Peugeot 2008: Practical information / Free-wheeling
In certain situations, you must allow the vehicle to free-wheel (while being
towed, on a rolling road, in an automatic car wash, or being transported by rail
or sea freight, etc.).
The procedure varies according to the type of gearbox and parking brake.
With manual or EAT6 automatic gearbox and electric parking brake

Release procedure
- With the engine running and while depressing the brake pedal, move the
gear selector to the neutral position.
- While depressing the brake pedal, switch off the ignition.
- Release the brake pedal, then switch on the ignition again.
- While depressing the brake pedal, press the control lever to release the
parking brake.
- Release the brake pedal, then switch off the ignition.
Reverting to normal operation
- While depressing the brake pedal, start the engine.
With EAT8 automatic gearbox and manual parking brake

Release procedure
- With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, select mode N
and switch off the ignition.
Within 5 seconds:
- Switch on the ignition again.
- While depressing the brake pedal, move the push selector forwards or
backwards to confirm mode N.
- Switch off the ignition.
- If the 5-second time limit is exceeded, the gearbox engages mode P;
it is then necessary to restart the procedure.
Reverting to normal operation
- Press button P on the selector.
With EAT8 automatic gearbox or drive selector and electric parking brake

Release procedure
- With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, select mode N
and switch off the ignition.
Within 5 seconds:
- Switch on the ignition again.
- While depressing the brake pedal, move the push selector forwards or
backwards to confirm mode N.
- While depressing the brake pedal, press the control lever to release the
parking brake.
- Release the brake pedal, switch off the ignition.
If the 5-second time limit is exceeded, the gearbox engages mode P; it
is then necessary to restart the procedure.
Reverting to normal operation
- While depressing the brake pedal, restart the engine.
Keyless Entry and
Starting
You must not depress the brake pedal while switching the ignition on or
off. If you do, the engine will start, requiring you to restart the procedure.
To respect the environment and ensure compliance with the Euro 6 standard,
without adversely affecting the performance or fuel consumption of its Diesel
engines, PEUGEOT has taken the decision to equip its vehicles with a system that
associates SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) with a Diesel Particle Filter (DPF)
for the treatment of exhaust gases...
General recommendations
Observe the following recommendations to avoid damaging the vehicle.
Exterior
Never
use a high-pressure jet wash in the engine compartment - risk of damaging the
electrical components!
Do not wash the vehicle in bright sunshine or extremely cold
conditions...
Other information:
(Depending on version.)
On versions fitted with an electric gauge, the engine oil level status is
displayed on the instrument panel for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, after the servicing information.
The level read will only
be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for
more than 30 minutes...
Automatic 8 speed gearbox with a push selector. It also offers a manual mode
with gear changes via control paddles situated behind the steering wheel.
Gearbox selector positions
P. Park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are blocked.
R. Reverse gear
N...