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How Does the Automatic Gearbox of the Peugeot 508 Work?

Model: Peugeot 508 MK 2 - Years 2018-2026
Part: Transmission

To use the automatic gearbox of the Peugeot 508, first remove the P mode by pressing the button located on the left side of the selector. Once the gearbox is unlocked, you can shift it down to D mode: this allows you to drive without the need to manually change gears. By moving the D mode to the right, you can manually change gears using the paddles on the steering wheel. Pressing both paddles will allow you to switch to N mode, which is equivalent to putting the gearbox in neutral.

Updated on 3 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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