Gear Shift Indicator; Stop & Start - PEUGEOT 508 Handbook

Driving
Choice of a mode
ECO, Comfort, Normal, Sport, Manual.
Pressing the control displays the modes in the
instrument panel.
When the message goes off, the selected
mode is activated and remains indicated in the
instrument panel (except for "Normal" mode).
Depending on version, the choice of
a driving mode is also managed by
the i-Cockpit® Amplify function;
refer to the corresponding section.

Gear shift indicator

System which reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
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Operation
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
Gear efficiency recommendations are for
information only. In fact, the road layout, the
traffic density and safety remain the deciding
factors when choosing the best gear. The driver
therefore remains responsible for deciding
whether or not to follow the indications issued
by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual mode.
The information appears in the
instrument panel in the form of an
ascending or descending arrow and
a recommended gear.
The system adapts its gear efficiency
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 gear.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby – STOP mode – during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc.).
The engine restarts automatically – START
mode – as soon as you want to move off.
The restart takes place instantly, quickly and
silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition with
the key or the "START/STOP" button.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically:
- with a manual gearbox, at a speed below
2 mph (3 km/h), when you place the gear
lever in neutral and release the clutch pedal,
- with an automatic gearbox: