Driving -> Automatic gearbox for your Peugeot 3008 2016-2023
Driving
► Release the control.
► In this case, ensure the vehicle's stability by
successive and repeated "pull-release" actions
on the electric parking brake control until the
vehicle comes to a complete stop.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine, always select
neutral and depress the clutch pedal.
► Depress and hold the brake pedal.
► Pull the control 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 and the brake pedal.
From this point onwards, only the manual
functions, using the control, allow the parking
brake to be applied and released.
► Follow this procedure again to reactivate
automatic operation (confirmed by the indicator
lamp on the instrument panel going out).
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.
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 3rd or 4th gear).
Gearbox selector positions
P. Park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are
blocked.
R. Reverse gear
Emergency braking
If depressing the brake pedal fails to provide
effective braking or in exceptional circumstances
(e.g. driver unwell, assisted driving), the vehicle
can be braked by sustained pulling on the
electric parking brake control. Braking continues
for as long as the control is kept pulled, and
ceases when the control is released.
Engaging 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.
The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle
during emergency braking.
If emergency braking malfunctions, the message
"Parking brake fault" 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.
► 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.
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Push selector
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► Pull the "+" or "-" paddle towards you and
release to shift up or down a gear, respectively.
► 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:
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox
status is displayed on the instrument panel:
P : Park.
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.
R : Reverse.
N : Neutral.
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)
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.
– 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 can be used to change gear manually.
They cannot be used to select neutral or to
engage or disengage reverse gear.
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Engaging reverse gear
temperature, road profile, vehicle loading and
driving style.
Operation
► Slow down until you come to a stop.
► Depress the brake pedal, then press the
Unlock button.
► While maintaining the presses, select
mode R.
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.
For maximum acceleration, press the accelerator
fully down (kick-down). The gearbox changes
down automatically or holds the selected gear
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
Steering mounted controls allow the driver to
temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed
and engine speed conditions permit.
Only appropriate attempted changes of mode
are accepted.
Manual mode
Entering the mode:
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.
► 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
Special aspects of manual mode
The gearbox only changes from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
conditions permit.
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.
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.
► 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
Unlocking the gearbox
For more information on Changing to free-
wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.
– 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.
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 provides
optimal performance based on ambient
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► Accelerate gradually to automatically release
the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
Switching of the gearbox to back-up mode
e-EAT8 electric automatic
gearbox (Rechargeable
hybrid)
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with a push selector
and regenerative braking function.
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Mode D locks in third gear.
The paddles on the steering wheel do not work
and mode M is no longer accessible.
You may feel a significant jolt on engaging
reverse gear. This will not damage the gearbox.
Automatic gearbox
Never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
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.
Selector malfunction
Minor malfunction
Switching the vehicle off
Regardless of the current gearbox mode, mode
P is immediately engaged automatically when
the ignition is switched off.
However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged
after a delay of 5 seconds (time to enable 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 on the
gear selector and the electric parking
brake control must be on, as well as the
indicator lamps on the instrument panel.
This warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal.
Drive carefully.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In some cases, the selector indicator lamps may
no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still
displayed on the instrument panel.
Gearbox selector positions
P.
Car park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels
are blocked.
R.
N.
Reverse gear
Neutral
Major malfunction
This warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by the display of a
message.
For moving the vehicle with the ignition
off: in certain car washing machines,
when towing the vehicle, etc.
Gearbox malfunction
This warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch off the ignition.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Do not drive faster than 62 mph (100 km/h),
keeping to the speed limit.
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