Peugeot 2008: Driving / Gear efficiency indicator
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, the driver remains responsible for deciding
whether or not to follow the system’s advice.
This function cannot be deactivated.
With an automatic gearbox,
the system is only active in manual operation.
The information appears in the
instrument panel in the form of an arrow and the recommended gear.
The system adapts its gear
shift recommendation according to the driving conditions (slope, load, etc.) and
the driver’s requirements (power, acceleration, braking, etc.).
The system never suggests:
engaging first gear,
engaging reverse.
This system keeps your vehicle briefly stationary (for approximately 2
seconds) when making a hill start, while you transfer your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal...
The Stop & Start function puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP
mode - during phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights, queues, etc...
Other information:
The
electronic key must be present in the passenger compartment.
For versions equipped with Proximity Keyless Entry and Starting, the
electronic key is also detected in the boot.
If it is not detected, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key so that the engine can be started or switched
off...
Normal locking
With the doors and boot closed, the vehicle locks:
Either automatically, upon leaving zone B, if the automatic functions
are activated.
Or by gently pressing the driver's door handle.
Locking is confirmed by the lighting of the direction indicators, and by an
audible signal when the vehicle is locked upon walking away...