2015 Peugeot 208 steering

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Starting
Gearbox Ignition
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key or the remote control, which would
weigh down on its blade in the ignition
switch and could cause a malfunction.
It could adversely affect the deployment
of the front airbag.
The original key contains a coded electronic chip.
When the ignition is switched on, starting is only
possible if the code is detected and recognised.
This protection against theft locks the engine
management system a few moments after the
ignition is switched off and prevents starting of
the engine following a break-in.
Electronic engine immobiliser
Keep away from your vehicle, the
label attached to the keys given to you
on acquisition of the vehicle. It will
help in finding the original code for
replacement of the key.
In the event of a fault, you are informed
by illumination of the warning lamp, an
Manual
F Place the gear lever in neutral.Advice
Automatic
F Place the gear lever at position P or N .
Electronic
F Place the gear lever at position N.
Steering wheel
In some cases, you may have to apply
some force to turn the steering (if the
wheels are on lock against a kerb, for
example).
Starting
F Insert the key into the ignition switch. T
he system recognises the starting code.
F

U
nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.
F

T
urn the key towards the dashboard to
position 3 (Starting) .
F

W
hen the engine starts, release the key. audible signal and the display of a message.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.

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Switching off
Ignition
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) .
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) .
Coasting
As a safety measure, do not coast (free-wheeling
in neutral or with the clutch pedal depressed).
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
Gearbox
Manual
F Place the gear lever in neutral.
F
Imm obilise the vehicle.
F

A
pply the parking brake.
F

T
urn the key towards you to position 1
(Stop) .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
Electronic
F Place the gear lever at position N .
F Imm obilise the vehicle.
F

A
pply the parking brake.
F

T
urn the key towards you to position 1
(Stop) .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
Automatic
F Place the gear lever at position P or N .
F Imm obilise the vehicle.
F

A
pply the parking brake.
F

T
urn the key towards you to position 1
(Stop) .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
Steering wheel
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
wheel, it is recommended that you
place the wheels in the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.

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Stopping - Moving off on a slope
Do not uses the accelerator to hold the vehicle,
but apply the parking brake.
Stopping - Parking
Place the lever at N and apply the parking
brake.
Manual mode
This mode allows manual sequential gear
changing. F

P
ush the lever for ward to change
up.
F

P
ull the lever back to change down.
F

M
ove the selector lever to M .
Steering mounted control paddles
This occasional manual gear changing can
be used for overtaking, for example, while
remaining in automated mode.
F

O
perate the + or - steering mounted control
paddle.
The gearbox engages the gear requested if
the engine speed permits. AUTO remains
displayed in the instrument panel.
After a few moments with no action on the
controls, the gearbox returns to automatic
management of the gears.
Manual gear changing
F Press the back of the "+" paddle to change
up.
F

P
ress the back of the "-" paddle to change
down.
The gear engaged is indicated in the display.

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Speed limiter
"LIMIT"
Steering mounted controls
"This is the speed that the driver does not want
to exceed".
The speed setting is selected with the engine
running, stationary or when driving. The
minimum speed setting possible is 20 mph
(30

km/h).
The vehicle responds to the accelerator until
resistance is felt in the pedal, which signifies
that the vehicle has reached the limiter speed
setting.
However, the limit speed can be exceeded by
pressing the accelerator pedal beyond the point
of resistance; simply release the accelerator
pedal to return to a speed below the limiter
setting.
Setting and operation of the system can be
done stationar y with the engine running or
when driving .
F

P
lace the thumbwheel at the "LIMIT"
position: the speed limiter mode is selected
but is not switched on (PAUSE).
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on
in order to set the speed.
Selection
1. Speed limiter mode selection / off.
2. I ncrease the registered speed setting.
3.
D

ecrease the registered speed setting.
4.
S

peed limiter On / Pause.
Registering a limit speed
To register a speed higher than the previous
setting.
-

P
ress the SET + button.
To register a speed lower than the previous
setting.
-

P
ress the SET - button.
A short press decreases the setting by
1
mph (km/h).
Pressing and holding decreases the setting in
steps of 5 mph (km/h).
A short press increases the setting in steps of 1 mph (km/h).Pressing and holding increases the setting in steps of
5 mph (km/h).
This can be done without switching the limiter
on, but the engine must be running.

