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Automatic gearbox (EAT6/EAT8)
Automatic 6 or 8-speed gearbox with a push 
selector. It also offers a manual mode with gear 
changes via control paddles located behind the 
steering wheel.
Gearbox selector positions
P. Park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are 
blocked.
R. Reverse gear
N. Neutral
For moving the vehicle with the ignition off, or 
to allow it to free-wheel.
For more information on  Changing to free-
wheeling , refer to the corresponding section.
D. Driving in automatic mode
The gearbox manages gear changes 
according to the style of driving, the road 
profile and the vehicle load.
M. Driving in manual mode
The driver changes gear using the steering-
mounted controls.
triggers an audible signal. It stops when the 
driver's door closes again.
Deactivating automatic 
operation
In some situations, for example when it is 
extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan, 
breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate 
automatic operation of the system.
 
 
 
 
► Start the engine.
►  Use the control lever to apply the parking 
brake, if it is released.
►
 
T
 ake your foot fully off the brake pedal.
►
 
Hold the control lever pressed in the release 
direction for between 10 and a maximum of 15 
seconds.
►
 
Release the control lever
 .
►
 
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
►
 
Pull the control lever in the “Application” 
direction for 2
  seconds.
This indicator lamp on the instrument panel comes on to confirm deactivation of 
the automatic functions. ►
 
Release the control lever and the brake 
pedal.
From now on, the parking brake can only be 
applied and released manually using the control 
lever
 .
Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic 
operation (confirmed by the indicator lamp on the 
instrument panel going off).
Emergency braking
In the event of a fault with the brake pedal or 
in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken ill, 
driver under instruction), a continuous pull on the 
electric parking brake control lever will brake the 
vehicle. Braking continues while the control lever 
is pulled, and ceases when the control lever is 
released.
The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle 
during emergency braking.
If emergency braking malfunctions, the message 
"Parking brake control faulty" will be displayed 
on the instrument panel.
If the ABS and DSC systems 
malfunction, indicated by lighting 
one or both warning lamps on the instrument 
panel, the vehicle’s stability is no longer ensured.
In this event, the driver must keep the vehicle 
stable by successively pulling and releasing the 
control lever, repeating the operation until the 
vehicle has stopped.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
► Move the gear selector fully to the right to 
engage 5th or 6th gear.
Failure to follow this instruction could 
cause permanent damage to the gearbox 
(inadvertent engagement of 3
rd or 4th gear).
Engaging reverse gear 
 
► Raise the trigger under the knob and move 
the gear lever to the left, then forwards.
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 and depress the clutch pedal.  

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6Automatic gearbox (EAT6/EAT8)
Automatic 6 or 8-speed gearbox with a push 
selector. It also offers a manual mode with gear 
changes via control paddles located
  behind the 
steering wheel.
Gearbox selector positions
P. Park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are 
blocked.
R. Reverse gear
N. Neutral
For moving the vehicle with the ignition off, or 
to allow it to free-wheel.
For more information on  Changing to free-
wheeling , refer to the corresponding section.
D. Driving in automatic mode
The gearbox manages gear changes 
according to the style of driving, the road 
profile and the vehicle load.
M. Driving in manual mode
The driver changes gear using the steering-
mounted controls.
Push selector 
 
A.Button   P
To put the gearbox into Park mode.
B. Unlock button To unlock the gearbox and come out of
 
P
  or 
to change to
  R, with the foot on the brake 
pedal.
Press and hold this button before pushing the 
selector.
C. Button M
To change from mode
 
D
  to permanent 
manual mode.
D. Gearbox state indicator lamps  (R, N, D)
 
 
► Move the selector by pressing it forwards 
( N or R) or rearwards (N or D) once or twice, 
passing the point of resistance if necessary.
The push selector returns to its initial position 
when released.
For example, to change from
  P to R, while 
pressing  Unlock, push forward twice without 
crossing the point of resistance or push once 
crossing the point of resistance:
–
 
In the first case, the gearbox goes from
   P to   N, 
then from
  N to   R.
–
 
In the second case, the gearbox goes directly 
from
  P to   R.
Steering-mounted controls
In mode M or D, the steering-mounted control 
paddles allow the driver to change gear 
manually
.  

