2014 Peugeot 208 instrument panel

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Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting Selection ring for main
lighting mode
Turn the ring to position the symbol required
facing the mark.Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Dipping the headlamps
Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped / main beam headlamps.
In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting
switched on.
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Daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting, compulsory in certain
countries, which comes on automatically when
the engine is started making the vehicle more
visible to other users.
LED lamps
They come on when the engine is started.
Depending on the country of sale, they are
used for:
-
d
aytime running lamps* in day mode and
sidelamps in night mode (they are brighter
when daytime running lamps),
or
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s
idelamps in day and night mode.
*

F
unction that can be set in the vehicle
configuration menu. This function is assured:
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i
n countries where it is imposed by
regulations,
b
y illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps with the sidelamps and number
plate lamps; this function cannot be
deactivated.
- f or other countries where it is provided, b
y the use of dedicated lamps (bulbs or
L
eD

s); this function can be activated or
deactivated via the vehicle configuration
menu.
The lighting control stalk must be placed in the
"0"


or "AUTO" (day mode) position.
Deactivation of the daytime running lamps is
effective after operation of the lighting control
stalk or after the next engine start; activation is
effective immediately.
The instruments and controls (instrument
panel, multifunction screen, air conditioning
control panel, ...) are not illuminated, except
in night mode with manual or automatic
illumination of headlamps.
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Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's ignition has
been switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
Switching on
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.
F

A f
urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
F

W
ithin one minute of switching off the
ignition, operate the lighting control stalk
up or down depending on the traffic side
(for example: when parking on the left;
lighting control stalk upwards; the right
hand sidelamps are on).
Manual guide-me-home lighting is
also available from the remote control
lighting button (see the "Remote
control" section). This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the middle position or
switch on the ignition.
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The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action on
the part of the driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of activation of
the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Switching on
F Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position.
Activation of the function is accompanied
by a message in the screen.
Switching off
F Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is
accompanied by a message in the screen.
Automatic guide-me-home
lighting
Association with the automatic lighting provides
the guide-me-home lighting with the following
additional options:
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s
election of the lighting duration of 15,
30 or 60 seconds,
-

a
utomatic activation of guide-me-home
lighting when the automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed
in the instrument panel and/or a message
appears in the screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Contact a P
e

uge
O
T dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this
case, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.
Programming
The duration of the guide-me-home
lighting can be set in the vehicle
configuration menu.
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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view
mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.
Switching on
Briefly push the control stalk
downwards.
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.Briefly push the control stalk
downwards again, or place the control
stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).
Switching off
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
one minute.
This warning lamp goes off in the instrument
panel and a message is displayed.
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Interior mood lightingThe dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
i s p o o r.
Switching on
At night, interior mood light emitting diodes -
LeD s (courtesy lamp, instrument panel,
footwells, panoramic sunroof...) come on
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched on.
Switching off
The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.
Settings
Illumination of the centre console and
panoramic sunroof can be set from the audio
system.
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Dynamic stability control (DSC)
and anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Activation
These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
As soon as they detect a problem of grip or
trajectory, these systems act on the operation if
the engine and brakes.This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the DSC system, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip. The DSC system offers exceptional
safety in normal driving, but this should
not encourage the driver to take extra
risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of the system
depends on observation of the
manufacturer's recommendations
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the P
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T
assembly and operation procedures.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a Pe ugeO T dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, this
indicates a fault with the system.
Contact a P
e

uge
O
T dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Reactivation
The system is reactivated automatically each
time the ignition is switched back on or from
30 mph (50 km/h), except for 1.6 litre THP 155
and THP 200 petrol engines. But it is recommended that the system be
reactivated as soon as possible.
F
P
ress this switch.
The indicator lamp in the switch comes on: the
DSC system no longer acts on the operation of
the engine.
F

P
ress this switch again to reactivate it
manually.
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Rear seat belts
The rear seats are each fitted with a three-point
seat belt, with force limiter and, for the outer
seats, an effort limiter.
When the ignition is switched on,
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel.
Seat belt not fastened /
unfastened warning lamp in the
instrument panel
Fastening
F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the buckle.
F

C
heck that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F gu ide the seat belt as it reels in.
F

O
n the outer seat belts, raise the bar to the
top of the backrest to prevent the tongue
from knocking against the side trim.
Seat belt unfastened warning
lamp in the instrument panel
From approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h) and for two minutes, this
warning lamp flashes, accompanied
by an audible signal of increasing
volume, when one or more rear
passengers unfasten their seat belt.
Once these two minutes have elapsed, this
warning lamp remains on until the one or more
rear passengers fasten their seat belt.
It remains on for a certain time if the front
passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
Once this period has elapsed, the warning lamp
goes off if the driver's seat belt is fastened.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)
this warning lamp flashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal of increasing
volume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,
this warning lamp remains on until the driver
and/or the front passenger fastens their
seat


belt.
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Safety