2015 Peugeot 208 Owner's Manual

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Advice
While the quantity of AdBlue® in the additive
t
ank is sufficient, no information is displayed.
On the other hand, once the additive level
drops to the quantity needed for a range of
1 500 miles (2 400 km) driving, you are warned
by different temporary signals (warning lamp,
message, audible signal).
When the AdBlue
® tank is empty, restarting
becomes impossible. Different levels of alert are triggered according
to the remaining driving range threshold.
You will be informed as each mileage threshold
is reached and the alerts will change from
temporary to permanent.
-
T he 1st alert is triggered at a remaining
driving range of 1 500 miles (2 400 km).
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T

he 2
nd alert is triggered at a remaining
driving range of 375 miles (600 km).
Up to 0 miles, at which point it will be
impossible to restart the engine after a stop.
Range indicators
It is strongly recommended that you do
not wait for the successive alerts before
topping-up the AdBlue
® tank, but do this
as soon as possible.
Driving range
Press this button to display the information.
With the touch screen:
If the range is greater than 3 100 miles
(5 000 km), a range value is not given. -

s
elect the "Driving assistance"
menu,
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s

elect "Diagnostic",
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s
elect CHECK.
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When switching on the ignition, this warning
l amp comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message (e.g.: "Top
up emissions additive: Starting prevented in
900 miles") indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres.
When driving, the message is displayed every
200 miles (300 km) until the additive tank has
been topped-up.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue
® tank topped-up.
You can also top-up the tank yourself.
For more information on topping-up the
AdBlue
® additive, refer to the corresponding
section. When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message (e.g. "Top
up emissions additive: Starting prevented in
350 miles") indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres.
When driving, the message is displayed every
30 seconds until the additive tank has been
topped-up.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue
® tank topped-up.
You can also top-up the tank yourself.
Other wise you will not be able to restart your
engine.
For more information on topping-up the AdBlue
® additive, refer to the corresponding section. When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of the message "Top up
emissions additive: Starting prevented".
The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the system required
by regulations prevents engine starting.
Remaining range between 350 and 1500 miles (600 and 2 400 km)Remaining range between 0 and 350 miles (0 and 600 km)Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue® additive
To be able to start the engine,
we recommend that you call on a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop for the top-up required.
If you carry out the top-up yourself, it
is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of
AdBlue
® to the tank.

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In the event of a fault with the SCR emissions control system
These warning lamps comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the display of the
message "Emissions fault".
The alert is triggered when driving when the
fault is detected for the first time, then when
switching on the ignition for subsequent
journeys, while the fault persists. If a fault with the SCR system is confirmed
(after 30 miles (50 km) covered with the
permanent display of the message signalling
a fault), these warning lamps come on,
accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message (e.g.: "Emissions fault:
Starting prevented in 150 miles") indicating the
remaining range express in miles or kilometres.
While driving, the message is displayed every
30 seconds while the fault with the SCR system
persists.
The alert is repeated when switching on the
ignition.
You should go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Other wise, you will not be able to restart your
engine.Every time the ignition is switched on, these
warning lamps come on, accompanied by an
audible signal and the display of the message
"Emissions fault: Starting prevented".
To be able to start the engine, you must call on
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
A system that prevents engine starting is activated automatically from 650 miles (1 100 km) after confirmation of a fault with the SCR emissions
control system. Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit: the starting prevention
system inhibits engine starting.
If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey,
after self-diagnosis of the SCR system.
In the event of the detection of a fault
During an authorised driving phase (between
650 miles and 0 miles) (1 100 km and 0 km)Starting prevented
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To p p i n g - u p
If any AdBlue® fluid is split or splashed
on to you, wash immediately with cold
water or wipe yourself with a clean
damp cloth.
If the additive has crystallised, clean it
off using a sponge and hot water.
Precautions to take
Use only AdBlue® additive that meets
the ISO 22241 standard.
The AdBlue
® additive is an urea-based
solution.
This liquid is non-flammable, colourless and
odourless.
To be kept in a cool area. After filling the additive tank, observe the
following procedure:
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S
witch on the ignition without starting.
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W
ait 10 seconds before starting the engine.
Never dispose of empty AdBlue®
containers and bottles in the household
waste.
Place them in a special container provided
for this purpose or take them to your dealer.
Ensure that the vehicle is parked on a flat and
level surface.
Parking
F Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
In the event of an over flow, wipe around the
filler mouth using a damp cloth.
In wintry conditions, ensure that
the temperature of the vehicle is
above -11°C. Other wise, by freezing,
the AdBlue
® cannot be poured into its
tank. Park your vehicle in a warmer
area for a few hours to allow the top-up
to be carried out.

