2015 Peugeot 208 ignition

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Courtesy lamp
In this position, the lighting
comes on gradually:
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hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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hen the key is removed from the ignition,
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hen opening a door,
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hen unlocking with the remote control.
It goes off gradually:
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hen the vehicle is locked,
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hen the ignition is switched on,
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0 seconds after the last door is closed. Permanently off.
Permanent lighting. F
W ith the ignition on, press
the corresponding switch.
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ourtesy lamp
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ap reading lamp s
With the "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting
time varies according to the circumstances:
- with the ignition off, approximately
10
minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approximately
30 seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
Map reading lamps
Take care to avoid leaving anything in
contact with the courtesy lamp.

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Manual mode
Lighting off (ignition off) / Daytime
running lamps (engine running).
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Dipping the headlamps
Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped / main beam headlamps.
In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
Display
Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting
switched on.
Place the desired symbol against the marking.
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Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's ignition has
been switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
On
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.
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urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
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ithin one minute of switching off the
ignition, operate the lighting control stalk
up or down depending on the traffic side
(for example: when parking on the left;
lighting control stalk upwards; the right
hand sidelamps are on).
Manual guide-me-home lighting
is also available from the remote
control lighting button (refer to the
corresponding section). This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the middle position or
switch on the ignition.
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In good or rainy weather, both day
and night, the front foglamps and the
rear foglamp are prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams
may dazzle other drivers. They should
only be used in fog or snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the foglamps
and dipped beam headlamps manually
as the sunshine sensor may detect
sufficient light.
Do not forget to switch off the front
foglamps and the rear foglamp when
they are no longer necessary.Switching on the lamps
after the ignition is
switched off
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate
the ring to the "0" position - lamps off,
then to the desired position.
On opening the driver's door a
temporary audible signal warns the
driver that the lighting is on.
The lamps, with the exception of the
sidelamps, switch off automatically after
a maximum duration of 30 minutes to
avoid discharging the battery.
Switching off the lamps when
the ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the
lamps turn off immediately, except for
dipped beam if guide-me-home lighting
is activated.
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Rear
If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a bicycle
carrier on the boot, deactivate the
automatic rear wiper via the vehicle
configuration menu.Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen
wipers are operating. On
Press "MENU" to display the " MAIN
MENU ".
Select "Driving" .
Select "Secondary page" .
Select "Vehicle settings" .
Select the "Driving assistance" tab.
Activate the "Auto rear wiper in
reverse" function.
Configuration
This function is activated by default.
Off
Deactivate the "Auto rear wiper in reverse"
function.
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
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minute.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor, located at the top
of the windscreen behind the rear view
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Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
Single wipe
Pull the stalk briefly towards you.
Unusual operation
If the wipers operate in intermittent mode when
in AUTO mode, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Hazard warning lamps
Automatic operation
When braking in an emergency, depending
on the deceleration, the lamps come on
automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
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ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button. F

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ress this button, all of the
direction indicators flash.
Visual warning with of all the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Roadholding
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) comprising the following systems:
- a nti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
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heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction control,
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ynamic stability control (DSC).
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
These systems improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contribute towards improved control in
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
This system (also known as Traction Control)
optimises traction in order to avoid wheel slip by
acting on the brakes of the driving wheels and
on the engine. It also improves the directional
stability of the vehicle on acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by the
driver, this system monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.

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Seat belts
At the front
Fastening
F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the buckle.
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heck that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F G uide the seat belt as it reels in.
The front seat belts are fitted with a
pretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant, so
improving their protection.
Height adjustment (5-door)
F To lower the attachment point, squeeze the
control A and slide it downwards.
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o raise the attachment point, slide the
control A upwards.
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At the rear
The rear seats are each fitted with a three-point
seat belt, with force limiter and, for the outer
seats, an effort limiter.
Not fastened / unfastened.
This warning lamp comes on in the instrument
panel when the ignition is switched on.
Warning lamp Fastening
F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the buckle.
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heck that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F G uide the seat belt as it reels in.
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n the outer seat belts, raise the bar to the
top of the backrest to prevent the tongue
from knocking against the side trim.
Warning lamp
Unfastened.
From approximately 12 mph
(20
km/h) and for 2 minutes, this
warning lamp flashes, accompanied
by an audible signal of increasing
volume, when one or more rear
passengers unfasten their seat belt.
Once these two minutes have elapsed, this
warning lamp remains on until the one or more
rear passengers fasten their seat belt.
It remains on for a certain time if the front
passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
Once this period has elapsed, the warning lamp
goes off if the driver's seat belt is fastened.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)
this warning lamp flashes for 2 minutes
accompanied by an audible signal of increasing
volume. Once these 2 minutes have elapsed,
this warning lamp remains on until the driver
and/or the front passenger fastens their seat
belt.