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.
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Advice on care and maintenance
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:
Peugeot 2008 2019-2024 Owner's Manual: 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...
Peugeot 2008 2019-2024 Owner's Manual: Doors
Opening From outside After unlocking the vehicle or with the Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key in the recognition zone, pull the door handle. From inside Pull the interior opening control of a door; this unlocks the vehicle completely...
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