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Cruise control
1. Cruise control mode selection / off.
2. I ncrease the registered speed setting.
3.
D

ecrease the registered speed setting.
4.
C

ruise control Off / Resume. "This is the speed the driver wishes to
maintain".
This driving assistance system for use when
the traffic is flowing, allows a speed set by
the driver to be maintained, except on a steep
gradient.
With a manual gearbox
To be registered or activated, the speed of the
vehicle must be above 25 mph (40 km/h) with
4th gear or higher engaged.
"CRUISE"
Selection
F Place the thumbwheel at the "CRUISE"

position: the cruise control mode is
selected but is not switched on (PAUSE).
With an electronic gearbox
To be registered or activated, the speed of the
vehicle must be above 25 mph (40 km/h) with
2nd gear or higher engaged in manual mode, or
position A selected.
With an automatic gearbox
To be registered or activated, the speed of the
vehicle must be above 25 mph (40 km/h) with
2nd gear or higher engaged in manual mode, or
position D selected.
Steering mounted controls

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To select a saved speed:
F p ress and hold button " +" or " -"; the system
stops at the closest saved speed,
F

p
ress and hold button " +" or " -" again to
select another saved speed.
A reminder of the speed and the state of the
system (on / off) is displayed in the instrument
panel.
At the steering mounted control

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Park Assist
For entry into a parking space (parallel
parking) the system does not detect
spaces which are clearly much smaller
or larger than the size of the vehicle.
This "parking assistance" system
is activated automatically during
manoeuvres; it is therefore possible
that a symbol comes on in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal,
without affecting the manoeuvre. The selection of the type of manoeuvre
(entering or exiting a parallel parking
space) prevents a change to STOP
mode of Stop & Start.
In STOP mode, this selection restarts
the engine.
The Park Assist system cannot in any
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The driver must remain in control of
their vehicle ensuring that the space
remains clear during the manoeuvre.
In some circumstances, the sensors
may not detect small obstacles located
in their blind spots. During a manoeuvre the steering wheel
turns quickly: do not hold the steering
wheel, do not place your hand between
the spokes of the steering wheel and
take care with loose and bulky clothing,
scarves, handbags... There is a risk of
injury.
The driver can take back control of the steering
at any time by grasping the wheel.
Changing tyre sizes (out-size tyres,
winter tyres, ...) can inter fere with
the correct operation of the parking
assistance system. The system provides assistance in entering and
exiting a parking space when parallel parking.
The system detects a parking space and then
provides assistance with the parallel parking
manoeuvres.
It controls the steering and provides visual and
audible information to the driver.
The driver manages the accelerator, brakes,
gears and the clutch in the case of a manual
gearbox.
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Entering a parallel parking space
F When you have identified a free space, reduce the speed of the vehicle to a
maximum of 12 mph (20 km/h).
To activate the Park Assist system:
F

S
elect the enter parking space manoeuvre.
T

he indicator lamp in the control comes on. F

O
perate the direction indicator on the
parking side.
F

M
ove for wards alongside the parking
space at a speed below 12 mph (20 km/h)
to measure it, keeping at a distance of
between 0.5 and 1.5 metres from the row of
parked vehicles.
Once measurement is complete, if the space is
large enough a message indicates that parking
is possible. F

M
ove your vehicle for ward until a new
message is displayed.
F

S
elect reverse and release the steering
wheel.
A message is displayed in the screen. F

P
ress this control to activate the system.
The indicator lamp in the control remains off. F

P
osition your vehicle before this space.