2014 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 at N . With an automatic gearbox , put the gear lever at P or N .
 Insert the key in the ignition switch. The system recognises the starting code.  Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to position 3 (Starting) .  When the engine starts, 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 a malfunction.
Key left in the "Ignition on" position
On opening the driver's door, an alert message is displayed, accompanied by an audible signal, to remind you that the key is still in the ignition switch at position 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 to position 2 (Ignition on) .
Free-wheeling
For safety reasons, do not free-wheel. When free-wheeling, some vehicle functions will no longer be active.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of braking assistance.

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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 the gear lever to the left then for wards.
Engaging reverse gear
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.
5-speed manual
gearbox
 Push the gear lever to the right then backwards.
Engaging reverse gear Engaging 5 th or 6 th gear
 Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5 th or 6 th g e a r.

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Gear shift indicator
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and your vehicle's equipment, the system may advise you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can follow this instruction without engaging the intermediate gears. The gear engagement recommendations must not be considered compulsory. In fact, the configuration of the road, the amount of traffic and safety remain determining factors when choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible for deciding whether or not to follow the advice given by the system. This function cannot be deactivated.
Example:
- You press the accelerator pedal.
- The system may suggest that you engage a higher gear.
The information appears in the instrument panel in the form of an ar row.
The system adapts its gear change recommendation according to the driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and the demands of the driver (power, acceleration, braking, ...). The system never suggests: - engaging first gear, - engaging reverse gear,
System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.
- You are in third gear.
With an electronic or automatic
gearbox, the system is only active in manual mode.
On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox, the arrow may be accompanied by the gear recommended.

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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: - automated mode for automatic control of the gears by the gearbox, without ant action by the driver. - manual mode for sequential gear changing by the driver, using the gear lever or the steering mounted control paddles - auto sequential mode for overtaking, for example, remaining in the automated mode while using the functions of the manual mode.
5-speed electronic gearbox
Gear lever
R. Reverse  With your foot on the brake, move the lever for wards to select this position. N. Neutral.  With your foot on the brake, select this position to start the engine. A. Automated mode.  Move the lever backwards to select this mode. M. + / - Manual mode with sequential 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 g e a r.
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 the engaging and disengaging of reverse g e a r.
Do not drive with your hand resting on the gear lever, as there is a risk of damaging the gearbox.

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Display in the instrument panel
Gear lever positions
N. Neutral R. Reverse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Gears in manual mode AUTO. This comes on when the automated mode is selected. It switches off on changing to manual mode.
 Select position N .
Moving off
N flashes in the instrument panel screen if the gear lever is not in position N on starting.
 Place your foot on the brakewhen this warning lamp flashes (e.g.: starting 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 M or A ) or A ) or Areverse (position R ) R ) R Release the parking brake.
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 parking brake.
Manual mode
AUTO disappears and the gears engaged appear in succession in the instrument panel.
 After starting the vehicle, select position Mto change to manual mode.
The gear change commands are only carried out if the engine speed permits. When driving at low speed, on approaching a stop sign or traffic lights for example, the gearbox changes down to first gear automatically.
You must press the brake pedal firmly while starting the engine.
Automated mode
 Following use of manual mode, select position A to return to automated mode.
AUTO and the gear engaged appear in the instrument panel.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive mode, without any action on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear for: - optimisation of fuel consumption, - the driving style, - the road conditions, - the vehicle load.
 Progressively take your foot off the brake pedal, then move off.
 Press the brake pedal fully.
N appears in the instrument panel.
 Start the engine.

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"Auto sequential" mode
In automated mode, you can resume control temporarily at any time using the steering 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 in the instrument panel. After a few moments, the gearbox resumes automatic control of the gears.
For best acceleration, when overtaking another vehicle for example, press the accelerator pedal firmly to pass the point of resistance.
Creep function * (moving
without use of the
accelerator)
This function makes manoeuvring the vehicle smoother at low speeds (when parking, in a traffic jam, …). With the engine running at idle, brakes released and A , M or R selected, the vehicle moves as soon as you take your foot of the brake pedal (even if you do not touch the accelerator pedal). For your safety, this function is activated only if you press the brake pedal while engaging for ward drive or reverse. It is deactivated on opening the driver's door. Close the door, then press the brake or accelerator pedal to reactivate the function.
Never leave children unsupervised inside the vehicle with the engine running.
The vehicle does not move without pressing the accelerator pedal if the gear lever had stayed in position N for more than 2 seconds , with the engine running and the brake pedal was not pressed before selecting the position A , M or R .
* Only on petrol engines.

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Never select neutral N while the vehicle is moving. Only engage reverse gear R when the vehicle is immobilised, with your foot on the brake pedal. In all cases, you must apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle.
Operating fault
With the ignition on, if this warning lamp comes on and AUTO flashes, 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.
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can change to position N to be in neutral. In this case, you must apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle. AUTO and - appear in the instrument panel. - appear in the instrument panel. -
 Select position N .
Reinitialisation
Following disconnection of the battery, the gearbox must be reinitialised.  Switch on the ignition.
 Press the brake pedal firmly.
 Wait approximately 30 seconds until N or a gear appears in the instrument panel.
 Release the brake pedal.
The gearbox is operational again.

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6-speed electronic 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: - automated mode for automatic control of the gears by the gearbox, - manual mode for sequential gear changing by the driver. In automated mode, it remains possible to change gear manually by using the steering mounted control paddles when required, when overtaking, 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 this position to start. A. Automated 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.
+. 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 cannot be used to select neutral, or to engage or disengage reverse gear.
Do not drive with your hand resting on the gear lever as there is a risk of damaging the gearbox.