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Electronic gearbox (ETG6)
Six-speed electronic gearbox which offers a choice between two operating 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 is possible to change gear manually by using the steering mounted control paddles as desired, when overtaking, for example.
R. Reverse  With your foot on the brake, lift the selector and move it for wards. N. Neutral.  With your foot on the brake, select this position to start. A. Automated mode.  Move the selector backwards to select this mode. M. Manual mode with sequential gear changing.  Lift the selector, then move it backwards to select this mode, then use the steering mounted control paddles to change gear.
G e a r s e l e c t o r
+. Change up paddle to the right of the steering wheel.  Press the back of the "+" steering mounted paddle to change up a gear. -. Change down paddle to the left of the steering wheel.  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.
When immobilising the vehicle, with the HYbrid4 system active, you must place the gear selector in neutral N . Before carrying out any work in the engine compartment, check that the gear selector is in position N , that the
parking brake is applied and that the RE ADY lamp is off before switching off RE ADY lamp is off before switching off RE ADYthe HYbrid4 system.

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Engagement of reverse gear is accompanied by an audible signal.
If the HYbrid4 system does not activate: - If N is flashing in the instrument panel, move the gear selector to position A then to position N . - If the message "Foot on brake" is displayed, press the brake pedal f i r m l y.
For optimum acceleration, for example when overtaking another vehicle, press the accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.
Displays in the instrument panel
N Neutral R Reverse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Gears in manual mode A This comes on when automated mode is selected. It goes off on changing to manual mode.
 Place your foot on the brakewhen a message appears in the instrument panel screen.
M o v i n g o f f
 To start the engine, place the gear selector in position N .
 Select a drive mode (position A or M ) or reverse (position R ). R ). R
 Release the parking brake by pulling the control lever, if automatic operation has been deactivated.  Progressively release the brake pedal.  If the parking brake is released, the vehicle moves off. If the parking brake is applied and automatic mode is activated, accelerate progressively.
A appears in the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-active mode, without any action on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear, depending on the: - style of driving, - profile of the road.
Before leaving the vehicle, place the gear selector in position N and then you must stop the HYbrid4 system by switching off the ignition ( RE ADY lamp RE ADY lamp RE ADY
off).
 Press the brake pedal down fully.  Start the HYbrid4 system.
Automated mode
 After starting the vehicle, select position Afor enter automated mode.
A or M1 or R appears in the instrument panel screen.

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Manual gear changing  When the vehicle has moved off, select position M to change to manual mode.  Operate the + or - steering mounted control paddles.
At very low speed, if reverse gear is requested, this will only be taken into account when the vehicle is immobilised. A warning lamp appears in the instrument panel screen. Only engage reverse gear R when the vehicle is immobilised with the brake pedal pressed.
On sharp acceleration in manual mode, the gearbox will not change up unless the driver acts on the gear lever or the steering mounted paddles. Never select neutral N while the vehicle is moving.
A disappears and the gears engaged M1...M6 appear successively in the instrument panel screen.
The gear change commands are only carried out if the engine speed permits. The internal combustion engine is still running. 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.
This occasional gear change mode enables you to overtake, for example, while still remaining in automated mode.  Operate the + or - steering mounted control paddle. The gearbox engages the gear requested if the engine speed permits. A is still displayed in the instrument panel.
Manual mode
After a few moments without any action on the controls, the gearbox resumes automatic control of the gears.

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To immobilise the vehicle without applying the parking brake, before switching off the ignition, place the gear selector in position A or R . If the battery is flat, it is essential to place a chock against one of the wheels to immobilise the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the HYbrid4 system, place the gear selector in position N. When switching off the HYbrid4 system, the electric parking brake is applied automatically. If the automatic function is deactivated, apply the parking brake manually to immobilise the vehicle.
Operating fault
Creep function
This function facilitates manoeuvring of the vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic jams, …). With the HYbrid4 hybrid system active, the vehicle stationary and the parking brake released:  press the brake pedal,  place the gear selector in position A , Ror M ,  gradually release the brake pedal. The vehicle moves off immediately and gradually reaches a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h), with pressing the accelerator pedal.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle with the HYbrid4 system active.
For your safety, this function will only be activated if you press the brake pedal when engaging forward drive or reverse. This function is deactivated if the driver's door is opened. To reactivate it, close the door and then press the brake or accelerator pedal.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
With the ignition on, the flashing of this warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen, indicates a malfunction of the gearbox.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the parking brake lamps are on (not flashing) in the instrument panel and in the control lever.

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Car washing machine or tunnel
With the HYbrid4 system active, RE ADY lamp on, parking brake RE ADY lamp on, parking brake RE ADYreleased:  Place the gear selector in position N .  Switch off the engine (press the START/STOP button or with the vehicle's key if it does not have Keyless Entry and Starting). The parking brake is applied automatically and the RE ADY lamp goes off in the instrument panel. RE ADY lamp goes off in the instrument panel. RE ADY Switch on the ignition again (press the START/STOP button
or with the key in the intermediate position) without your foot on the brake pedal. The RE ADY lamp remains off. RE ADY lamp remains off. RE ADY Release the parking brake using the manual control on the centre console, while keeping your foot on the brake pedal.  Switch off the ignition (press the START/STOP button without your foot on the brake pedal, or using the key) after checking that the parking brake remains released.
With the HYbrid4 system active, RE ADY lamp on, parking brake RE ADY lamp on, parking brake RE ADYreleased:  Place the gear selector in position N ( AUTO m o d e).  Press the brake pedal then the ECO OFF button.
If the HDI Diesel engine was on standby, it then restarts. If the HDi Diesel engine is running, its operation is maintained without time limit.
Car washing machines or tunnels in which the HDi Diesel engine must be switched off. Car washing machines or tunnels in which the HDi Diesel engine must not be switched off.
Some car washing machines or tunnels (where the vehicle is moved for wards on a travelling track) require that the parking brake be "released" during the wash. If possible on your vehicle, deactivate the automatic operation of the electric parking brake via the vehicle equipment configuration menu.

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Snow chains
Recommendations
The use of snow chains is only authorised on the front wheels. The mode selector must be in the 4WD position.
For information on the sizes compatible with the tyres on your vehicle and advice on use, refer to the corresponding section in the handbook for the vehicle.

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Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit comprises a compressor and a sealant cartridge. It allows you to carry out a temporary repair to a tyre. temporary repair to a tyre. temporary repair This makes it possible to continue to the nearest garage.
This kit is stowed in the storage well behind the rear seats.  Fold the 2/3 part of the rear seat for access to it.  Raise the cover of the storage well.
It can be used for repairing most punctures on the tread or shoulder of the tyre. The compressor can be used to check and adjust a tyre pressure.
For more information on the use of this temporary puncture repair kit, refer to the corresponding section in the handbook for the vehicle.
Access to the kit

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Recovery of the vehicle on a fl at-bed
Never recover the vehicle by towing it with two or four wheels on the ground, as there is a risk of damage to the transmission. However, if necessary because access to the vehicle is difficult, the vehicle can be moved a few dozen metres, at a speed of less than 6 mph (10 km/h). Before doing any work, with the ignition on, press the brake pedal and place the gear selector at position N , then switch off the HYbrid4 system ( RE ADY lamp off). RE ADY lamp off). RE ADY Always call on professionals for recovery of the vehicle on a flat-bed lorry or trailer.
Use the towing eye only to pull the vehicle out or to lash it for recovery on a flat-bed lorry or t r a i l e r.
The towing eye is stowed in the storage well behind the rear seats.  Fold the 2/3 part of the rear seat for access to it.  Raise the cover of the storage well.
Access to the tools