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Engaging reverse gear
► Slow down until you come to a stop.
►  Depress the brake pedal, then press the 
Unlock button.
►  While maintaining the presses, select 
mode R.
Manual mode
Entering the mode:
►  With mode D initially selected.
►  Press button M; the green indicator lamp in 
the button comes on.
Exiting the mode:
►  Push forwards once to return to D.
or
►  Press button M; the indicator lamp in the 
button goes off.
Switching off the ignition
To switch off the ignition, the vehicle must be 
stationary.
Changing to free-wheeling
For more information on  Changing to free-
wheeling , refer to the corresponding section.
If you open the driver's door while mode 
N is engaged, an audible signal will 
sound. It will stop when you close the driver's 
door again.
Special aspects of automatic mode
The gearbox selects the gear that offers optimum 
performance, taking into account the outside 
They cannot be used to engage neutral or to 
select or come out of reverse.
 
 
► Pull the " +" or "-" paddle towards you and 
release to shift up or down a gear, respectively.
Information displayed on 
the instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox 
status is displayed on the instrument panel:
P : Park.
R : Reverse.
N : Neutral.
D1...D6/D8 : Automatic mode.
S : Sport programme or Dynamic pack.
M1...M6/M8 : Manual mode.
- : Instruction not processed in manual mode.
If the driver's door is opened with the ignition on, 
a message is displayed, prompting you to set the 
gearbox to mode  P.
"Sport" button
With the engine running, when the programme 
associated with the button is activated, the 
gearbox delays changing up for a more dynamic 
driving style.
The programme is automatically deactivated 
when the ignition is switched off.
Activating the Sport programme or the Dynamic 
pack is not recommended in the following 
situations:
–
 
Use of one of the special
  
Advanced Grip 
Control
  modes (other than standard mode).
–
 
Low fuel level reached.
–
 
Low 
 AdBlue level reached.
Pressing this button has no effect when 
towing and when a trailer is connected.
Sport programme
SPORTIn mode D, pressing this button activates 
the Sport programme.
"S" appears in the instrument panel.
Dynamic pack
SPORT► Press this button to activate/deactivate 
the function.
The orange indicator lamp in the button is on 
while the  Dynamic
 pack is activated.
For more information on the  Dynamic pack, 
refer to the corresponding section.
Operation
With the engine running, if it is necessary to 
press the brake pedal and/or the  Unlock button 
in order to change mode, an alert message is 
displayed in the instrument panel.
Only appropriate attempted changes of mode 
are accepted.
With the engine running and the brakes 
released, if R, D or M is selected, the 
vehicle moves off, even without pressing the 
accelerator pedal.
Never press the accelerator and brake 
pedals at the same time - risk of damage 
to the gearbox!
In the event of a battery failure, you must 
place the chocks supplied with the vehicle 
tools against one of the wheels to immobilise 
the vehicle.
Unlocking the gearbox
– From mode  P:
►  Fully depress the brake pedal.
►
 
Press the 
 Unlock button.
►
 
While continuing to press the brake pedal 
and the 
Unlock button, select another mode.
–
 
From neutral 
 N, at a speed below 3 mph 
(5
  km/h):
►
 
Fully depress the brake pedal.
►
 
While continuing to depress the brake 
pedal, select another mode.  

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6Engaging reverse gear
► Slow down until you come to a stop.
►  Depress the brake pedal, then press the 
Unlock
 button.
►
 
While maintaining the presses, select 
mode
  R.
Manual mode
Entering the mode:
► With mode  D initially selected.
►
 
Press button 
 M; the green indicator lamp in 
the button comes on.
Exiting the mode:
►
 
Push forwards once to return to 
 D.
or
►
 
Press button 
 M; the indicator lamp in the 
button goes off.
Switching off the ignition
To switch off the ignition, the vehicle must be 
stationary.
Changing to free-wheeling
For more information on  Changing to free-
wheeling , refer to the corresponding section.
If you open the driver's door while mode 
N is engaged, an audible signal will 
sound. It will stop when you close the driver's 
door again.
Special aspects of automatic mode
The gearbox selects the gear that offers optimum 
performance, taking into account the outside  temperature, the profile of the road, the load on 
the vehicle and the style of driving.
For maximum acceleration without touching the 
selector, press the accelerator fully down (kick-
down). The gearbox changes down automatically 
or holds the selected gear until the maximum 
engine speed is reached.
The steering-mounted controls allow the driver 
to temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed 
and engine speed conditions permit.
Special aspects of manual mode
The gearbox only changes from one gear to 
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed 
conditions permit.
Starting the vehicle
From mode P:
►
 Fully depress the brake pedal.
►
 
