2012 Peugeot 208 brakes

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Driving
)Apply the parking brake. )Select position P or N.)Star t the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of
an warning message.)With the engine running, press the brake pedal. )Release the parking brake. )Select position R, Dor M.)Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.


Moving off


When the engine is running at idle, with the brakes released, if position R, D
or M
is selected, the vehicle moves evenwithout the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never leave children in the vehicle without supervision. When carrying out maintenance with the engine running, apply the parkingbrake and select position P
.
P


If position N
is selected inadver tently while driving, allow the engine toreturn to idle then select position D
toaccelerate.
Never select position N
while the vehicle is moving.Never select positions P
or Runless thevehicle is completely stationary.

Automatic operation
)
Select position Dfor automaticchanging
of the four gears.The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptivemode, without any inter vention on the par t
of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear according to the style of
driving, the profile of the road and the load in
the vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching the gear lever, press the accelerator pedal downfully (kick down). The gearbox changes downautomatically or maintains the gear selecteduntil the maximum engine speed is reached.On braking, the gearbox changes downautomatically to provide efficient engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, thegearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.

Sport and snow programmes


Sport programme "S"
)
Press button "S", after star ting the engine.
The
gearbox automatically favours a dynamic style of driving.
S
appears in the instrument panel.


Snow programme " 7"
)
Press button "7
", after star ting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slipperyroads.
This programme improves star ting and drive
when traction is poor.
7 appears in the instrument panel.



Return to automatic operation
)
At any time, press the button selected
again to quit the programme engaged and
return to auto-adaptive mode.
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions of use.

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Safety
Electronic Stability Programme incorporatingthe following systems:


- the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

- the emergency braking assistance,

- the anti-slip regulation (ASR) or tractioncontrol,

- the d
ynamic stability control (DSC).






























Electronic stability programme (ESP)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking and provides improved control in corners, in par ticular on poor or slippery road surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake
force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
In an emergency, this system enables you to reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping distance. It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an increase in the effectiveness of the braking.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

The ASR system (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction in order to avoid
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the drivingwheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle onacceleration.


Dynamic stability control(DSC)

If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required bythe driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws of physics.

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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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Alphabetical index
ABS ...............................................................123Accessories..................................................180Accessory socket, 12V...................................75Access to rear seats (3-door).........................58Adjusting headlamps....................................113Adjusting head restraints................................58Adjusting seat belt height ......................126,127Adjusting the steering wheel...........................65Advice on care and maintenance.................179Airbags ............................................................32Airbags, curtain.....................................131, 132Airbags, front.........................................129, 132Airbags, lateral......................................131, 132Air conditioning...............................................19Air conditioning, digital..................14,67,70, 73Air conditioning, manual ...............14,67,68, 73Air distribution adjustment..............................70Air filter..........................................................r194Air flow............................................................19Air flow adjustment.........................................70Air intake.........................................................70Air recirculation ...............................................70Air vents..........................................................66Alarm...............................................................51Alloy wheels ..................................................179Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....................123Anti-theft..........................................................47Armrest............................................................74Armrest, front..................................................59ASR...............................................................123Assistance, emergency braking ...................123Assistance call......................................122,210Audible warning............................................122Audio cable...................................................246Audio streaming (Bluetooth).........242, 245,282Automatic illumination of headlamps.....107,112Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps ....121Automatic rain sensitivewindscreen wipers...............................115,117Auxiliary ................................................242,246Auxiliary sockets...........................................307
Capacity, fuel tank ........................................186CD.................................................................242CD MP3..........................................242, 277-279Central locking................................................45Changing a bulb............................156,160,161Changing a fuse............................................163Changing a wheel .................................149, 150Changing a wiper blade........................118, 173Changing the date...........................................43Changing the remote control battery..............49Changing the time...........................................43Checking levels......................................191-193Checking the engine oil level ..........................37Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ........143Checks..................................184,185, 194, 195Children ..........................................137,139-141Child seats ....................................133, 136-138Child seats, conventional..............................136Cleaning (advice) ..........................................179Closing the boot ..............................................55Closing the doors............................................45
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Backup starting .............................................170Battery............................................169-171, 194Battery, charging...................................170,171Battery, remote control.............................49, 50Bluetooth (hands-free)..........................252,283Bluetooth (telephone)....................................252Bonnet ...........................................................183Bonnet stay...................................................183Boot.................................................................55Brake discs ....................................................195Brake lamps..........................................160, 161Brake pads....................................................195Brakes ...........................................................195
Colour screen ................................................214Connectors, audio...................................76,307Coolant level...........................................33, 192Coolant temperature indicator........................r33Cruise control........................................101,103Cup holder.......................................................r74
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Date (setting)...................................................43Daytime running lamps .................110,156,158Deactivating the passenger airbag...............129Deadlocking....................................................46Defrosting ..................................................68,73Demisting..................................................68,73Diesel additive level......................................193Dimensions...................................................206Dipped beam.................................106,156,157Dipstick....................................................37,191Directional lighting........................................114Directionindicators.............111, 121,156, 157, 160,161Door trays ........................................................74Dynamic stability control(DSC)......................................27, 30, 123, 125
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