2012 Peugeot 208 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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To w i ng your vehicle
To w i ng another vehicle
)On the front bumper, unclip the cover bypressing at the bottom. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar.
)
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover bypressing at the bottom. )
Screw the towing eye in fully. )
Install the towing bar. )
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.)
Move off gently, drive slowly and for a shor t distance.
)Place the gear lever in neutral(position N
on an electronicgearbox or automatic gearbox).Failure to observe this instructioncould result in damage to certain components (braking, transmission...) and the absenceof braking assistance the next time the engine is star ted.
)
Unlock the steering by turning the key
in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake. ) Switch on the hazard warning lamps onboth vehicles.
)
Move off gently, drive slowly and for a shor tdistance.

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Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuinePEUGEOT towbars and their harnessesthat have been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicle, and that the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.If the towbar is not fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative that itis fitted in accordance with the vehiclemanufacturer's instructions. T
owbar suitable for the attachment of atrailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with additional lighting and signalling.

Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take par ticular care.
Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transpor ting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.

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Driving advice


Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.

Side wind
)Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.
Cooling
To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the
gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
) If the warning lamp and the
STOPwarning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of enginebraking is recommended.

Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.



Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.



The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuinePEUGEOT towbar is used.

R
efer to the "Technical Data" section for detailsof the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

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Fitting roof bars


Maximum authorised weight on the roof rack, for a loading height not exceeding40 cm (with the exception of bicycle carriers): 65
kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt thespeed of the vehicle to the profile of theroad to avoid damaging the roof bars and the fixings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in order to comply with the regulations for transporting objects which are longer than the vehicle. When fittin
g transverse roof bars, take care toposition them correctly on the retaining pins
located in the door aper tures.
Use accessories recommended by PEUGEOT obser ving the
manufacturer's recommendations and fitting instructions so as to avoid the risk of damaging the body (deformation, scratches, ...).

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Advice on care and maintenance


Recommendations on the care and maintenance your vehicle are given in the ser vicing booklet.
Matt paint


We recommend the use of a high pressurejet wash, or at least a water hose with a high output.
We recommend that the vehicle be rinsed using
de-ionised water.
Use only a microfibre cloth to dry the vehicle.It must be clean and used without heavypressure.
Lightly wipe off any fuel stains present on the
bodywork using a soft cloth, then leave to dry.
From the range of cleaning and maintenance
products in the "TECHNATURE" range
recommended and approved by PEUGEOT,
use only the insect remover and car shampoo,
which are the only ones to be used on the
bodywork.
The insect remover can also be used to remove small stains (for example: finger marks...).
Always have paint repairs done by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
I
f you vehicle is finished with a clear matt
lacquer, please observe the followingrecommendations to avoid damaging the paintwork by the use of an inappropriate
cleaning procedures.
These recommendations are also valid for alloyroad wheels finished with clear matt lacquer.
Never clean the vehicle without water. Never wash your vehicle in anautomatic roller brush car wash.Never polish the vehicle body, nor thealloy wheels. Doing this will make the paintwork shiny.Do not use paint cleaners, abrasive products or paint polishing or preserving products (such as wax, for example) onthe paintwork. These products are only suitable for bright finishes. Application of these products on vehicles with amatt finish will seriously damage thepaint sur face of the vehicle, giving rise to irreversible shiny or stained areas.Never use a high pressure jet wash with
a lance fitted with a brush, this mayscratch the paintwork.Never select a wash programme that finishes with a hot wax cycle.

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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from PEUGEOT's recommendation and warranty.
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to conver t a
tra
de vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.

"Comfort":
door deflectors, side blinds and rear blind,cigarette lighter, boot dividers, coat hanger fixed to head restraint, front centre armrest,
under shelf storage, front and rear parking sensors...

"Transport solutions":

boot liner, luggage net, cigarette lighter, roof
bars, bicycle carrier on roof bars, ski carrier,roof box....

*
To avoid an
y risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctl
y,
- never fit one mat on top of another.


"Styling":

aluminium gear lever knob, spoiler, stylingstrips, alloy wheels, trims, chromed mirror
shells, body kit...


"Security":

anti-theft alarm, window engraving, wheel
security bolts, child seats and booster cushions, breathalyzer, first aid kit, warning
triangle, high visibility jacket, stolen vehicle
tracking system, temporary puncture repair kit,snow chains, non-slip covers, front foglamps
kit...
"Protection":

mats *
, seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, side rubbing strips,
aluminium or PVC door aperture finishers...
Tow bar, which mst be fitted byPEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by PEUGEOT may resultin a failure of your vehicle's electronicsystem and excessive electrical consumption. Please note this precaution. Youare advised to contact a PEUGEOTrepresentative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.


Installation of radio communication transmitters

Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter, you can contact a PEUGEOT dealer for the specification of transmitters which canbe fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial position, specific installationrequirements), in line with the VehicleElectromagnetic Compatibility Directive(2004/104/EC).




Depending on the legislation in forcein the country, it may be compulsory to have a high visibility safety vest,warning triangle and spare bulbs andfuses available in the vehicle. B
y visiting a PEUGEOT dealer, you can also
obtain products for cleaning and maintenance (exterior and interior) - including ecological products in the "TECHNATURE" range, toppingup products (screenwash...), touch-up pens and paint aerosols for the exact colour of your
vehicle, refills (cartridge for the temporary puncture repair kit...), ...



"Multimedia":

audio systems, por table satellite navigationsystems, semi-integral suppor t for por tablesatellite navigation system, hands-free kit, CDchanger, speakers, connection kit for MP3 or CD player, USB Box, Wi-Fi on-board...

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