2014 Peugeot 208 Owner's Manual

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Rear parcel shelf Hooks
To remove the shelf:  unhook the two cords,  raise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
You have two storage options: - either upright behind the front seats, - or upright behind the rear seats.
The hooks can be used to secure shopping bags.

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Warning triangle (stowing)
Before getting out of your vehicle to assemble the triangle and place it on the road, put on your high visibility vest.
The dimensions of the triangle (once folded) or
its storage box must be: - A : length = 438 mm, - B : height = 56 mm, - C : width = 38 mm.
The location for stowing a folded triangle or its box is under the front seat.
These are the internationally recognised values. Use the triangle in line with local driving regulations. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for use of the triangle.
Placing the triangle in the
road
 Place the triangle at a distance behind the vehicle, as shown in the table below, according to the type of road and the level of ambient light.
Distance from your vehicle (in metres)
Road
Motor way
DayNight
50 m 80 m 150 m
The triangle is available as an accessory, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Starting - Stopping the engine With a manual gearbox , put the gear lever in neutral. With an electronic gearbox , put the gear lever at N . With an automatic gearbox , put the gear lever at P or N .
 Insert the key in the ignition switch. The system recognises the starting code.  Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to position 3 (Starting) .  When the engine starts, release the key.
Starting the engine
A heavy object (key fob...), attached to
the key and weighing down on its shaft in the ignition switch, could cause a malfunction.
Key left in the "Ignition on" position
On opening the driver's door, an alert message is displayed, accompanied by an audible signal, to remind you that the key is still in the ignition switch at position 1 (Stop) .
 Immobilise the vehicle.  Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop) .  Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Switching the engine off
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on) , the ignition will be switched off automatically after one hour. To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to position 2 (Ignition on) .
Free-wheeling
For safety reasons, do not free-wheel. When free-wheeling, some vehicle functions will no longer be active.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of braking assistance.

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Manual parking brake
Application
 Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your vehicle.
Release
 Pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button then lower the lever fully.
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels against the kerb, apply the parking brake, engage a gear and switch off the ignition.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen, indicating that the parking brake is still on or has not been fully released.

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Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine: - always select neutral, - press the clutch pedal.
6-speed manual
gearbox
 Press the gear knob trigger and move the gear lever to the left then for wards.
Engaging reverse gear
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine: - always select neutral, - press the clutch pedal.
5-speed manual
gearbox
 Push the gear lever to the right then backwards.
Engaging reverse gear Engaging 5 th or 6 th gear
 Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5 th or 6 th g e a r.

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Gear shift indicator
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and your vehicle's equipment, the system may advise you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can follow this instruction without engaging the intermediate gears. The gear engagement recommendations must not be considered compulsory. In fact, the configuration of the road, the amount of traffic and safety remain determining factors when choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible for deciding whether or not to follow the advice given by the system. This function cannot be deactivated.
Example:
- You press the accelerator pedal.
- The system may suggest that you engage a higher gear.
The information appears in the instrument panel in the form of an ar row.
The system adapts its gear change recommendation according to the driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and the demands of the driver (power, acceleration, braking, ...). The system never suggests: - engaging first gear, - engaging reverse gear,
System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.
- You are in third gear.
With an electronic or automatic
gearbox, the system is only active in manual mode.
On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox, the arrow may be accompanied by the gear recommended.

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Five-speed electronically controlled gearbox which offers a choice between the comfort of automatic operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing. Three driving modes are offered: - automated mode for automatic control of the gears by the gearbox, without ant action by the driver. - manual mode for sequential gear changing by the driver, using the gear lever or the steering mounted control paddles - auto sequential mode for overtaking, for example, remaining in the automated mode while using the functions of the manual mode.
5-speed electronic gearbox
Gear lever
R. Reverse  With your foot on the brake, move the lever for wards to select this position. N. Neutral.  With your foot on the brake, select this position to start the engine. A. Automated mode.  Move the lever backwards to select this mode. M. + / - Manual mode with sequential gear changing.  Move the lever backwards, then to the left to select this mode, then: - push for wards to change up a gear, - or push backwards to change down a g e a r.
Steering mounted controls
+ . Change up paddle.  Press the back of the steering wheel "+"paddle to change up a gear. -. Change down paddle.  Press the back of the steering wheel "-"paddle to change down a gear.
The steering mounted paddles do not permit the selection of neutral or the engaging and disengaging of reverse g e a r.
Do not drive with your hand resting on the gear lever, as there is a risk of damaging the gearbox.

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Display in the instrument panel
Gear lever positions
N. Neutral R. Reverse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Gears in manual mode AUTO. This comes on when the automated mode is selected. It switches off on changing to manual mode.
 Select position N .
Moving off
N flashes in the instrument panel screen if the gear lever is not in position N on starting.
 Place your foot on the brakewhen this warning lamp flashes (e.g.: starting the engine).
There is an audible signal on engagement of reverse. When moving off on a slope, accelerate gradually while releasing the parking
brake.
 Select first gear (position M or A ) or A ) or Areverse (position R ) R ) R Release the parking brake.
AUTO and 1 or R appear in the instrument panel.
Stopping - Moving off on a slope
When stopping on a slope, do not use the accelerator to immobilise the vehicle; apply the parking brake.
Manual mode
AUTO disappears and the gears engaged appear in succession in the instrument panel.
 After starting the vehicle, select position Mto change to manual mode.
The gear change commands are only carried out if the engine speed permits. When driving at low speed, on approaching a stop sign or traffic lights for example, the gearbox changes down to first gear automatically.
You must press the brake pedal firmly while starting the engine.
Automated mode
 Following use of manual mode, select position A to return to automated mode.
AUTO and the gear engaged appear in the instrument panel.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive mode, without any action on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear for: - optimisation of fuel consumption, - the driving style, - the road conditions, - the vehicle load.
 Progressively take your foot off the brake pedal, then move off.
 Press the brake pedal fully.
N appears in the instrument panel.
 Start the engine.