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:
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...
Presentation
This genuine towing device can be fitted and removed with no need for tools.
Carrier
Protective plug
Connection socket
Safety eye
Detachable towball
Locking/unlocking wheel
Security key lock
Label to note the key references
Locked position (the green marks are opposite each other); the wheel is
in contact with the towball (no gap)...