2012 Peugeot 208 check engine

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Contents
Direction indicators 121
Hazard warning lamps 121
Emergency or assistance call 122
Horn 122
ESP system 123
Front seat belts 126
Airbags 129
Child seats 133
ISOFIX child seats 139
Child lock 142
Safety
Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 143
Changing a wheel 149
Changing a bulb 156
Changing a fuse 163
Battery 169
Electrical energy economy mode 172
Changing a wiper blade 173
To w i ng the vehicle 174
To w i ng a trailer 176
Fitting roof bars 178
Advice on care and maintenance 179
Accessories 180
Practical information
Bonnet 183
Petrol engines 184
Diesel engines 185
Fuel tank 186
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 188
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 190
Checking levels 191
Checks 194
Checks
Petrol engines 196
Petrol weights 198
Diesel engines 201
Diesel weights 203
Dimensions 206
Identifi cation markings 207
Technical data
Emergency or assistance 209
Touch screen 211
Audio system / Bluetooth 271
Audio system 297
Audio equipment and telematics
Visual search
Alphabetical index

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Familiarisation
Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; placethe heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,as close as possible to the rear seats.Limit the loads carried in the vehicle andreduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.


At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.


Observe the recommendations
on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the door aper ture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in par ticular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres onany trailer or caravan.


Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the schedule of operations recommended by themanufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the3 rd
cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any overflow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is onlyafter the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to a consistent average.

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Instruments and controls
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Brakingfixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by aPEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated
with the ABS warnin
g lamp. Th
e electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Maximumcoolanttemperature
fixed with the needlein the red zone. The temperature of the coolingsystem is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before toppingup the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.

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Instruments and controls
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Dynamic stability control(DSC/ASR)
flashing. The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. Unless it has been deactivated(button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the DSC/ASR system has a fault.Have it checked b
y a PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.
Engine autodiagnosis system
fixed. The emission control system has afault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.
flashing.The engine management system hasa fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Low fuel levelfixed with the needle
in the red zone. When it first comes on there remainsapproximately 5 litresof fuel in the
tank.
At this point, you begin to use the fuel reserve.Refuel as soon as possible to avoid runnin
g out of
fuel.This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres .
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as
this could damage the emission control and injectionsystems.
Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)
fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without
dela
y.

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Instruments and controls
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Airbagson temporarily. This lamp comes on for a fewseconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should
go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed.One of the airbag or seat beltpretensioner systems has a fault.Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Power steeringfixed.The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Seat belt(s) not fastened / unfastened
fixed then flashingaccompanied by an
increasing audiblesignal. A
seat belt has not been fastened or has been unfastened.Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.

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Instruments and controls
Engine oil level indicator
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the flashing of " OIL" or LLby the display of a dedicated message in theinstrument panel.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.

Oil level indicator fault

This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL_ _" or
by the display of a dedicated message in the
instrument panel. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.


Dipstick

Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.
There are 2 marks on the dipstick: The total milea
ge is displayed in zone A
of the screen and the trip mileage in zone B.

With the trip mileage displayed, press the button for a few seconds.


Mileage recorder

Tr i
p recorder zero reset
System which informs the driver whether the
engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on, after the service information.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and theengine has been off for more than 30 minutes.


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A= max; never exceed this
level,
-B= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the grade of oil suited to your engine.
Oil level correct

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Access
Lost keys
Visit a PEUGEOT dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The PEUGEOT dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code required to order a new key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it fromworking and the remote control would have to be reinitialised.The remote control does not operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by the emergency services more difficult in an emergency. However, the vehicle unlocks automatically in the event of a serious impact causing airbag deployment.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key from the ignition switch when you leave the vehicle, even for a shor t time.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a PEUGEOT dealer, to ensure that only your keys can be used to open andstart the vehicle.

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Comfort
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").