2015 Peugeot 208 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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Starting using another
battery
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables.F Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B .
F Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B (or earth point on the other
vehicle).
F Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C on the broken
down vehicle (or on the engine mounting).
F Start the engine of the vehicle with the
good battery and leave it running for a
few minutes.
Do not try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running. First check that the slave battery has a
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
F Operate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.
F Wait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.
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It is advisable to disconnect the battery
if the vehicle is to be left unused for
more than one month.
The batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead. They
must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded with household
waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion or fire.
Do not try to charge a frozen battery;
the battery must first be thawed out to
avoid the risk of explosion. If the battery
has been frozen, before charging have
it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop who will check that
the internal components have not been
damaged and the casing is not cracked,
which could cause a leak of toxic and
corrosive acid.
Do not reverse the polarity and use only
a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while
the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
disconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Do not push the vehicle to start the
engine if you have an electronic or
automatic gearbox.Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition
before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection
of the battery
Following reconnection of the battery, switch on
the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to
permit initialisation of the electronic systems.
However, if problems remain following this
operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise:
- the remote control key,
- the on-board satellite navigation system.
The Stop & Start battery does not have
to be disconnected for charging.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
F
Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
F Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
F Connect the battery starting with the
negative terminal (-).
F Check that the terminals and connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them.
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Fuses
Changing
For the dashboard:
F Unclip the cover by pulling at the top left,
then right.
F Disengage the cover completely and turn it
ove r.
F Remove the carrier on which the tweezer is
fitted.
The extraction tweezer is fitted to the back of
the dashboard or glove box fusebox cover.
Access to tooling
For the glove box:
F
Open the glove box lid.
F Unclip the fusebox cover by pulling at top
right.
F Disengage the cover fully and turn it over.
F Remove the back of the carrier on which
the tweezer is fitted.
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To replace a fuse, you must:
F use the special tweezer to extract the fuse
from its housing and check the condition of
its filament.
F always replace the failed fuse with a fuse
of the same rating (same colour); using a
different rating could cause faults (risk of
f i r e).
If the fuse fails again soon after replacement,
have the vehicle's electrical system checked by
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Procedure
Before changing a fuse:
F the vehicle must be immobilised with the
ignition off,
F all electrical consumers must be switched
of f,
F identify the failed fuse using the tables and
layout drawings in the following pages.
GoodFailed
PEUGEOT will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing your
vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions
resulting from the installation of
accessories not supplied and not
recommended by PEUGEOT and
not installed in accordance with its
instructions, in particular when the
combined consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected
exceeds 10 milliamperes.
Installing electrical
accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
The replacement of a fuse not shown in
the tables below may cause a serious
malfunction of your vehicle. Contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop. Tw e e z e r
Professional repairers: for full information
on the fuses and relays, consult the
wiring information and diagrams available
at a PEUGEOT dealer.
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On the left
Fuse N°Rating Functions
F2 5 ADoor mirrors, headlamps, diagnostic socket.
F9 5 AAlarm.
F10 5 AIndependent telematic unit, trailer interface.
F11 5 AElectrochrome rear view mirror, additional heating.
F13 5 AHi-Fi amplifier, parking sensors.
F16 15 AFront 12 V socket.
F17 15 AAudio system, audio system (accessory).
F18 20 ATouch screen.
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F23 5 AGlove box lamp, vanity mirror, map reading lamps.
F26 15 AHorn.
F27 15 AScreenwash pump.
F28 5 AAnti-theft.
F29 15 AAir conditioning compressor.
F30 15 ARear wiper.
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F01 40 AHeated rear window.
F02 10 AHeated door mirrors.
F03 30 AFront one-touch windows.
F04 -Not used.
F05 30 ARear one-touch windows.
F06 10 AFolding door mirrors.
F07 10 AFolding door mirrors.
F08 -Not used.
F09 15 AFront heated seats.
F10 20 AHi-Fi amplifier.
F11 -Not used.
F12 -Not used.
On the right
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F16 15 AFront foglamps.
F18 10 ARight hand main beam headlamp.
F19 10 ALeft hand main beam headlamp.
F25 30 AHeadlamp wash relay (accessory).
F29 40 AFront wiper motor.
Engine compartment
Access to the fuses
F Unclip the cover.
F Change the fuse (see corresponding
paragraph).
F When you have finished, close the cover
carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
fusebox.
The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery (left-hand side).
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