2014 Peugeot 208 Owner's Manual

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A setting around 21 enables you to obtain an optimum level of comfort. Depending on your requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is usual. In addition, it is recommended that you avoid a
left /right setting difference of more than 3.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior temperature is much colder or warmer than the comfort value, there is no need to alter the value displayed in order to obtain the required level of comfort.
The system corrects the temperature difference automatically and as quickly as possible.
Automatic visibility programme
For maximum cooling or heating of the passenger compartment, you can exceed the minimum value of 14 or the maximum value of 28.  Push the switch 2 or 3 down until "LO" is displayed or up until "HI" is displayed.
See "Front demisting-defrosting".
Depending on your requirements, you can make a different selection from that offered by the system by changing a setting. The other functions will still be controlled automatically. When you modify a setting, the indicator lamp in the "AUTO" button goes off.
Resuming manual control
The air conditioning is designed to operate efficiently in all seasons, with the windows closed.
Air conditioning On/Off
It allows you: - in summer, to lower the temperature, - in winter, above 3 °C, to improve demisting.
Switching on Press the "A/C" button, the associated indicator lamp comes on. The air conditioning cannot operate when the air flow is set to off.
Switching off Press the "A /C " button again; the associated indicator lamp goes off. Switching off may cause some problems (humidity, misting).
 Press the "AUTO" button again to return to the automatic comfort programme.
Temperature adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each set the temperature to suit their requirements. The value indicated in the screen corresponds
to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
 Press the button 2 or 3 down (blue) reduce the value or up (red) to increase it.

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Avoid driving for too long with the system switched off (risk of misting and of deterioration of the air quality). Pressing the "full fan" button reactivates the system with the settings prior to deactivation.
Avoid prolonged operation in interior air recirculation mode (risk of misting and of deterioration of the air quality).
Switching the system off
Air intake/Air recirculation
 Press this "full fan" button to increase the air flow.
Air distribution adjustment  Press the "empty fan" air flow button until the fan symbol disappears and "---" appears.
This action switches off all of the functions of the air conditioning system. The temperature is no longer maintained at a comfortable level. However, a slight flow of air, due to the movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.
 Press this button to recirculate the interior air. The indicator lamp in the button comes on and the air recirculation symbol is displayed.
Air recirculation prevents exterior odours and smoke from entering the passenger compartment. It is activated automatically when operating the screen wash.  As soon as possible, press this button again to permit the intake of exterior air and prevent misting. The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
 Press this button several times in succession to direct the air flow in turn towards:
- the windscreen, the side windows and the footwells, - the windscreen and side windows (demisting or defrosting), - the central and side vents, - the central vents, the side vents and the footwells, - the footwells.
Air fl ow adjustment
The air flow symbol (a fan) appears in the screen. It is filled in progressively in relation to the value required.
 Press this "empty fan" button to reduce the air flow.

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 Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon as appropriate, as lower current consumption results in reduced fuel consumption.
Front demist - defrost
Rear screen
demist - defrost
The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel.
These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
With manual air
conditioning
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine is running.  Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with the button comes on.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has been activated, the STOP mode is not available.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current. It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The indicator lamp associated with the button goes off.
With dual-zone digital air
conditioning
Automatic visibility programme
 Select this programme to demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows as quickly as possible. The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides optimum distribution towards the windscreen and side windows.  To stop the programme, press either the "visibility" button again or "AUTO" , the warning lamp on the button goes off and the warning lamp in the "AUTO" button comes on.
The system reverts to the previous settings.
 Put the air flow, temperature and distribution controls to the dedicated marked position.  Press the "A /C " button for air conditioning; the indicator lamp in the button comes on.

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Interior fi ttings
1. Illuminated glove box (see details on the following page) 2. Large storage compartment (without audio system)3. 12 V accessory socket (120 W )
Observe the maximum power rating to avoid damaging your accessory. 4. USB por t / Auxiliar y socket / Auxiliar y socket (see details on following pages) 5. Open storage compartments6. Cup holder7. Central armrest8. Door pockets

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12 V accessory
socket
Glove box
It has dedicated locations for storing a water bottle, the vehicle's handbook pack... Its lid has locations for a pair of glasses...  To open the glove box, raise the handle. It is illuminated when the lid is opened * . It houses the passenger's front airbag deactivation switch A .
* Depending on version.
 To connect a 12 V accessory (maximum power: 120 Watts), lift the cover and connect a suitable adaptor.

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USB port / Jack auxiliary socket
This connection box, consisting of a JACK auxiliary socket and a USB port, is located on the centre console. It allows the connection of portable device, such as a digital audio player of the iPod ® type ® type ®
or a USB memory stick. It reads the audio files which are transmitted to your audio system and played via the vehicle's speakers. You can manage these files using the steering mounted controls or the audio system control panel and display them in the instrument panel screen.
When the USB port is used, the portable device charges automatically.
For more information on the use of this
system, refer to the "Audio equipment and telematics" section.

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Mats Removable carpet protection.
When fitting the mat for the first time, on the driver's side use only the fixings provided in the wallet attached. The other mats are simply placed on the carpet.
Fitting
Removal
To remove the mat on the driver's side:  move the seat as far back as possible,  unclip the fixings,  remove the mat.
Refitting
To refit the mat on the driver's side:  position the mat correctly,  refit the fixings by pressing,  check that the mat is secured correctly.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals: - only use mats which are suited to the fixings already present in the vehicle; these fixings must be used, - never fit one mat on top of another. The use of mats not approved by PEUGEOT may inter fere with access to the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter. The mats approved by PEUGEOT have two fixings located below the seat.

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Boot fi ttings
1. Rear parcel shelf Rear parcel shelf Rear parcel shelf (see following page for details) 2. Hooks (see following page for details) 3. Boot lamp4. Retaining strap5. Stowing rings (depending on version)