2013 PEUGEOT 2008 parking brake

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Practical information





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
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid driving licence.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towingbar; rope and straps are prohibited. 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, - 4 wheel drive vehicle, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release theparking brake, - towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...

Procedure for havin
g your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.

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To w i ng your vehicle
To w i ng 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 shor t distance.
)Place the gear lever in neutral (position Non an electronicgearbox or automatic gearbox).Failure to observe this instruction could result in damage to certain components (braking, transmission...) and the absenceof braking assistance the next timethe engine is star ted.
) Unlock the steering by turning the key
in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake.) Switch on the hazard warning lamps onboth vehicles.
)
Move off gently, drive slowly and for a shor tdistance.

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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest 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

To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y 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
tem
perature.
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

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a longmountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres
)Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving 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.
R
efer 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 anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing and warranty booklet for the details of the level checking interval for this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing and warranty
booklet for details of the checking interval for this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing and warranty
booklet for details of the levelchecking interval for this component. Brake wear depends on the st
yleof driving, par ticularly in the case of vehicles used in town, over shor t
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 isnoticed, the parking brake must be checked, even between two ser vices.















Only use products recommended by PEUGEOT or products of equivalent quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,or in wintry conditions, ice, can formon the brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may be reduced. Make lightbrake applications to dry and defrostthe brakes.
Checkin
g 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 145 -150
Wipe r s 11 6 -11 9 Changing a wiper blade 119, 176
Changing bulbs 163 -165 - rear lamps- 3 rd
brake lamp - number plate lamps - foglamp- reversing lamp
Fuel tank, misfuelprevention 188-191



Panoramic sunroof 56
Roof bars 181
Accessories 182-183

Electronic stabilityprogramme 124-126 Snow chains 158
Tyre pressures 206 Changing a wheel 151-157


- tools

- removing / refitting


Lighting controls 107-113 LED lamps 111 Daytime running lamps 111 Headlamp beam adjustment 114 Cornering lighting 115 Changing bulbs 159 -162 - 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 101-102
Park Assist 103-10 6
To w b a r 179
To w i ng 17 7-178

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Instruments and controls
Courtesy lamps 120 Interior mood lighting 121 Rear view mirror 62 Emergency or assistancecall 123, 207
Opening the bonnet 185
Manual parking brake 79
5/6 -speed manual gearbox 80 5 -speed electronic gearbox 81-83 6 -speed electronic gear control gearbox 84-87
Automatic gearbox 88-90 Gear shift indicator 91 Stop & Start 92-94 Hill start assist 95


Dashboard fuses 166-169

USB por t / Auxiliary socket 73 Additional USB port 73
Heating, ventilation 63 - 65 Manual air conditioning 65-66 Dual-zone air conditioning 67- 69 Front demisting / defrosting 70 Rear screen emist/defrost 70

Touch screen 209-268 Bluetooth audio system 269-294
Door mirrors 61-62 Electric windows, deactivating 53-54

Audio system 295-311
Setting the date/time 43
Glove box fuses 170

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Alphabetical index
Load space cover............................................r76Locating your vehicle......................................46Locking the boot..............................................55Low fuel level................................................188
Main beam ....................................107,159,160Maintenance....................................................19Maintenance (advice)....................................181Map reading lamps .......................................120Markings, identification.................................206Mat..................................................................74Menu ....................................214,216, 232,234, 246,248,256, 289Mirror, rear view..............................................62Mirrors, door....................................................r61Misfuel prevention.........................................190Motorway function(direction indicators) ...................................122Mountings for ISOFIX seats.........................141MP3 CD........................................240, 276, 302
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Number plate lamps......................................165R
Oil filter..........................................................r196Oil level....................................................37,193Opening the bonnet......................................185
Opening the boot............................................55Opening the doors ..........................................44Opening the fuel filler flap .............................188Opening the panoramic sunroof blind............56Operation indicator lamps.........................23-32
Paint colour code ..........................................206Panoramic sunroof..........................................f56Park Assist.................................................... 103Parking brake ..........................................79,197Parking lamps...............................................112Parking sensors, front ................................... 102Parking sensors, rear....................................r101Particle emission filter..........................r194-196Passenger compartment filter......................r196PEUGEOT CONNECT ASSISTA NCE ..........208PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS.........................208Player, CD MP3 ............................ 240, 276, 302Port, USB.......................73, 240, 244, 279, 305Priming the fuel system................................192Protecting children ......................... 131, 136 -144Puncture ........................................................145
Radio............................................ 236, 272, 298
RDS..............................................239, 273, 299
Rear screen (demisting)..................................70Recharging the battery .........................173, 174Reduction of electrical load ..........................175Regeneration of the particle emissions filter............................................r196Reinitialising the remote control.....................49
Remote control..........................................44-50Removing a wheel ........................................154Removing the mat...........................................74Repair kit, puncture.......................................145Replacing bulbs .....................................159-16 5Replacing fuses.....................................166-171Replacing the air filter...................................r196Replacing the oil filter...................................r196Replacing the passenger compartment filter........................................r196Replacing wiper blades ......................... 119,176Resetting the service indicator.......................r36Reversing lamp.....................................163,165Risk areas (update) .......................................222Roof bars.......................................................181Roof blind........................................................56Routine checks ..................................... 196, 197Running out of fuel(Diesel).......................................................192
Safety for children ..........................131, 13 6-144Screen, instrument panel ..........................38, 91Screen-wash reservoir..................................194Screen menu map........................214, 216, 232,
234,246, 248, 256,289,308Screenwash..................................................116Screenwash fluid level..................................194Seat adjustment ..............................................57Seat belts.......................................129-131,138Seats, rear.......................................................r59Serial number, vehicle ..................................206Ser vice indicator.............................................r35Servicing.........................................................19Setting the clock.............................................43Sidelamps......................107,111, 159, 161,163Side repeater.................................................162
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