2012 Peugeot 208 Owner's Manual

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Memorising speeds
This memorisation of speeds applies to both the speed limiter and the cruise control.
You can memorise up to 5 speed settings in the system. By default, a few speeds are already memorised.


Memorisation

To select a memorised speed: )
press and hold button " + " or "- "; the systemstops at the closest memorised speed,)
press and hold button " +
" or "-
" again toselect another memorised speed.

A reminder of the speed and the state of thesystem (on / off) is displayed in the instrument
panel.
) Go to the main menu by pressingMENU.
For safety reasons, the driver mustcarry out these operations when stationary.


Selection
)Select the "Settings" menu then "Vehicle settings".)Select the "Vehicle configuration" menu
then "Memorised speeds". )Choose the speed setting you want tomodify then select "Modify speed".)Enter the desired speed and press confirm
to save the modifications.

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This system indicates the proximity of an
obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.) which comes within the field of detection of sensorslocated in the bumper.Certain types of obstacle (stake, roadworks cone, etc.) detected initially will no longer be detected at the end of the manoeuvre due to
the presence of blind spots.






Parking sensors


This function cannot, in any circumstances, take the place of the vigilance and responsibility of the driver.
The system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear. This is accompanied by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when you exit reverse gear.


Rear parking sensors


Audible assistance

The proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of which
increases as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
The sound emitted b
y the speaker (right or left) indicates the side on which the obstacle is located.

When the distance between the vehicle andthe obstacle becomes less than approximatelythirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes continuous.



Visual assistance
This supplements the audible signal bydisplaying bars in the multifunction screen
which move progressively nearer to the vehicle.
When the obstacle is near, the "Danger"symbol is also displayed in the screen.

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that the sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear isengaged, an audible signal (long beep)indicates that the sensors may be dirty. When the vehicle is moving at a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h), cer tain soundsources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic
drill, etc.) may trigger the audible signals of the parking sensor system.
In th
e event of a malfunction of
the system, when reverse gear
is en
gaged this warning lamp
is displayed in the instrument panel and/or a
message appears in the screen, accompanied
by an audible signal (short beep).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
wor
kshop.

Operating fault
The function will be deactivated automatically if a trailer is being towedor a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier recommended by PEUGEOT).




Deactivation / Activation of the
rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated by pressing this switch. The indicator lamp in the switch comes on.
Pressing this switch again reactivates the function. The indicator lamp in the switchgoes off.

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Lighting controls System for selection and control of the various front and rear lamps providing the vehicle's lighting and signalling.
Main lighting
The vehicle has various lamps:
- sidelamps, to be seen,
- dipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzlin
g other drivers,
- main beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear,
- directional headlamps for improved
visibility when cornering.



Additional lighting
Other lamps are installed to fulfil the requirements of particular driving conditions:


- a rear foglamp to better signal the
presence of the vehicle in foggy conditions,

- front foglamps with cornering lighting,

- daytime running lamps to be seen duringthe day,

- guide-me-home and welcome lighting for leaving and entering to the vehicle.


Automatic lighting
functions

Various automatic lighting functions are also
available depending on options:


- guide-me-home lighting,

- cornering lighting,

- welcome lighting,

- daytime running lamps,

- automatic illumination o
f headlamps,

In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal sur face of theglass of the headlamps and rear lampsis normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.

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Model without AUTO lighting



Model with AUTO lighting



Selection ring for main lighting mode

Turn the ring to position the symbol required
facing the mark.

Li
ghting off.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.


Sidelamps onl
y.

Di
pped or main beam headlamps.

Stalk for switching headlamps

Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped / main beam headlamps.

In the li
ghting off and sidelamps modes, the driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporaril
y ("headlamp flash") by maintaining apull on the stalk.


Displays

Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting switched on.

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Foglamps selection ring
The foglamps operate with dipped and main beam headlamps.
Front foglamps and rear foglamp
When the headlamps switch off with automatic
illumination of headlamps (AUTO model) or
when the dipped beam headlamps are switched
o
ff manually, the foglamps and sidelamps
remain on. )Turn the ring rear wards to switch off thefoglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off.

Rotate and release the rin
g:)
forwards a first time to switch on the front foglamps,)
forwards a second time to switch on the
rear foglamp,) rearwards a first time to switch off the rear foglamp,)
rearwards a second time to switch of thefront fog lamps.



Rear foglamp only
)To switch it on, turn the ring forwards.
When the lighting is switched off automatically(with AUTO model), the foglamp and the dipped
beam headlamps will remain on.
)To switch it off, turn the ring rearwards.

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In good or rainy weather, both dayand night, the front foglamps and the rear foglamp are prohibited. In thesesituations, the power of their beamsmay dazzle other drivers. They shouldonly be used in fog or snow. In these weather conditions, it is your responsibility to switch on the foglamps and dipped beam headlamps manuallyas the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light.
Do not forget to switch off the front foglamps and the rear foglamp whenthey are no longer necessary.


Switching on the lamps after the ignition isswitched off

To reactivate the lighting control, rotatethe ring to the "0"position - lamps off,then to the desired position. On opening the driver's door a temporary audible signal warns thedriver that the lighting is on.
The lamps, with the exception of thesidelamps, switch off automatically after a maximum duration of thir ty minutes to prevent discharging of the battery.

Switching off the lampswhen the ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the lamps turn off immediately, except for dipped beam if guide-me-home lighting is activated.

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Daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting, compulsory in cer taincountries, which comes on automatically when
the engine is star ted making the vehicle more
visible to other users.
LED lamps
They come on when the engine is star ted.
Depending on the destination country, they are
used for:
- daytime running lamps * in day mode and
sidelamps in night mode (they are brighter
when daytime running lamps),
or
- sidelamps in day and night mode.

*

function that can be set in the vehicle configuration menu.
Thi
s function is assured:


- in countries where it is imposed by
regulations,
by illumination of the dipped beamheadlamps with the sidelamps and number plate lamps; this function cannot be deactivated.

- for other countries where it is provided,
by the use of dedicated lamps (bulbs or
LEDs); this function can be activated or
deactivated via the vehicle configurationmenu.
The lighting control stalk must be placed in the
"0"or "AU TO "
(day mode) position.
Deactivation of the daytime running lamps iseffective after operation of the lighting control
stalk or after the next engine start; activation iseffective immediately.

The instruments and controls
(instrument
panel, multifunction screen, air conditioning control panel, ...) are not illuminated, except
in night mode with manual or automatic
illumination of headlamps.