2012 Peugeot 208 gearbox

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Starting-stopping the engine
With a manual gearbox
, put the gear lever in neutral.
With an electronic gearbox
, put the gear lever on N
.
With an automatic gearbox
, put the gear lever on Por N.
)Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code. )Turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3 (Starting).)When the engine star ts, release the key.

Starting the engine


A heavy object (key fob...), attached to the key and weighing down on its shaft in the ignition switch, could cause amalfunction.
Key left in the "Ignition on" position
On opening the driver's door, an aler t message is displayed, accompaniedby an audible signal, to remind you that the key is still in the ignition switch atposition 1 (Stop).
)
Immobilise the vehicle.)
Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop) .)
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Switching the engine off

If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on),the ignition will be switched off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to position 1 (Stop)
, then back toposition 2 (Ignition on).
Free wheeling
For safety reasons, do not free wheel.If free wheeling, some vehicle functions will no longer be active.

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Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.


As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:


- always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.











6-speed manual
gearbox
) Press the gear knob trigger and move thegear lever to the left then forwards.
Engaging reverse gear

Only engage reverse gear when thevehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate star ting of the engine:


- always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.







5-speed manual
gearbox
)Push the gear lever to the right then backwards.

Engaging reverse gear Engaging 5th
or 6thgear
)
Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5thor 6 th
gear.

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Five-speed electronically controlled gearbox
which offers a choice between the comfort of
automatic operation or the pleasure of manual
gear changing.
Three driving modes are offered:-automatedmode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without ant action by the driver.
-
sequentialmode for manual changing of
the gears by the driver, using the gear lever
or the steering mounted control paddles . -
auto sequential
mode for over taking, for example, remaining in the automated mode
while using the functions of the sequentialmode.














5-speed electronic gearbox
Gear lever
R. Reverse )
With your foot on the brake, move the lever
forwards to select this position.
N.Neutral.) With your foot on the brake, select this
position to star t the engine. A . Automated mode.)
Move the lever backwards to select this
mode. M. + / -
Sequential mode with manual gear changing.)
Move the lever backwards, then to the left
to select this mode, then:
- push for wards to change up a gear,
- or push backwards to change down a gear.



Steering mounted controls
+. Change up paddle.)
Press the back of the steering wheel "+"paddle to change up a gear. - . Change down paddle.)
Press the back of the steering wheel "-"paddle to change down a gear.


The steering mounted paddles do not permit the selection of neutral or theengaging and disengaging of reversegear.



Do not drive with your hand resting
on the gear lever, as there is a risk of damaging the electronic gearbox.

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Gear lever positions
N
. Neutral R
. Reverse1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Gears in sequential mode AUTO.
This comes on when the automatedmode is selected. It switches off on changing to sequential mode.7
In the automated mode, if the gearbox detects poor grip, this warning lampcomes on.
)Select position N.)Press the brake pedal fully.)Star t the engine.
Nappears in the instrument panel.


Moving off
N
flashes in the instrument panelscreen if the gear lever is not inposition N
on starting.
)
Place your foot on the brakewhen this warning lamp flashes(e.g.: star ting the engine).


There is an audible signal on engagement of reverse.
When moving off on a slope, accelerate gradually while releasing the parking brake.
)
Select first gear (position Mor A
) or Areverse (position R)R)
Release the parking brake.)
Progressively take your foot off the brakepedal, then move off.
AUTO
and 1
or R
appear in the
instrument panel.

Stopping - Moving off on a slope

When stopping on a slope, do not use the
accelerator to immobilise the vehicle; apply the
parkin
g brake.


Sequential mode
AUTOdisappears and the gearsengaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
)After star ting the vehicle, select position Mto change to sequential mode.
The
gear change commands are only carried
out if the engine speed permits.
When driving at low speed, on approachinga stop sign or traffic lights for example,
the gearbox changes down to first gear
automatically.

You must press the brake pedal while star ting
the engine.

Automated mode
)Following use of the sequential mode, select position A
to return to the automated mode.
AUT
Oand the gear engaged appear
in the instrument panel.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any action on the par t of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear for:


- optimisation of fuel consumption,

- the drivin
g style,

- the road conditions,

- t
he vehicle load.

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Never select neutral N
while the vehicleis moving. Only engage reverse gear Rwhen thevehicle is immobilised, with your foot on the brake pedal. In all cases, you must apply the parkingbrake to immobilise the vehicle.



