2015 Peugeot 208 ECU

Access
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F A press switches on the vehicle's lighting and flashes the direction
indicators for a few seconds to
help you locate your vehicle in a
car park.
Locating your vehicle
Guide-me-home lighting
Make a long press on this button to
operate the guide-me-home lighting
(switching on the sidelamps, dipped
beams and number plate lamps).
A second press before the end of the timed
period cancels the guide-me-home lighting.
Access to the rear seats
Folding the front seat forward
Ensure that no object or person might
prevent the seat runners returning to
their original position; the return to this
position is necessary to secure the
seat.
Ensure that the seat belt has reeled
in correctly so as to not impede
passengers' access to the rear seats.
Sport model
3-door
Standard model
F
Pull only


this control upwards to fold the
backrest and slide the whole seat for ward.
The front seat returns to its original position
when straightening the backrest. F
Pull only this control for ward to fold the
seat backrest and move the whole seat
forward.
The front seat returns to its original position
when straightening the backrest.

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When folding the seat, the centre seat
belt should not be fastened, but laid out
flat on the seat.
The rear seat cushion does not fold,
just the seat backrest can be folded to
increase the boot loading space.Head restraints
These have one position for use (up) and a
stowed position (down).
They can be removed and are interchangeable
side to side.
To remove a head restraint:
F
p
ull the head restraint fully up,
F

t
hen, press the lug A .
When repositioning the seat backrest,
take care not to trap the seat belts.
Repositioning the seat backrest
F Raise the seat backrest 2
.
F S ecure it, checking that the red indicator in
the control 1 is no longer visible.
F

U
nbuckle and reposition the seat belts
ready for use.
F

R
efit the head restraint(s). Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be fitted and
correctly adjusted.
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Interior fittings
Glove box
Placed in the lower dashboard, it has a lid with
a grip that is raised to open it.
It may house:
F
t
he handbook pack.
F

a
water bottle.
Below a front seat
Location for the warning triangle in its cover or
storage box.
Mats
When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fixings provided in the
wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on the
carpet.
Fitting
Removal
To remove the mat on the driver's side:
F m ove the seat as far back as possible,
F

un
clip the fixings,
F

r
emove the mat.
Refitting
To refit the mat on the driver's side:
F p osition the mat correctly,
F

r
efit the fixings by pressing,
F

c
heck that the mat is secured correctly.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-

o
nly use mats which are suited to
the fixings already present in the
vehicle; these fixings must be used,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
PEUGEOT may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter.
The mats approved by PEUGEOT have
two fixings located below the seat.
Large open storage
It is in the location for an audio system
(depending on version).
Open storage
At the foot of the centre console:
- 2 l ocations for standard size cups or cans.
Door pockets.
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Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers,
operate for a pre-determined time.
Advice
Screenwash reservoir
Top-up the level when necessary.
F

O

pen the bonnet and secure it with the
st ay.
F

I

dentify the reservoir filler cap.
F

O

pen the blue filler cap.
F

P

our in screenwash fluid for optimum
cleaning.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped-up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
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Lighting and visibility

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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.
F
Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button. F

P
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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em

ergency braking assistance,
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w

heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction control,
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d

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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Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
In emergency braking, press ver y
firmly and maintain this pressure.
When changing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that these are approved
for your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
The fixed illumination of this warning
lamp indicates that there is a fault
with the ABS.
When this warning lamp comes on,
coupled with the STOP
and ABS
warning lamps, accompanied by an
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at moderate speed.
audible signal and a message, it indicates that
there is a fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD).
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
and anti-slip regulation (ASR)
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
The operation of the dynamic grip or
trajectory control system is signalled
by flashing of the warning lamp in the
instrument panel, every time they are
brought into play.
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Limits of operation
The DSC system offers exceptional
safety in normal driving, but this should
not encourage the driver to take extra
risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of the system
depends on observation of the
manufacturer's recommendations
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the PEUGEOT
assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fixed illumination
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.
Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
F

P

ressing switches off the DSC system, the
indicator lamp in the button comes on. You
can the spin the wheels to regain grip.
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
DSC system, so that the wheels can spin freely
and regain grip.
However, it is recommended that the system be
reactivated as soon as possible.Advice
The DSC system is switched on automatically
every time the engine is started or after
reaching a speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
Except for the 1.6 litre THP 155, THP 200 and
THP 208 engines, where the button has to
be pressed; the indicator lamp in the button
stays


of f.
F

P

ressing again switches the system
back

on.

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Seat belts
At the front
Fastening
F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the buckle.
F

C
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.
F

T
o raise the attachment point, slide the
control A upwards.
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