2013 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 tofully close it.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
- when the en
gine is running ,
this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by the display of analert message for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible signal and
the display of an aler t message for a fewseconds.


Unlocking
)
Fold back the rear seats to gain access to
the lock from inside the boot. ) Insert a small screwdriver into hole Aof thelock to unlock the tailgate.

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Panoramic sunroof System which comprises configurable light guides and a panoramic tinted glass area to increase
the light and visibility in the passenger compar tment. It is fitted with a manual blind in two par ts tomaintain a comfortable temperature.
It is fitted with an electric blind to improve temperature and acoustic comfor t.
Opening
)Lift the control Atowards the rear.
The blind stops when you release the control.
Electric blind

Closin
g
)
Lift the control Atowards the front.
The blind stops when you release thecontrol.


If something is trapped when operatingthe 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.

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Front seats with manual adjustments
)Raise the control and slide the seatforwards 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 rearwards.



Forwards-backwards Height
Seat backrest angle

As a safety measure, seat adjustments should only be carried out when stationary.

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Heated seats control
With the engine running, the front seats can be heated separately.)Use the adjustment dial, placed on the side
of each front seat, to switch on and select
the level of heatin
g required: 0:
Off. 1:Low.2:Medium. 3:
High.
Head restraint height adjustment
)To raise the head restraint, pull it upwards. )To remove the head restraint, press thelug 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 framewith notches which prevents it fromlowering; this is a safety device in caseof impact. The adjustment is correct when theupper edge of the head restraint is level with the top of the head.Never drive with the head restraintsremoved; they must be in place andadjusted correctly.

Additional adjustments

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Rear seats
)Move the corresponding front seat for ward
if necessary. )Check that the corresponding seat belt ispositioned correctly against the backrest and buckle it.)Place the head restraints in the lowposition.
) 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 seat belt on
the side of the backrest.
When repositioning the seat backrest,take care not to trap the seat belts.

)Press control 1
to release the seat backrest 2 .)
Fold the seat backrest 2 on to the cushion.


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.

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Steering wheel adjustment
)When stationary, pull the control lever toyrelease 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 outwhile the vehicle is stationary. These have one position for use
(up) and a stowed position (down).
They can be removed and are interchangeableside 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.

Correct driving
position

Before taking to the road, carry out these
adjustments in the following order:


- longitudinal position and height of the
driver's seat,

- hei
ght of the driver's seat head restraint,

- height and reach of the steering wheel.

Once these adjustments have been made,ensure that you can see the instrument panel clearly from your driving position.

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Mirrors

Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass providing the lateral rearward 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 tocorrectly judge the distance of vehiclesapproaching from behind.


Demisting - Defrosting

AdjustmentAdjustment Manual model
Folding
) When parked, fold the mirror manually to
protect it.
Unfolding
) Before moving off, unfold the mirror.









Electric mode
)
Move the lever in all four directions toadjust the mirror.)
Move control Ato the right or to the left toselect the corresponding mirror.)
Move control Bin all four directions toadjust. )
Return control A
to the central position.
Demistin
g-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the enginerunning, by switching on the heated rear screen (see "Rear screen
demist-defrost").

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If the mirrors are folded using control A,they will not unfold when the vehicle isunlocked. Pull again on control A.


The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can bedeactivated 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 rear ward
vi
ew.
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

Ad
justment
)
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctl
y 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 visibilityduring your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reversegear is engaged.

As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".