"Au t o s equential" mode

In the automated mode, you can resumecontrol temporarily at any time using thesteering mounted control paddles.
The use of these paddles permits manual
selection of the gears in situations which
require a more rapid change-down than in
the automated mode (arrival at a roundabout,leaving a car park with a steep gradient,
over taking...).
The gearbox engages the required gear if
the engine speed permits. AUTO
remains
displayed on the instrument panel.
After a few moments, the gearbox resumes
automatic control of the gears.
"Snow" automated mode
In the automated mode, if the vehicle detects poor grip, the gearbox will change automatically
to the automated "snow" mode.
AUTO
and 7
appear in the
instrument panel.
Reinitialisation
Following disconnection of the battery, the gearbox must be reinitialised.) Switch on the ignition.
AUTO , 7and -appear in the instrument panel.


Operating fault

With the ignition on, if this warninglamp comes on and AUTOflashes, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the screen,
this indicates a
gearbox fault.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.


For best acceleration, when over taking another vehicle for example, press the accelerator pedal firmly to pass the
point of resistance.

Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you canchange to position N
to be in neutral.
In this case, you must apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle.
)
Select position N.)
Press the brake pedal.)
Wait approximately 30 seconds until Nor a gear appears in the instrument panel. )
Release the brake pedal.
The gearbox is operational again.

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6-speed electronic gear control gearbox
Six-speed electronic gear control gearbox
which offers a choice between the comfort of
fully automatic operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing.There are two driving modes: -automatedmode for automatic control of
the gears by the gearbox,- manualmode for sequential gear changing
by the driver.
For each of these two modes, a Sport
settingis available, providing a more dynamic driving style.
In automated mode, it remains possible to
change gear manually by using the steering mounted control paddles when required, when
over taking, for example.

Gear lever
R.
Reverse )
With your foot on the brake, lift the lever
and push forwards.N.Neutral.) With your foot on the brake, select thisposition to star t.
A. Automatic mode.)
Move the lever backwards to select this
mode. M. + / -.
Manual mode with sequential gear changing.)
Move the lever to the left to select this
mode, then:


- push it for wards to change up,

- or pull it backwards to change down.
S.
Sport setting.)
Press this button to switch it on or off.+
.Change up paddle. )Press the back of the "+"
steering mounted paddle to change up a gear.-.
Change down paddle. )Press the back of the "-"steering mounted paddle to change down a gear.


Steering mounted control paddles


The steering mounted paddles cannotbe used to select neutral, or to engageor disengage reverse gear.

Do not drive with your hand resting on the gear lever as there is a risk of damaging the electronic gearbox.

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Engagement of reverse gear isaccompanied by an audible signal.
Nflashes in the instrument panel,accompanied by an audible signaland a message in the instrument panel screen, if the gear lever is not inposition N
on starting.


For optimum acceleration, for example when over taking another vehicle, pressthe accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.



Display in the instrument panel Moving off
Automated mode


Gear lever positions
N.
Neutral
R.Reverse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.Gears in manual mode
AUTO. This comes on when the automaticmode is selected. It switches off on changing to manual mode.
S.Sport (Sport setting).
) Place your foot on the brakewhen
this warning lamp is flashing (for example, when star ting the engine).

)
Select position N.)
Press the brake pedal down fully. )
Start the engine.
Nappears in the instrument panelscreen.
)
Select automated mode (position A
), Amanual mode (position M ), or reverse(position R).R)
Release the parking brake.)
Ta k e your foot off the brake pedal, thenaccelerate.
AUTOand 1, 1
or R
appears in the instrument panel screen.
)
After star ting the vehicle, select position Afor enter automated mode.
AUTO
and the gear engaged appear
in the instrument
panel screen.
The
gearbox is then operating in auto-active
mode, without any action on the par t of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitablegear, depending on the:


- style of driving,

- profile of the road. Foot on brake
flashes on the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen, if the brakepedal is not pressed on starting.

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At very low speed, if reverse gear is requested, this will only be takeninto account when the vehicle is immobilised. A warning lamp appears in the instrument panel screen.
Manual gear changing
Manual mode

On sharp acceleration, the gearbox willnot change up unless the driver acts onthe gear lever or the steering mounted paddles.
Never select neutral N
while the vehicleis moving.
Only engage reverse gear Rwhen thevehicle is immobilised with the brakepedal pressed. This selective
gear change mode enables you
to over take, for example, while still remaining in automatic mode.)Operate the +or - steering mounted controlpaddle.
The gearbox engages the gear requested if theengine speed permits. AUTOis still displayed
in the instrument panel.

After a few moments without any action on
the controls, the gearbox resumes automatic control of the gears.
) When the vehicle has moved off, select
pos
ition M to change to manual mode.


- Pull the lever towards the +sign
to change up a gear.

- P
ush the lever towards the -sign
to change down a gear.
The
gears engaged appear successively in the instrument panel screen.
The
gear change requests are only carried out
if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
changes down automatically to permit
acceleration in the correct gear.