Start the engine.
►
 
Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal, 
press the 
Unlock button.
►
 
Push once or twice rearwards to select 
the automatic mode
  D, or forwards to engage 
reverse
  R.
From neutral
  N:
►
 
Fully depress the brake pedal.
►
 
Start the engine.
►
 
Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal, 
push rearwards to select the automatic mode
 
D
 , 
or forwards, while pressing the  Unlock
  button to 
engage reverse
 
R
 .
Then, from
  D or   R:
► Release the brake pedal.
►  Accelerate gradually to automatically release 
the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately
.
In severe wintry conditions (temperature 
below -23°C), it is recommended that the 
engine be allowed to run for a few minutes 
before moving off, to ensure correct operation 
and durability of the engine and gearbox.
With an automatic gearbox, never try to 
start the engine by pushing the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
Whatever the state of the gearbox, when the 
ignition is switched off, mode  P is engaged 
automatically and immediately.
However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged 
after a delay of 5 seconds (allowing for the 
process of putting the vehicle into free-wheeling 
mode).
Check that mode
  P has been engaged and 
that the electric parking brake was applied 
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
The corresponding indicator lamps in the  selector and the electric parking brake 
control lever must be on, as well as those in the 
instrument panel.  

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N: neutral.
D1 to D8: automatic forward gear.
B1 to B8: automatic forward gear with 
regenerative braking function activated.
In all-electric driving, the gear engaged is not 
indicated.
The state of the gearbox remains displayed in 
the instrument panel for a few seconds after 
switching off the ignition.
Regenerative braking
The regenerative braking function emulates 
engine braking, slowing the vehicle with no need 
to depress the brake pedal. When the driver 
releases the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slows 
down more quickly and recharges the battery.
► From mode D/B, moving the push selector 
backwards activates/deactivates the function.
The D on the instrument panel is replaced with 
a B.
The state of the function is not saved when the 
ignition is switched off.
The driver must always be ready to use  the brake pedal: in certain situations (e.g. 
full battery, extreme temperatures), the 
regenerative braking level may be temporarily 
limited and deceleration may be reduced.
Hill start assist
This system keeps your vehicle briefly stationary 
(for approximately 2 seconds) when making a hill 
Gearbox malfunction
This warning lamp comes on,  accompanied by an audible signal and the 
display of a message.
Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Do not drive faster than 62
  mph (100   km/h), 
keeping to the speed limit.
The gearbox switches to back-up mode: mode
 
D
  
is locked in third gear, the steering-mounted 
control paddles are inoperative, mode
 
M
  is no 
longer available. You may feel a significant jolt 
on engaging reverse gear. This will not damage 
the gearbox.
Selector malfunction
Minor malfunction
This warning lamp comes on,  accompanied by the display of a message 
and an audible signal.
Drive cautiously and visit a PEUGEOT dealer or 
a qualified workshop.
In certain cases, the selector indicator lamps 
may no longer come on, but the gearbox state is 
still displayed on the instrument panel.
Major malfunction
This warning lamp comes on,  accompanied by the display of a 
message.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, away 
from traffic, and call a PEUGEOT dealer 
or a qualified workshop.
e-EAT8 electric automatic 
gearbox (Hybrid)
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with a push selector  and regenerative braking function.
With the exception of manual mode, the 
“Sport” button and the regenerative braking, 
the operation is identical to that of other EAT8 
gearboxes.
For more information on the  Operation or the 
Malfunctions  of the EAT8 gearbox, refer to the 
corresponding sections.
Gearbox selector positions
P. Car park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels 
are blocked.
R. Reverse gear
N. Neutral
For moving the vehicle with the ignition 
off: in certain car washing machines, 
when towing the vehicle, etc.
D/B. Automatic forward gear ( D) or automatic 
forward gear with regenerative braking 
(B)
The gearbox manages gear changes 
according to the style of driving, the road 
profile and the vehicle load. With the 
regenerative braking function activated, 
the gearbox also controls braking when 
the accelerator pedal is released.
Push selector 
 
A. Button   P
To put the gearbox into Park mode.
B. Unlock button To unlock the gearbox and come out of
 
P
  or 
to change to
  R, with the foot on the brake 
pedal.
Press and hold this button before pushing the 
selector.
C. Gearbox state indicator lamps  (R, N, D/B)
Displays in the instrument 
panel
When the ignition is switched on, the status of 
the gearbox is displayed in the instrument panel:
P: park.
R: reverse.  