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Filling
F Pour the contents of the bottle into your vehicle's AdBlue® tank.
Important : if your vehicle's AdBlue
®
tank is completely empty - which is
confirmed by the alert messages and
the impossibility of starting the engine,
you must add at least 3.8 litres (so two
1.89 litre bottles).
If any additive is split or splashed, wash
immediately with cold water or wipe with
a damp cloth.
If the additive has crystallised, clean it
off using a sponge and hot water.
F

W

ipe away any spillage around the tank
filler using a damp cloth.
Closing
F Refit the blue cap to the tank and turn it a 6th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F
R
efit the black cap and turn it a quarter of
a turn clockwise without pressing. Ensure
that the indicator on the cap lines up with
the indicator on the support.
F

D

epending on equipment, return the spare
wheel and/or the storage box to the bottom
of the boot.
F

R

efit the boot carpet and close the tailgate.
Access
F For access to the AdBlue® tank, raise the
boot carpet then, depending on equipment,
lift out the spare wheel and/or the storage
box.
Opening
F Without pressing, turn the black cap a quarter turn anti-clockwise and lift it off.
F

T
urn the blue cap a 6
th of a turn anti-
clockwise.
F

L

ift off the cap.
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Important: in the event of a top-up
after a breakdown because of a lack
of additive , signalled by the message
"Top up emissions additive: Starting
prevented", you must wait around
5
minutes before switching on the ignition,
without opening the driver's door,
locking the vehicle or introducing the
key into the ignition switch .
Switch on the ignition, then, after
10


seconds, start the engine.
Keep AdBlue
® out of the reach of
children, in its original container.
Never transfer AdBlue
® to another
container: it would lose its purity.
Never dilute the additive with water.
Never pour the additive into the Diesel
fuel tank.
Never store containers or bottles of
AdBlue
® in your vehicle.
Recommendations on
storage
The SCR system includes an AdBlue®
tank heater that ensures operation of
the vehicle in normal conditions.
In exceptional situations, such as when
the vehicle is kept at temperatures
below -15°C (5°F) for a long period,
there may be an emission fault alert
related to freezing of the AdBlue
®
additive.
Park the vehicle in an area at a more
moderate temperature for a few hours
until the additive becomes a liquid
again.
The emissions warning lamp does not
go off immediately, but does so after a
few miles of driving.
Freezing of the AdBlue®
additive
AdBlue® freezes at about -11°C (12.2° F)
a
nd deteriorates above 25°C (77°F).
It is recommended that containers and
bottles be stored in a cool area and
protected from direct sunlight.
Under these conditions, the additive can
be kept for at least a year.
Additive that has been frozen can be used
once it has thawed out in ambient air.
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Textured paint
The textured paint reacts to light with variations
of appearance and finish that emphasise
the car's lines and form. This paint contains
particles that remain visible and create
a unique satin effect with relief. Its lightly
granulated texture gives it a surprising feel.
Straight cut matt paint
Maintenance:
Observe the following recommendations to
avoid damaging the paint finish:
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C
hoose a high pressure wash, or at least a
high water delivery; roller brush washing is
compatible.
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G
ently wipe the body with a clean
microfibre cloth.
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C
arefully wipe off any fuel spilt on the body
using a soft cloth, then allow to dry.
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C
lean off minor marks (for example,
finger marks), using the product in the
"TECHNATURE" range intended for
removing insects.
The following recommendations should be
taken into account in the care and maintenance
of the matt paint. They also appear in the
servicing and warranty booklet for the vehicle.
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N

ever clean the vehicle without water.
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N

ever clean your vehicle in an automatic
roller-brush car wash.
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N

ever polish the body or the alloy wheels.
This makes the paint bright. -
D
o not use paint restorers, abrasive or
polishing products or paint preservers
(wax polish, for example) on the paintwork.
These products are only suitable for bright
finishes. Using them on vehicles finished
with matt paint seriously damages the
sur face finish of the vehicle, resulting in
particular in the appearance of irreversible
bright or stained areas.
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N

ever use a high pressure jet washer fitted
with a brush as this may scratch the paint
sur face.
-

N

ever select a wash programme with a
final hot wax cycle.
On the other hand:
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D
o not use a wash programme that
includes a final hot wax cycle.
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D
o not use waterless cleaning.
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N
ever polish the vehicle.
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D
o not use paint restorers, abrasive
or polishing products, or bright paint
preservers (wax polish, for example).
It is always preferable to have paint repairs
carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Triangle
Before leaving your vehicle to set up
and install the triangle, switch on the
hazard warning lamps and put on your
high visibility vest. The triangle is available as an
accessory; contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions on
using the triangle.Placing the triangle in the
road
F Place the triangle behind the vehicle, as
required by the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.