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EnglishDriving -> Electric parking brake for your Peugeot 3008 2016-2023
Driving
On certain versions with automatic gearbox
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not lock.
The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the
release of the parking brake, accompanied by
the display of the message "Parking brake
released".
The indicator lamp flashes in response to a
manual request to apply or release the brake.
brake indicator lamps on the instrument panel
and the control must be on fixed.
If the parking brake is not applied, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed on
opening the driver's door.
Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the
parking brake when the engine is switched off
and releases it when the vehicle moves off.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle, as they could release the parking
brake.
In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake will not operate.
As a safety measure, with a manual gearbox,
if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise
the vehicle by engaging a gear.
As a safety measure, with an automatic
gearbox, if the parking brake is not applied,
immobilise the vehicle by placing the supplied
chocks against one of the wheels.
When the vehicle is parked: on a
steep slope, heavily loaded or during
towing
With a manual gearbox, turn the wheels
toward the pavement and engage a gear.
With an automatic gearbox, turn the wheels
toward the pavement and select mode P.
When towing, the vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
At any time, with the engine running:
► To apply the parking brake, briefly pull the
control.
► To release it, briefly push the control while
pressing the brake pedal.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
This automatic operation can be temporarily
deactivated.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or engine running:
► Press the brake pedal.
► While maintaining pressure on the brake
pedal, briefly push the control.
Indicator lamp
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the
parking brake is applied: the parking
This indicator lamp comes on both on the
instrument panel and on the control to
confirm that the parking brake has been applied,
accompanied by display of the message
"Parking brake applied".
If the brake pedal is not depressed, the
parking brake is not released and a
message is displayed.
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With an automatic gearbox, mode P is
automatically selected when the ignition
is switched off. The wheels are blocked.
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer
to the corresponding section.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary:
► Briefly pull the control.
The control indicator lamp flashes to confirm the
application request.
Automatic application
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With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is applied automatically when the engine is
switched off.
It is not applied automatically if the
engine stalls or enters STOP mode with
Stop & Start.
Automatic operation
With an automatic gearbox, while mode
N is selected, opening the driver’s door
triggers an audible signal. It stops when the
driver's door closes again.
Automatic release
First ensure that the engine is running and that
the driver's door is closed.
The electric parking brake gradually releases
automatically as the vehicle moves off.
With a manual gearbox
► Fully depress the clutch pedal and engage
first gear or reverse.
In automatic mode, the parking brake
can be manually applied or released at
any time using the control.
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.
Special cases
Immobilising the vehicle with the
engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine
running, briefly pull the control.
► Depress the accelerator pedal and release
the clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox
► Depress the brake pedal.
► Select mode D, M or R.
► Release the brake pedal and depress the
accelerator pedal.
Parking the vehicle with the brake
released
In very cold conditions (ice), applying the
parking brake is not recommended.
To immobilise the vehicle, engage a gear or
place the chocks against one of the wheels.
If the brake does not release
automatically, check that the front doors
are fully closed.
► Start the engine.
When stationary with the engine running,
do not depress the accelerator pedal
► Use the control to apply the parking brake, if
it is released.
unnecessarily. Risk of parking brake release.
► Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.
► Keep the control pushed in the release
direction for 10 to a maximum of 15 seconds.
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► 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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