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is sufficient and acceleration requirements are 
moderate.
When navigation is activated, the use 
of HYBRID mode is advisable to optimise 
electrical consumption.
SPORT
Allows more dynamic driving to take advantage 
of the vehicle's maximum performance. 
Electric power is used to supplement the petrol 
engine as long as there is energy left in the 
battery.
4WD (4-wheel drive)
Depending on equipment.
4WD mode ("4-wheel drive") improves the 
vehicle's grip at low and moderate speeds by 
driving all 4 wheels continuously. 
This mode is especially suited to snow-covered 
roads and difficult terrain (mud, sand, etc.) as 
well as ford crossings, at moderate speed.
Depending on the driving conditions and the 
battery charge level,  4WD mode may be 100% 
electric. 
This mode will be even more effective if  the vehicle is fitted with suitable tyres, 
such as winter tyres.
The grip can be improved up to 84 mph (135 
km/h) using the electric motors; above this 
speed, the vehicle is driven by the front wheels 
only.
– Acceleration.
–  Handling gear changes with the automatic 
gearbox.
–
 
Display on the instrument panel of information 
about the dynamic parameters of the vehicle 
(
"PERSONAL" mode).
Activation/Deactivation
SPORT► Press this button; the orange indicator 
lamp in the button comes on to confirm 
activation of the function.
If the orange indicator lamp flashes, 
activation is not available (e.g. if Park 
Assist is selected).
If the indicator lamp continues flashing for a 
long time, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Displays
To show this information on the instrument panel, 
select the “PERSONAL” mode and then the type 
of information required.
This telemetry information (power output,  turbocharger pressure, torque, 
longitudinal and lateral acceleration, etc.) is 
given for information purposes only.
Driving modes
The number and type of driving modes available  depend on the vehicle’s engine and equipment.
Driving modes are selected using the following 
control:
 
 
 
 
Pressing the control displays the modes on the 
instrument panel.
When the message disappears, the selected 
mode is activated and remains indicated on the 
instrument panel (except  NORMAL mode).
With hybrid engine
Each time the ignition is switched on,  ELECTRIC 
mode is selected by default.
ELECTRIC
Allows 100% electric driving. The maximum 
speed is approximately 84 mph (135   km/h).
When starting the vehicle, if the conditions do not 
allow the activation or retention of
 
ELECTRIC
  
mode, the message
  “Electric mode currently 
unavailable” is displayed in the instrument panel. 
The vehicle automatically changes to  HYBRID 
mode.
The lighting of a blue LED under the interior 
rear view mirror, visible from outside the vehicle, 
confirms driving in  ELECTRIC mode.
The lighting of the LED can be 
deactivated by inserting the tip of a paper 
clip type accessory into the hole under the 
mirror
. 
Conditions of activation
–
 
Adequate battery charge level. Charging 
the vehicle after each drive is therefore 
recommended. 
The ELECTRIC mode is 
available as long as there is power left in the 
battery.
–
 
Exterior temperature between 0°C and 45°C. 
Manually exiting the mode
–
 
Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
–
 
Select another mode.
In case of non-use of the vehicle for a 
long period (several months), a restart of 
the petrol engine may occur even if the 
battery is charged.
HYBRID
Optimises the fuel consumption of the vehicle 
by managing the  alternating or simultaneous 
operation of the two types of engine , 
according to road conditions and driving style.
In HYBRID mode, it is possible to drive in 
100% electric mode if the battery charge level   

