2014 Peugeot 208 parking brake

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Contents
Instrument panels 21Indicator and warning lamps 23Gauges and indicators 33Trip computer 38Trip computer with touch screen 40Setting the date and time 43
Monitoring
Familiarisation
Remote control key
44Alarm 51Electric windows 53Boot 55Panoramic sunroof 56
Access
Front seats 57Rear seats 60Rear seats 62Steering wheel adjustment 63Mirrors 64Ventilation 66Heating 68Manual air conditioning 68Dual-zone digital air conditioning 70Front demist - defrost 73Rear screen demist - defrost 73Interior fi ttings 74Boot fi ttings 78
Comfort
Starting - Stopping the engine 81Manual parking brake 82Manual gearbox 83Gear shift indicator 845-speed electronic gearbox 856-speed electronic gearbox 89Automatic gearbox 93Stop & Start 96Hill start assist 99Speed limiter 100Cruise control 102Park Assist 105Parking sensors 109
Driving
Lighting controls 111LED lamps 115Daytime running lamps 115Automatic illumination of headlamps 117Headlamp adjustment 118Cornering lighting 119Wiper controls 120Automatic rain sensitive wipers 122Courtesy lamp 124Interior mood lighting 125
Visibility
Eco-driving

8Familiarisation
10. Side adjustable air vents. 11. Front side window demisting/defrosting vent. 12 . Instrument panel. 13. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vent. 14 . Sunshine sensor. 15. Glove box / Passenger's front airbag deactivation. 16. Passenger's front airbag. 17. Multifunction screen / Audio system. 18. Central adjustable air vents.
Instruments and controls
1. Cruise control / speed limiter controls. 2. Steering mounted controls for the touch screen. 3. Lighting and direction indicator stalk 4. Wiper / screenwash / trip computer stalk. 5. Bonnet release lever. 6. Steering wheel adjustment control. 7. Driver's front airbag. Horn. 8. Headlamp height adjustment. 9. Switch panel.
19. Central locking and hazard warning buttons. 20. Heating / air conditioning controls. 21. 12 V accessory socket. USB port / auxiliary socket. 22. Open storage. Cup holder. 23. Gear lever. 24. Central armrest with storage. 25. Parking brake.

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Monitoring
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Diesel engine pre-heating fixed. The ignition switch is at the 2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting. The period of illumination of the warning lamp is determined by the climatic conditions (up to about thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions). If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again, then start the engine.
Parking brake fixed. The parking brake is applied or not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal. Observe the safety recommendations. For further information on the parking brake, refer to the "Parking brake" section.
Foot on the brake pedal fixed. The brake pedal must be pressed. With an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to start the engine (lever in position N ). With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running, press the brake pedal before releasing the parking brake, to unlock the lever and come out of position P . P . PIf you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will remain on.
flashing. With an electronic gearbox, if you hold the vehicle on an incline using the accelerator for too long, the clutch overheats.
Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.

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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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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.

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Driving
"Auto sequential" mode
In automated mode, you can resume control temporarily at any time using the steering mounted control paddles. The use of these paddles permits manual selection of the gears in situations which require a more rapid change-down than in the automated mode (arrival at a roundabout, leaving a car park with a steep gradient, over taking...). The gearbox engages the required gear if the engine speed permits. AUTO remains displayed in the instrument panel. After a few moments, the gearbox resumes automatic control of the gears.
For best acceleration, when overtaking another vehicle for example, press the accelerator pedal firmly to pass the point of resistance.
Creep function * (moving
without use of the
accelerator)
This function makes manoeuvring the vehicle smoother at low speeds (when parking, in a traffic jam, …). With the engine running at idle, brakes released and A , M or R selected, the vehicle moves as soon as you take your foot of the brake pedal (even if you do not touch the accelerator pedal). For your safety, this function is activated only if you press the brake pedal while engaging for ward drive or reverse. It is deactivated on opening the driver's door. Close the door, then press the brake or accelerator pedal to reactivate the function.
Never leave children unsupervised inside the vehicle with the engine running.
The vehicle does not move without pressing the accelerator pedal if the gear lever had stayed in position N for more than 2 seconds , with the engine running and the brake pedal was not pressed before selecting the position A , M or R .
* Only on petrol engines.

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Never select neutral N while the vehicle is moving. Only engage reverse gear R when the vehicle is immobilised, with your foot on the brake pedal. In all cases, you must apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle.
Operating fault
With the ignition on, if this warning lamp comes on and AUTO flashes, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen, this indicates a gearbox fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can change to position N to be in neutral. In this case, you must apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle. AUTO and - appear in the instrument panel. - appear in the instrument panel. -
 Select position N .
Reinitialisation
Following disconnection of the battery, the gearbox must be reinitialised.  Switch on the ignition.
 Press the brake pedal firmly.
 Wait approximately 30 seconds until N or a gear appears in the instrument panel.
 Release the brake pedal.
The gearbox is operational again.

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Engagement of reverse gear is accompanied by an audible signal.
N flashes in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen, if the gear lever is not in position N on starting.
For optimum acceleration, for example when overtaking another vehicle, press the accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.
Display in the instrument panel Moving off Automated mode
Gear lever positions
N. Neutral R. Reverse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Gears in manual mode AUTO. This comes on when the automated mode is selected. It switches off on changing to manual mode.
 Place your foot on the brake when
this warning lamp is flashing (for example, when starting the engine).
 Select position N .
N appears in the instrument panel screen.
 Select automated mode (position A ), A ), Amanual mode (position M ), or reverse (position R ). R ). R Release the parking brake.
AUTO and 1, 1 or R appears in the instrument panel screen.
 After starting the vehicle, select position Afor enter automated mode.
AUTO and the gear engaged appear in the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-active mode, without any action on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear, depending on the: - style of driving, - profile of the road.
Foot on brake flashes on the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen, if the brake pedal is not pressed firmly on starting.
 Take your foot off the brake pedal, then accelerate.
 Press the brake pedal down fully.
 Start the engine.