Peugeot 2008: Driving / Gear efficiency indicator
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.
This system keeps your vehicle briefly stationary (for approximately 2
seconds) when making a hill start, while you transfer your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal...
The Stop & Start function puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP
mode - during phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights, queues, etc...
Other information:
USB ports
Depending on equipment, for more information on the USB ports compatible with
CarPlay®, MirrorLinkTM or Android Auto
applications, refer to the "Ease of use and comfort" section.
For the list of suitable
smartphones, visit the Brand's national website...
Refer to the General recommendations on the use of driving and manoeuvring
aids.
This system provides active parking assistance: it detects a parking space
and then steers in the appropriate direction to park in the space while the
driver controls the driving direction, gear changes, acceleration and braking...