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6is sufficient and acceleration requirements are 
moderate.
When navigation is activated, the use 
of HYBRID  mode is advisable to optimise 
electrical consumption.
SPORT
Allows more dynamic driving to take advantage 
of the vehicle's maximum performance. 
Electric power is used to supplement the petrol 
engine as long as there is energy left in the 
battery.
4WD (4-wheel drive)
Depending on equipment.
4WD mode ("4-wheel drive") improves the 
vehicle's grip at low and moderate speeds by 
driving all 4 wheels continuously. 
This mode is especially suited to snow-covered 
roads and difficult terrain (mud, sand, etc.) as 
well as ford crossings, at moderate speed.
Depending on the driving conditions and the 
battery charge level,  4WD mode may be 100% 
electric. 
This mode will be even more effective if  the vehicle is fitted with suitable tyres, 
such as winter tyres.
The grip can be improved up to 84 mph (135 
km/h) using the electric motors; above this 
speed, the vehicle is driven by the front wheels 
only.
Gear efficiency indicator
(Depending on engine.)
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.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine  temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during 
phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights, 
queues, etc.). The engine restarts automatically 
- START mode - as soon as the driver wishes to 
move off again.
Primarily designed for urban use, the function 
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and 
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level 
when stationary.
The function does not affect the functionalities of 
the vehicle, in particular the braking.
Deactivation/Reactivation
The function is activated by default when the 
ignition is switched on.
With the button on the dashboard 
 
 
 
► Press the button.
A  message in the instrument panel confirms the 
change of status.  

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Restarting the engine (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the 
driver indicates the intention of moving off again.
– With a manual gearbox: with the clutch pedal 
fully depressed.
–  With an automatic gearbox:
•  With the selector in position  D or M: with the 
brake pedal released.
•  With the selector in position  N and the brake 
pedal released: with the selector at  D or M.
•  With the selector in position  P and the brake 
pedal depressed: with the selector at  R, N, 
D or M.
Special cases
The engine will restart automatically if all 
conditions for operation are met again and in the 
following cases.
–  Vehicle speed exceeds 16 mph (25 km/h) on 
2.0 BlueHDi versions with automatic gearbox in 
mode D, or 2 mph (3 km/h) on other versions.
–  The electric parking brake is being applied.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes 
for a few seconds, then goes off.
Malfunctions
In the event of a malfunction, this warning 
lamp flashes for a few moments, then 
remains on, accompanied by an onscreen 
message.
Have the vehicle checked by a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When the function is deactivated, the orange=
indicator lamp is lit; if the engine was in standby,=
it restarts immediately.
With the touch screen button
It is set via the  Driving / Vehicle touch 
screen menu.
A message in the instrument panel confirms the 
change of status.
When the function is deactivated, if the engine 
was in standby, it restarts immediately.
Associated indicator lamps
Function activated. 
Function deactivated or malfunction. 
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet, 
deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid 
any risk of injury caused by the engine 
restarting automatically.
Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, it is 
strongly recommended that you deactivate 
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on  Driving 
recommendations, particularly on flooded 
roads, refer to the corresponding section.
Operation
Main conditions for operation
–  The driver ’s door must be closed.
–
 
The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
–
 
The state of charge of the battery must be 
sufficient.
–
 
The temperature of the engine must be within 
its nominal operating range.
–
 
The outside temperature must be between 
0°C and 35
  °C.
Putting the engine into standby 
(STOP mode)
The engine automatically enters standby mode 
as soon as the driver indicates their intention to 
stop.
– 
W
 ith a manual gearbox,  at speeds below 2 
mph (3 km/h) on 1.5 BlueHDi versions, or with 
the vehicle stationary on 1.2 PureTech versions, 
when you place the gear lever in neutral and 
release the clutch pedal.
–
 
W
 ith an automatic gearbox,  at speeds below 
12 mph (20 km/h) on BlueHDi versions, or with 
the vehicle stationary on other versions, when 
you depress the brake pedal or place the gear 
selector in mode  N.
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby 
during the journey. It is reset to zero every time 
the ignition is switched on using the key or the 
START/STOP button.
Special cases:
The engine will not go into standby if all of the 
conditions for operation are not met and in the 
following cases.
–
 
Steep slope (ascending or descending).
–
 
V
 ehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10   km/h) 
since the last engine start (with the key or the 
“START/STOP” button).
–
 
The electric parking brake is applied or being 
applied.
–
 
Needed 
 to maintain a comfortable temperature 
in the passenger compartment.
–
 
Demisting active.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes 
for a few seconds, then goes off.
After the engine has restarted, STOP mode is not available until the vehicle 
has reached a speed of 5 mph (8
  km/h).
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode 
is not available for a few seconds after 
coming out of reverse gear or turning the 
steering wheel.