2012 Peugeot 208 ECO mode

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
The quality of receptionof the radio station listened to graduallydeteriorates or the stored stations do not function(no sound, 87.5 MHz is
displayed...). The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used b
y the station listened
to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which the
vehicle is travelling. Switch on the RDS function to enable the s
ystem
to check whether there is a more powerful
transmitter in the geographical area.
The environment
(hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) block reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate
a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been dama
ged (for example when goingthrough a car wash or into an underground car park). Have the aerial checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.

Sound cut-outs of 1 to2 seconds in radio mode.During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency
permitting better reception of the station. Switch off the RDS function if the phenomenon is
too frequent and always on the same route.
Th
e traffi c announcement(TA) is displayed. I donot receive any traffi c
information.Th
e radio station does not broadcast traffi c information. Tune to a radio station which broadcasts traffi c
information.

The stored stations arenot found (no sound, 87.5 MHz is displayed...).
An incorrect waveband is selected. Press the SRC button to return to the waveband (AM, FM1, FM2) on which the stations are stored.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
The CD is ejected
automatically or is not played by the player. The CD is inserted upside down, is unpla
yable, does not contain any audio data or contains an audio format which the player cannot play.
The
CD is protected by an anti-pirating protection system which is not recognised by the audio equipment.
- Check that the CD is inserted in the pla
yer the
right way up.

-
Check the condition of the CD: the CD cannot
be played if it is too damaged.

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Check the content in the case of a recordedCD: consult the advice in the "Audio" section.

- The audio s
ystem's CD player does not play
DVDs.

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Due to their quality level, certain writeableCDs will not be played by the audio system.
The CD pla
yer sound ispoor.The CD used is scratched or of poor quality. Insert good quality CDs and store them in suitable conditions.
The audio settin
gs (bass, treble, ambiance) are unsuitable. Set the treble or bass level to 0, without selectingan ambiance.

In "Random all" play,not all of the tracks areplayed.In "Random all" pla
y, the system can only take into account up to 999 tracks.
With the en
gine off, the
audio system switches off after a few minutes of use. When the en
gine is switched off, the audio system operating time
depends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio s
ystem switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the batterycharge.

The message "the audio system is overheated"
appears on the display. In order to protect the installation i
f the surrounding temperature is too
high, the audio system switches to an automatic thermal protection mode
leading to a reduction of the volume or stopping of the playing of the CD.
Switch the audio system off for a few minutes to
allow the system to cool.
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Maintenance - Technical data
Identification markings 207 Dimensions 206


Changing bulbs 156 -162 - front - rear


Running out of fuel, Diesel 190
Opening the bonnet 183 Under the bonnet, petrol 184 Under the bonnet, Diesel 185 Petrol engines 196 -197 Diesel engines 201-202
12V bat tery 169 -171 Load reduction, economy mode 171, 172 Engine compar tment fuses 163 -16 4, 168
Petrol weights 198-200 Diesel weights 203-205
Checking levels 191-193 - oil - brake fluid - coolant - screenwash fluid- additive (Diesel with particle emissions filter)Checking components 19 4 -195 - battery- air / passenger compar tment filter - oil filter - particle emissions filter (Diesel) - brake pads / discs

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Alphabetical index
Filling with fuel..............................186, 188, 189Fitting a wheel ...............................................152Fitting roof bars ............................................. 178Fittings, boot ...................................................78Flashing indicators.........................111, 121,157Foglamps......................................................156Frequency (radio)..................................239,241Front foglamps......................108, 114,159,162Front seats ......................................................57Fuel..........................................................19, 189Fuel consumption............................................19Fuel filler flap.........................................186, 188Fuel gauge....................................................186Fuel tank................................................186, 188Fusebox, dashboard.....................................163Fuses .............................................................163
Gearbox, automatic ........................92, 171,195Gearbox,electronic gear control......85,88,95, 171,195Gearbox, manual.......................83, 84, 95,195Gear lever........................................................19Gear lever, automatic gearbox.......................92Gear lever, electronic gear control gearbox..........................................85,88,195Gear lever, manual gearbox...........................83Gear shift indicator..........................................84Glove box........................................................75Guidance.......................................................227Guide-me-home ............................................112
Halogen headlamps ......................................156Hands-free kit........................................252, 283Hazard warning lamps............................80,121Head restraints, front......................................58Head restraints, rear.......................................r60Heated seats...................................................59Heating................................................14, 19, 68Height and reach adjustment,steering wheel..............................................65Hill start assist.................................................98Hooks..............................................................79
Jack...............................................149,150,246Jack cable.....................................................246JACK socket............................................76,246
Inflating tyres..................................................19Inputs for audio system .................................307Instrument panels ...........................................21Instrument panel screen.................................84Interior fittings ...........................................74, 75Interior lamp ..................................................119Interior mood lighting....................................120ISOFIX child seats .................................139-141ISOFIX mountings.........................................139
Keeping children safe .... 129, 133,137,139-141Key ............................................................44,45Key in ignition warning....................................81Key with remote control ............................ 47, 50
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Economical driving.........................................19Economy mode.............................................172Electric window controls .................................53Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)........123Electronic engine immobiliser...................r47, 50Emergency boot release .................................55Emergency call.....................................122,210Emergency warning lamps.....................80, 121Energy economy mode .................................172Engine, Diesel ...............185,189,190, 201, 203Engine, petrol................................184, 189,196Engine compartment .............................184, 185Engine compar tment fusebox.......................163Engine oil level indicator.........................r37, 191Engines .........................................196, 201, 203Environment..............................................19, 49Equipment settings.......................................262
Identification plates .......................................207Ignition.............................................................81Indicators, direction..............................121, 157Inflating accessories (using the kit) ..............143
ILabels, 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, 111,112
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