
conditions...
Other information:
Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.
Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment:
Temporary puncture repair kit.
Spare wheel.
Access to the tools
Depending on version, the tool kit is stored in a bag or in a storage box in
the boot.
On the boot carpet or floor
Under the boot carpet or floor
Raise the boot floor (depending on version), then the boot carpet by
pulling the strap to ..
This system helps reduce fuel consumption by recommending the most
appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and the vehicle's equipment, the system
may advise skipping one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are only optional. In fact, the configuration
of the road, the traffic density and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore..