2012 Peugeot 208 engine

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: )
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as wellas the air extractor located in the boot. )
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the digital air conditioning system. )
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a monthto keep it in per fect working order. )
Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section). We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by theoccupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to haveit checked regularly as recommended in the ser vicing booklet. )
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off theair conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.











Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is very high, firstventilate the passenger compartment for
a few moments. Put the air flow control at a setting high enough to quickly change the air in the passenger compartment.

The air conditioning system does notcontain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.


The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a dischargeof water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.



Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems only work when the engine is running. To maintaina comfor table temperature in the passenger compartment, you can temporarily deactivatethe Stop & Start system (see "Driving").

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1. Temperature adjustment
)Turn the dial from blue (cold) to red (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your
requirements.

The air conditioning system only operates with the engine running.
2. Air fl ow adjustment
)Turn the dial from position 1to position 6to obtain acomfortable air flow.



If you put the air flow control in position 0
(system off), the temperature is no longer controlled. However,a slight flow of air can still be felt, resulting from the movement of thevehicle.

Manual air conditioning
Heating / Ventilation

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Dual-zone digital air conditioning The air conditioning can only operate with the engine running.
Automatic operation
1. Automatic comfort programme
Three modes are provided for the driver and for
the front passenger to select their desired level
o
f comfor t in the passenger compartment.
When the engine is cold, to prevent toogreat a distribution of cold air, the air flow will only reach its optimum levelgradually.
In cold weather, it favours thedistribution of warm air to the windscreen, the side windows and the footwells only.


2 - 3. Driver's - passenger's side
settings
The driver and front passenger can each set
the temperature to suit their requirements.

The value indicated in the screen corresponds
to a level of comfor t and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
) press the button 2
or 3down(blue) reduce the value or up (red)
t
o increase it.
Offers the best compromise between
a comfor table temperature and quiet
operation. Provides so
ft and quiet operation by limiting air flow.
Provides stron
g and effective air flow.
)
Press the "AUTO"
button
repeatedly. The indicator lampcomes on at the first press; the
mode activated appears in the
di
gital air conditioning screen.

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) Switch off the demisting/defrostingof the rear screen and door mirrorsas soon as appropriate, as lower current consumption results inreduced fuel consumption.


Front demist - defrost






Rear screen
demist - defrost
The control button is located on theair conditioning system control panel.
These markin
gs on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
With manual air
conditioning

Switching on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine is running. )
Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.

With Stop & Star t, when demisting hasbeen activated, the STOP mode is not available.


Switching off

The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current. ) It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated withthe button goes off.
With dual-zone digital air
conditioning
Automatic visibility programme)Put the temperature and distributioncontrols to the dedicated marked position. )Switch on the air conditioning by pressing
the "A/C"button; the warning lamp in the button comes on.
) Select this programme to demist or defrost
the windscreen and side windows as quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides optimum distribution towards the windscreen and side windows.) To stop the programme, press either the "visibility"
button again or "AUTO", the
warning lamp on the button goes off and
the warning lamp in the "AUTO"buttoncomes on.
The system rever ts to the previous settings.

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Starting-stopping the engine
With a manual gearbox
, put the gear lever in neutral.
With an electronic gearbox
, put the gear lever on N
.
With an automatic gearbox
, put the gear lever on Por N.
)Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code. )Turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3 (Starting).)When the engine star ts, release the key.

Starting the engine


A heavy object (key fob...), attached to the key and weighing down on its shaft in the ignition switch, could cause amalfunction.
Key left in the "Ignition on" position
On opening the driver's door, an aler t message is displayed, accompaniedby an audible signal, to remind you that the key is still in the ignition switch atposition 1 (Stop).
)
Immobilise the vehicle.)
Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop) .)
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Switching the engine off

If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on),the ignition will be switched off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to position 1 (Stop)
, then back toposition 2 (Ignition on).
Free wheeling
For safety reasons, do not free wheel.If free wheeling, some vehicle functions will no longer be active.

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Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.


As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:


- always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.











6-speed manual
gearbox
) Press the gear knob trigger and move thegear lever to the left then forwards.
Engaging reverse gear

Only engage reverse gear when thevehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate star ting of the engine:


- always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.







5-speed manual
gearbox
)Push the gear lever to the right then backwards.

Engaging reverse gear Engaging 5th
or 6thgear
)
Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5thor 6 th
gear.

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Gear shift indicator *
Operation
The system inter venes only when driving economically.
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise you to skip one or more gears. You can follow this instruction without engaging the intermediate gears.The gear engagement recommendations mustnot be considered compulsory. In fact, the configuration of the road, the amount of trafficand safety remain determining factors whenchoosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
*
According to engine.

- You are in third
gear.
Exam
ple:

- You press the accelerator pedal
mo
derately.
- The s
ystem may suggest that you engage a higher gear, if appropriate.

The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow accompanied bythe suggested gear.


In the case of driving which makespar ticular demands on the per formance of the engine (firm pressure on theaccelerator pedal, for example, whenover taking...), the system will notrecommend a gear change. The system never suggests:


- engaging first gear,

- engaging reverse gear,

- engaging a lower gear.

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Five-speed electronically controlled gearbox
which offers a choice between the comfort of
automatic operation or the pleasure of manual
gear changing.
Three driving modes are offered:-automatedmode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without ant action by the driver.
-
sequentialmode for manual changing of
the gears by the driver, using the gear lever
or the steering mounted control paddles
-
auto sequential
mode for over taking, for example, remaining in the automated mode
while using the functions of the sequentialmode.














5-speed electronic gearbox
Gear lever
R. Reverse )
With your foot on the brake, move the lever
forwards to select this position.
N.Neutral.) With your foot on the brake, select this
position to star t the engine. A . Automated mode.)
Move the lever backwards to select this
mode. M. + / -
Sequential mode with manual gear changing.)
Move the lever backwards, then to the left
to select this mode, then:
- push for wards to change up a gear,
- or push backwards to change down a gear.



Steering mounted controls
+. Change up paddle.)
Press the back of the steering wheel "+"paddle to change up a gear. - . Change down paddle.)
Press the back of the steering wheel "-"paddle to change down a gear.


The steering mounted paddles do not permit the selection of neutral or theengaging and disengaging of reversegear.



Do not drive with your hand resting
on the gear lever, as there is a risk of damaging the electronic gearbox.