2012 Peugeot 208 parking brake

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Practical information

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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Checks
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for the
details of the level checking interval
for this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking inter val for thiscomponent.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the level checkin
g interval
for this component. Brake wear depends on the st
yleof driving, par ticularly in the caseof vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary tohave the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services. Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.
Brake pads

For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system isnoticed, the parking brake must be checked, even between two ser vices.
Checkin
g this system must be done by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

















Only use products recommended by PEUGEOT or products of equivalent quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offers very specific products.
To avoid damaging the electrical units, the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictly prohibited.

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Exterior
Remote control key 44-50 - opening / closing - anti-theft protection - guide-me-home lighting- starting - battery
Boot 55 - opening / closing- emergency release Temporary puncture repair kit 143 -148
Wipers 115-118 Changing a wiper blade 118, 173
Changing bulbs 160 -162 - rear lamps- 3 rd
brake lamp - number plate lamps - foglamp
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention 18 6 -189



Panoramic sunroof 56
Roof bars 178
Accessories 180-181


Electronic stability programme 123 -125
Tyre pressures 207 Changing a wheel 149 -155


- tools

- removing / refitting


Lighting controls 10 6-112 LED lamps 110 Daytime running lamps 110 Headlamp beam adjustment 113 Cornering lighting 114 Changing bulbs 156 -159 - front lamps - foglamps- direction indicator repeaters
Door mirrors 63-64
Doors 44-49 - opening / closing - central locking- emergency control Alarm 51-52 Electric windows 53-54


Parking sensors 104-105
To w b a r 176
To w i ng 174 -175

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Instruments and controls
Courtesy lamps 119 Interior mood lighting 120 Rear view mirror 64 Emergency or assistance call 122, 209
Manual parking brake 82
5/6 -speed manual gearbox 83 Gear shift indicator 84 5 -speed electronic gearbox 85-87 6 -speed electronic gearbox 88-91
Automatic gearbox 92-94 Stop & Star t 95 -97 Hill start assist 98


Dashboard fuses 163-165

USB por t / Auxiliary socket 76 Additional USB por t 76
Heating, ventilation 65 - 67 Manual air conditioning 68 - 69 Dual-zone air conditioning 70 -72 Front demisting / defrosting 73 Rear screen emist/defrost 73

To u c h s c r e e n 211 - 2 70
Door mirrors 63-64 Electric windows, deactivating 53-54
Bluetooth audio system 271-296
Audio system 297-313 Setting the date/time 43
Glove box fuses 166 -167
Opening the bonnet 183

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Alphabetical index
Labels, identification.....................................207Lamps, warning and indicator.............r23, 27, 28LED daytime running lamps..........110, 156,158Level, brake fluid...........................................191Levels and checks.................. 184, 185, 191-193Lighting, guide-me home .................47, 111,112Lighting, interior....................................r119, 120Lighting bulbs (replacement) ........ 156, 160,161Lighting control stalk.............................106, 111Lighting on reminder.....................................r109Loading....................................................19,178Load reduction mode....................................171Locating your vehicle......................................47Locking the boot..............................................55
Main beam....................................106, 156,157Maintenance....................................................19Maintenance (advice).................................... 179Map reading lamps.......................................119Markings, identification.................................207Mat..................................................................77Menu ............216,218, 234,236,248,250, 258Menus (audio)........216,218, 234,236, 248,250, 258Mini fuel level ................................................186Mirror, rear view..............................................64Mirrors, door....................................................r63Misfuel prevention .........................................188Motorway function (direction indicators).......121Mountings for ISOFIX seats ......................... 139MP3 CD .................................................278,279
Number plate lamps......................................162
Oil filter..........................................................r194Oil level....................................................37,191Opening the bonnet ......................................183Opening the boot............................................55Opening the doors ..........................................44Opening the fuel filler flap .............................186Opening the panoramic sunroof blind............56Operation indicator lamps.........................23, 27
Radio.....................................238-240, 242,274Radio station .................................238, 239, 241RDS ...............................................................241Rear foglamp.................................108,160, 161Rear screen (demisting)..................................73Recharging the battery .........................170, 171Reduction of electrical load..........................171Regeneration of the particleemissions filter............................................r194Reinitialising the remote control.....................49Remote control...................................44, 45,50Removing a wheel ........................................152Removing the mat...........................................77Repair kit, puncture.......................................143Replacing bulbs ............................156,160, 161Replacing fuses............................................163Replacing the air filter...................................r194Replacing the oil filter...................................r194Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r194Replacing wiper blades .........................118, 173Resetting the service indicator.......................r36Reversing lamp .............................................160Reversing lamps...........................................161Risk areas (update).......................................224Roof bars.......................................................178Roof blind ........................................................56Routine checks.....................................194, 195Running out of fuel (Diesel)..........................190
Safety for children .........................................142Screen, instrument panel..........................38,40Screen-wash reser voir..................................192Screen menu ........................216, 218,234, 236,248,250, 258
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Paint colour code .......................................... 207Paintwork, matt .............................................179Panoramic sunroof..........................................f56Parcel shelf, rear.............................................r79Parking brake ..........................................82,195Parking lamps...............................................111Parking sensors, rear....................................r104Particle emission filter...........................r192-194Passenger compartment filter......................r194PEUGEOT CONNECT ASSISTA NCE ..........210PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS.........................210Player, CD MP3.....................................278, 279Port, USB ................................................76,280Priming the fuel system................................190Protecting children.........129,133, 137, 139-141Puncture ........................................................ 143
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