Peugeot 208 Quiz
Driving

5-speed manual gearbox

In this manual: Driving
Exterior — 1Open — 4Interior — 1Instruments and controls — 48Access — 32Comfort — 42Driving — 70Visibility — 21Safety — 27Practical information — 39Checks — 36Technical data — 4
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Engaging reverse gear

Push the gear lever to the right then backwards.

Push the gear lever to the right then backwards.

Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:

- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.

Engaging 5th or 6th gear

Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th or 6 th gear.

Engaging reverse gear

Press the gear knob trigger and move the gear lever to the left then forwards.

Press the gear knob trigger and move the gear lever to the left then forwards.

Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:

- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.

Test yourself

A quick Peugeot 208 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.