2013 Peugeot 208 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
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. Above
1 000 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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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from PEUGEOT's recommendation and warranty.



Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to conver t a
tra
de vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.

"Comfort":

door deflectors, side blinds and rear blind,
cigarette lighter, boot dividers, coat hanger fixed to head restraint, front centre armrest,
under shelf storage, front and rear parking sensors...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner with dividers, luggage net, roof bars,
bic
ycle carrier on roof bars, ski carrier, roof box...

*
To avoid an
y risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
"Styling":
aluminium gear lever knob, spoiler, styling
str
ips, alloy wheels, trims, chromed mirror
shells, body kit, three personalisation lines(Ligne S, Street and Graffic), stickers, interior and exterior mirror shells, parking brake lever grip, alloy wheels, alloy wheel caps...


"Security and safety":

anti-theft alarm, window engraving, wheel
security bolts, child seats and booster cushions, breathalyzer, first aid kit, warning
triangle, high visibility jacket, stolen vehicle
tracking system, temporary puncture repair kit, snow chains, non-slip covers, front foglamps
kit...
"Protection":

mats * , seat covers compatible with lateral
airba
gs, mud flaps, side rubbing strips, bumper
protective mouldings, aluminium or PVC door
aperture finishers...
Tow bar, which mst be fitted byPEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Checks
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing and warrantybooklet 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 servicing and warrantybooklet 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
yle
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It ma
y be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services. Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
drop in the brake fluid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.














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 ser vices.
Checking this system must be done by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

















Only use products recommended by PEUGEOT or products of equivalentquality and specification.
In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offersvery 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 lightbrake applications to dry and defrost the brakes.

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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 147-152
Wipers 119-122 Changing a wiper blade 122, 178
Changing bulbs 165 -167 - rear lamps- 3 rd
brake lamp - number plate lamps - foglamp
Fuel tank, misfuelprevention 191-194



Panoramic sunroof 56
Roof bars 183
Accessories 185-186


Electronic stability programme 127-129 Snow chains 160
Tyre pressures 212 Changing a wheel 153 -159


- tools

- removing / refitting


Lighting controls 110 -116 LED lamps 114 Daytime running lamps 114 Headlamp beamadjustment 117 Cornering lighting 118 Changing bulbs 161-164 - front lamps - foglamps- direction indicator repeaters
Door mirrors 108-109

Doors 44-49 - opening / closing - central locking- emergency control Alarm 51-52 Electric windows 53-54


Park Assist 102-105
Parking sensors 10 6 -107
Towbar 181
To w i ng 179-18 0

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Instruments and controls
Courtesy lamps 123 Interior mood lighting 124 Rear view mirror 109 Emergency orassistance call 126, 213

Manual parking brake 80
5/6 -speed manual gearbox 81 Gear shift indicator 82 5 -speed electronic gearbox 83-85 6 -speed electronic gearbox 86-89
Automatic gearbox 90 -92 Stop & Star t 93 -95 Hill start assist 96


Dashboard fuses 170

USB por t / Auxiliary socket 74 Additional USB por t 74
Heating, ventilation 64- 66 Manual air conditioning 66 - 67 Dual-zone air conditioning 68-70 Front demisting / defrosting 71 Rear screen demist/defrost 71
To u c h s c r e e n 215-274
Door mirrors 108-109 Electric windows, deactivating 53-54
Bluetooth audio system 275-300
Audio system 301-317 Setting the date/time 43
Glove box fuses 171-172
Opening the bonnet 188

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Alphabetical index
Labels, identification.....................................212Lamps, warning and indicator...................r24-32
LED daytime running lamps..........114,161,163Level, brake fluid...........................................196Levels and checks................................. 188 -200Lighting, guide-me home .................47,115, 116Lighting, interior....................................r123,124Lighting bulbs (replacement) .................161-167Lighting control stalk..............................110-11 6Loading....................................................19,183Load reduction mode.................................... 176Locating your vehicle......................................47Locking the boot..............................................55Low fuel level................................................ 191
Main beam....................................110,161,162Maintenance....................................................19Maintenance (advice)....................................184Map reading lamps.......................................123Markings, identification.................................212Mat..................................................................75Menu ...........................................220,222,238,240, 252, 254,262, 295, 314Mirror, rear view............................................109Mirrors, door..................................................r108Misfuel prevention.........................................193Motorway function (direction indicators).......125Mountings for ISOFIX seats .........................143MP3 CD.........................................246, 281, 307
Number plate lamps......................................167
Oil filter..........................................................r199Oil level....................................................37,196Opening the bonnet ......................................188Opening the boot............................................55Opening the doors..........................................44Opening the fuel filler flap .............................191Opening the panoramic sunroof blind ............56Operation indicator lamps.........................24-32
Radio............................................242, 278, 304RDS ..............................................244, 279, 305Rear screen (demisting)..................................71Recharging the battery.........................175, 176Reduction of electrical load ..........................176Regeneration of the particle emissions filter...r199Reinitialising the remote control.....................49Remote control..........................................44-50Removing a wheel ........................................156Removing the mat...........................................75Repair kit, puncture.......................................147Replacing bulbs .....................................161-167Replacing fuses.....................................168-173Replacing the air filter...................................r199Replacing the oil filter...................................r199Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r199Replacing wiper blades .........................122,178Resetting the service indicator.......................r36Reversing lamps ...........................................166Risk areas (update) .......................................228Roof bars.......................................................183Roof blind ........................................................56Routine checks .....................................199,200Running out of fuel (Diesel)..........................195
Safety for children ..................132, 134, 137-146Screen, instrument panel..........................38,40Screen-wash reser voir..................................197Screen menu ...............................220, 222, 238,240,252,254, 262, 295, 314Screenwash ..................................................120Screenwash fluid level..................................197Seat, rear bench.............................................60
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Paint colour code .......................................... 212Paintwork, matt .............................................184Panoramic sunroof..........................................f56Parcel shelf, rear.............................................r77Park Assist....................................................102Parking brake.........................................80, 200Parking lamps ............................................... 115Parking sensors, rear....................................r106Particle emission filter...........................r197-199Passenger compartmentfilter.............................................................r199PEUGEOT CONNECT ASSISTA NCE..........214PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS......................... 214Player, CD MP3 .............................246, 281, 307Port, USB........................74, 246, 250, 285, 311Priming the fuel system ................................ 195Protecting children .................132, 134, 137-146Puncture........................................................147
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