2013.5 PEUGEOT 2008 maintenance

This personal space offers advice and other useful information for the care and maintenance of your vehicle.
On-line handbook
You can find your handbook on the PEUGEOT website, under "Personal space". Referring to the handbook on-line also gives you access to the latest information available, easily identified by the bookmark, associated with this symbol:
If the "Personal space" function is not available on the PEUGEOT public website for your country, you can find your handbook at the following address: http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com
The Vehicle documentation link in the home page (no registration is needed), the language, the vehicle, its body style, the print edition of your handbook appropriate for the date of registration of your vehicle.
Please note the following point: The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by PEUGEOT may result in a failure of your vehicle's electronic system. Please note this specific warning. It is advisable to contact a PEUGEOT dealer to be shown the recommended equipment and accessories.
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Contents
Direction indicators 123
Hazard warning lamps 123
Emergency or assistance call 124
H or n 124
ESC system 125
Grip control 128
Front seat belts 130
Airbags 133
Child seats 137
Deactivating the passenger's front airbag 139
ISOFIX child seats 146
Child lock 150
Safety
Temporary puncture repair kit 151
Changing a wheel 157
Snow chains 164
Changing a bulb 165
Changing a fuse 172
Battery 178
Electrical energy economy mode 181
Changing a wiper blade 182
Towing the vehicle 183
Towing a trailer 185
Fitting roof bars 187
Advice on care and maintenance 187
Accessories 188
Practical information
Bonnet 191
Petrol engines 192
Diesel engines 193
Fuel tank 194
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 196
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 198
Checking levels 199
Checks 202
Checks
Petrol engines 204
Petrol weights 205
Diesel engines 206
Diesel weights 208
Dimensions 211
Identifi cation markings 212
Technical data
Emergency or assistance 213
Touch screen 215
Audio system / Bluetooth 277
Audio system 303
Audio equipment and telematics
Visual search
Alphabetical index

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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats. Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce 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 aperture, driver's side. Carry out this check in particular: - 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 on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter, passenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of operations recommended in the warranty and maintenance record.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after 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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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 well as the air extractor located in the boot.  Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the air conditioning system.  Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it in per fect working order.  Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly. 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 the occupants 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 have it checked regularly as recommended in the warranty and maintenance record.  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 the air 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, first ventilate 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 not contain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.
The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the vehicle which is per fectly normal.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems only work when the engine is running. To maintain a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment, you can temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start system (see the corresponding section).

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Driving
 Apply the parking brake.  Select position P or N .  Start the engine. If this procedure is not followed, there is an audible signal, accompanied by the display of an warning message.  With the engine running, press the brake pedal.  Release the parking brake.  Select position R , D or M .  Gradually release the brake pedal. The vehicle moves off immediately.
Moving off
When the engine is running at idle, with the brakes released, if position R , D or M is selected, the vehicle moves even without the accelerator being pressed. When the engine is running, never leave children in the vehicle without supervision. When carrying out maintenance with the engine running, apply the parking brake and select position P . P . P
If position N is selected inadvertently while driving, allow the engine to return to idle then select position D to accelerate.
Never select position N while the vehicle is moving. Never select positions P or R unless the vehicle is completely stationary.
Automatic operation
 Select position D for automatic changing of the four gears. The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive mode, without any intervention on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving, the profile of the road and the load in the vehicle. For maximum acceleration without touching the gear lever, press the accelerator pedal down fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down automatically or maintains the gear selected until the maximum engine speed is reached. On braking, the gearbox changes down automatically to provide efficient engine braking. If you release the accelerator sharply, the gearbox will not change to a higher gear for safety reasons.
Sport and snow programmes
Sport programme "S"
 Press button "S" , after starting the engine. The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme "  "
 Press button "  ", after starting the engine. The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery roads. This programme improves starting and drive when traction is poor.
 appears in the instrument panel.
Return to automatic
operation
 At any time, press the button selected again to quit the programme engaged and return to auto-adaptive mode.
These two special programmes supplement the automatic operation in very specific conditions of use.

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4
Driving
The system is reactivated automatically at every new start using the key.
Reactivation
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again. The system is active again; this is confirmed by the switch warning lamp going off, accompanied by a message in the screen.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the system, the "ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes then comes on continuously. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. All of the warning lamps come on. It is then necessary to switch off the ignition and start the engine again using the key.
Before doing anything under the bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid any risk of injury resulting from automatic operation of START mode.
This system requires a battery with a special specification and technology (reference numbers available from a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop). Fitting a battery not listed by PEUGEOT introduces the risk of malfunction of the system.
Maintenance
The Stop & Start system makes use of advanced technology. All work on this type of battery must be done by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Practical information
Fitting roof bars
Maximum authorised weight on the roof bars, for a loading height not exceeding 40 cm (with the exception of bicycle carriers): refer to the instructions provided with the roof bars. If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid damaging the roof bars and the fixings on the roof. Be sure to refer to national legislation in order to comply with the regulations for transporting objects which are longer than the vehicle.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for the installation of longitudinal bars. To install transverse roof bars, observe the fitting positions indicated by markings on the longitudinal roof bars.
Use accessories recommended by PEUGEOT, observing the manufacturer's recommendations and fitting instructions so as to avoid the risk of damaging the body (deformation, scratches, ...). To place a load on the roof, it is necessary to mount the load on the transverse roof bars. The longitudinal roof bars are not removable.
Advice on care and maintenance
Recommendations on the care and maintenance your vehicle are given in the warranty and maintenance record.

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Practical information
The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by PEUGEOT may result in a failure of your vehicle's electronic system and excessive electrical consumption. Please note this precaution. You are advised to contact a PEUGEOT representative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.
Installation of radio communication transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter, you can contact a PEUGEOT dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
Depending on the legislation in force in the country, certain safety equipment may be compulsory: high visibility safety vests, warning triangles, breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle.
By visiting a PEUGEOT dealer, you can also obtain products for cleaning and maintenance (exterior and interior) - including ecological products in the "TECHNATURE" range, topping up products (screenwash...), touch-up pens and paint aerosols for the exact colour of your vehicle, refills (cartridge for the temporary puncture repair kit...), ...
"Multimedia":
audio systems, portable satellite navigation systems, semi-integral support for portable satellite navigation system, hands-free kit, speakers, connection kit for MP3 or CD player, Wi-Fi on-board, CD player for touch screen...