2013.5 PEUGEOT 2008 Owners Manual

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Boot
 After unlocking the boot or the vehicle using the remote control or the key, press the opening control, then raise the tailgate.
Tailgate release
System for mechanical unlocking of the boot in the event of a central locking malfunction.
Opening Closing
 Lower the tailgate using the interior grab handle.  If necessary, press down on the tailgate to fully close it.
- when the engine is running , this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by the display of an alert message for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and the display of an alert message for a few seconds. Unlocking
 Fold back the rear seats to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.  Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the lock to unlock the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:

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Panoramic sunroof
Opening
 Lift the control A towards the rear. The blind stops when you release the control.
Electric blind
Closing
 Lift the control A towards the front. The blind stops when you release the control.
If something is trapped when operating the blind, you should reverse the movement of the blind. To do this press the control in question. When the driver operates the blind, they should ensure that nobody prevents its correct closing. The driver should ensure that passengers use the blind correctly. Be aware of children when operating the blind.
System which comprises configurable light guides and a panoramic tinted glass area to increase the light and visibility in the passenger compartment. It is fitted with an electric blind to improve temperature and acoustic comfort.

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Front seats with manual adjustments
 Raise the control and slide the seat for wards or backwards.  Pull the control upwards to raise or push it downwards to lower, as many times as required, to obtain the position required.
 Push the control rear wards.
Forwards-backwards Height Seat backrest angle
As a safety measure, seat adjustments should only be carried out when stationary.
Before moving the seat backwards, ensure that there is nothing that might prevent the full travel of the seat, so as to avoid the risk of of jamming the seat caused by the presence of objects on the floor behind the seat or rear passengers. If the seat jams, stop the movement immediately.

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 To raise the head restraint, pull it upwards.  To remove the head restraint, press the lug A and pull the head restraint upwards.  To put the head restraint back in place, engage the head restraint stems in the openings keeping them in line with the seat back.
 To lower the head restraint, press the lug Aand the head restraint at the same time.
The head restraint is fitted with a frame with notches which prevents it from lowering; this is a safety device in case of impact. The adjustment is correct when the upper edge of the head restraint is
level with the top of the head. Never drive with the head restraints removed; they must be in place and adjusted correctly.
Head restraint height

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Rear seats
 Move the corresponding front seat for ward if necessary.  Check that the corresponding outer seat belt is positioned correctly against the backrest and buckle it.  Place the head restraints in the low position.
 Straighten the seat backrest 2 and secure it.  Check that the red indicator, located next to the control 1 , is no longer visible.  Unbuckle and reposition the outer seat belt on the side of the backrest.
When folding the seat, the centre seat belt should not be fastened, but laid out flat on the seat .
 Press control 1 to release the seat backrest 2 .  Fold the seat backrest 2 on to the cushion 3 .
Folding the backrest Repositioning the seat backrest
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and split backrest (left hand 2/3, right hand 1/3) which can be folded individually to adapt the load space in the boot.
When repositioning the seat backrest, take care not to trap the seat belts. The rear seat cushion does not fold, just the seat backrest can be folded to increase the boot loading space.

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Steering wheel adjustment
 When stationary , pull the control lever to When stationary , pull the control lever to When stationaryrelease the adjustment mechanism.  Adjust the height and reach to suit your driving position.  Push the control lever to lock the adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these operations should only be carried out with the vehicle stationary.
These have one position for use (up) and a stowed position (down). They can be removed and are interchangeable side to side. To remove a head restraint:  pull the head restraint upwards to the stop,
 then, press the lug A .
Rear head restraints
Never drive with the head restraints removed; they must be in place and correctly adjusted.

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Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass providing the lateral rear ward vision necessary for overtaking or parking. They can also be folded for parking in confined spaces.
Door mirrors
The objects observed are, in reality, closer than they appear. Take this into account in order to correctly judge the distance of vehicles approaching from behind.
Demisting - Defrosting
Adjustment Adjustment
Manual model
Folding
 When parked, fold the mirror manually to protect it.
Unfolding
 Before moving off, unfold the mirror.
Electric model
 Move the lever in all four directions to adjust the mirror.  Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.  Move control B in all four directions to
adjust.  Return control A to the central position.
Demisting-defrosting of the door mirrors operates with the engine running, by switching on the heated rear screen. For more information on demisting and defrosting the rear screen, refer to the corresponding section.

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If the mirrors are folded using control A , they will not unfold when the vehicle is unlocked. Pull again on control A .
The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can be deactivated by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. Fold the mirrors when putting your vehicle through an automatic car wash.
Folding
- Automatic: lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key. - Manual: with the ignition on, pull control Arearwards.
Unfolding
- Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key. - Manual: with the ignition on, pull control Arearwards.
Automatic day/night model
By means of a sensor, which measures the light from the rear of the vehicle, this system
automatically and progressively changes between the day and night uses.
Adjustable mirror providing a central rearward view. Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...
Rear view mirror
Manual day/night model
Adjustment
 Adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day / night position
 Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position.  Push the lever to change to the normal "day" position. In order to ensure optimum visibility during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".
If necessary, it is possible to fold the mirrors manually.