2013.5 PEUGEOT 2008 parking brake

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Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under the floor. To gain access to it:  open the boot,  lift the floor and remove it,  remove the towing eye from the holder.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence. When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited. The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering. In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service: - vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road, - four-wheel drive vehicle, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake, - towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.

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Towing your vehicle Towing another vehicle
 On the front bumper, unclip the cover by inserting the flat end of the towing eye in the bottom of the cover.  Screw the towing eye in fully.  Install the towing bar.
 On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.  Screw the towing eye in fully.  Install the towing bar.  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.  Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short distance.
 Place the gear lever in neutral (position N on an electronic or automatic gearbox). Failure to observe this instruction could result in damage to certain components (braking, transmission...) and the absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is started.
 Unlock the steering by turning the key in the ignition one notch and release the parking brake.  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.  Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short distance.

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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
 Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest 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. Above1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Side wind
 Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant. As the fan is electrically 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 STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance. To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long mountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
 Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the recommended pressures.
Lighting
 Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

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Checks
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change). Refer to the warranty and maintenance record 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 warranty and maintenance record for details of the checking interval for this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change). Refer to the warranty and maintenance record for details of the level checking interval for this component.
Brake wear depends on the style of driving, particularly in the case of vehicles used in town, over short distances. It may be necessary to have the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services.
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 is noticed, the parking brake must be checked, even between two services.
Only use products recommended by PEUGEOT or products of equivalent quality and specification. In order to optimise the operation of units as important as those in the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offers very specific products. After washing the vehicle, dampness, or in wintry conditions, ice can form on the brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may be reduced. Make light brake applications to dry and defrost the brakes.
Checking this system must be done by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.

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Exterior
Remote control key 44-50 - opening / closing - anti-theft protection - guide-me-home lighting - starting - battery
Boot 55 - opening / closing - emergency release Temporary puncture repair kit 151-156
Wipers 117-120 Changing a wiper blade 120, 182
Changing bulbs 169-171 - rear lamps - 3 rd brake lamp - number plate lamps - foglamp - reversing lamp
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention 19 4 -197
Panoramic sunroof 56 Roof bars 187 Accessories 188-189
Electronic stability programme 125-127 Snow chains 164 Tyre pressures 156, 212 Changing a wheel 157-163 - tools - removing / refitting
Lighting controls 108 -114 LED lamps 112 Daytime running lamps 112 Headlamp beam adjustment 115 Cornering lighting 116 Changing bulbs 165-168 - front lamps - foglamps - direction indicator repeaters
Door mirrors 61- 62
Doors 44- 49 - opening / closing - central locking - emergency control Alarm 51-52 Electric windows 53 -54
Parking sensors 102-103 Park Assist 104-107 Towbar 185 -18 6 Towing 183 -18 4

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Instruments and controls
Courtesy lamps 121 Interior mood lighting 122 Rear view mirror 62 Emergency or assistance call 124, 213
Manual parking brake 80
Manual gearbox 81 5-speed electronic gearbox 82- 84 6-speed electronic gearbox 85-88 Automatic gearbox 89 -91 Gear shift indicator 92 Stop & Start 93 -95 Hill start assist 96
Heating, ventilation 63-66 Manual air conditioning 65-66 Dual-zone air conditioning 67-69 Front demisting / defrosting 70 Rear screen emist/defrost 70
Bluetooth audio system 277-302
Audio system 303 -318
Setting the date/time 43
Dashboard fuses 172-174
Touch screen 215 -276
Opening the bonnet 191
USB port / Auxiliary socket 73 Additional USB port 73
Door mirrors 61- 62 Electric windows, deactivating 53-54
Glove box fuses 175 -176

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Alphabetical index
Number plate lamps ......................................171
Oil filter ..........................................................Oil filter ..........................................................Oil filter202Oil level....................................................3 7, 1 9 9Opening the bonnet ......................................191Opening the boot ............................................55Opening the doors ..........................................44Opening the fuel filler flap .............................19 4Opening the panoramic sunroof blind .................................................56Operation indicator lamps ........................23-32
Paint colour code ..........................................212Panoramic sunroof ..........................................Panoramic sunroof ..........................................Panoramic sunroof56Park Assist ....................................................104Parking brake ..........................................80, 203Parking lamps ...............................................113Parking sensors, front ...................................103Parking sensors, rear....................................102Particle emission filter ..........................Particle emission filter ..........................Particle emission filter200-202Passenger compartment filter ......................Passenger compartment filter ......................Passenger compartment filter202PEUGEOT CONNECT APPS .......................219PEUGEOT Connect Assistance ...................214PEUGEOT Connect SOS .............................214Player, CD MP3 .............................248, 284, 310Port, USB ................................................73, 286Priming the fuel system ................................198Protecting children ................................132, 13 4, 137-15 0Puncture ........................................................151
Radio .............................................242-280, 306RDS ...............................................245, 281, 307Rear screen (demisting) ..................................70Recharging the battery .................................180Reduction of electrical load ..........................181Regeneration of the particle emissions filter ....................of the particle emissions filter ....................of the particle emissions filter202Reinitialising the remote control .....................49Remote control ..........................................44-50Removing a wheel ........................................160Removing the mat ...........................................74Repair kit, puncture .......................................151Replacing bulbs .....................................16 5 -17 7Replacing fuses .....................................172-17 7Replacing the air filter ...................................Replacing the air filter ...................................Replacing the air filter202Replacing the oil filter ...................................Replacing the oil filter ...................................Replacing the oil filter202
Replacing the passenger compartment filter ......................................compartment filter ......................................compartment filter202Replacing wiper blades.........................120, 182Resetting the service indicator .......................Resetting the service indicator .......................Resetting the service indicator36Reversing lamp .....................................16 9, 171Risk areas (update) .......................................228Roof bars .......................................................187Roof blind ........................................................56Routine checks .....................................202, 203Running out of fuel (Diesel) ..........................198
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Safety for children ..................132, 13 4, 137-15 0Screen, instrument panel ..........................38, 40Screen menu map .......................220, 222, 238,240, 254, 256, 264, 297, 315Screenwash ..................................................117Screenwash fluid level ..................................200Screen-wash reservoir .................................Screen-wash reservoir .................................Screen-wash reservoir200Seat adjustment ..............................................57Seat belts .......................................13 0 -132, 142Seats, rear .......................................................Seats, rear .......................................................Seats, rear59Serial number, vehicle ..................................212Service indicator .............................................Service indicator .............................................Service indicator35Servicing .........................................................19Setting the clock .............................................43Sidelamps ......................108, 112, 113, 167, 169Side repeater ................................................Side repeater ................................................Side repeater168Snow chains ..................................................16 4Spare wheel ..........................................157, 15 8Speed limiter ...........................................Speed limiter ...........................................Speed limiter9 7, 1 0 1Starting using another battery ......................179Starting the vehicle ......................79, 82, 85, 89Steering mounted controls, audio ............................218, 279, 305Stopping the vehicle ....................79, 82, 85, 89Stop & Start .........42, 70, 93, 178, 191, 194, 202
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Main beam ............................................108, 166Maintenance ...................................................19Maintenance (advice) ....................................187Map reading lamps .......................................121Markings, identification .................................212Mat ..................................................................74Menu ...........................220, 222, 238, 240, 254,256, 264 , 297, 315Mirror, rear view ..............................................62Mirrors, door....................................................61Misfuel prevention .........................................19 6Motorway function (direction indicators) ...................................123Mountings for ISOFIX seats .................146, 148MP3 CD .........................................248, 284, 310
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