2016 PEUGEOT 2008 parking brake

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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding


it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.For more information on weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
PEUGEOT towbar is used.
Practical information

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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the warranty and
maintenance record for the checking
interval for this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked,
even between vehicle services.
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two services.
Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, PEUGEOT selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
Checking this system must be done by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
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Checks

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Labels, identification .....................................25 3
LED daytime running lamps .........................204Level, brake fluid

...........................................
2
37
Level, Diesel additive

....................................
239
Level, engine coolant

..............................
33, 238
Level, engine oil
...............................
.......
31, 237
Levels and checks ................................
235-239
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

........................
206
Lighting control stalk

.....................................
12 2
Lighting dimmer
..............................
..............
13 0
Lighting, guide-me home

................
4 5, 12 2, 123
Lighting, interior

............................................
131
Lighting, mood

..............................................
132
Loading

...................................................
12, 23 0
Load reduction mode

....................................
219
Locating your vehicle
...................................... 45
Lo
cking

............................................................
43
Locking the boot.............................................. 50
Low fuel level ..........................................
26, 170
Luggage retaining strap

..................................
75Navigation

.....................................................
262
Net, high load retaining

...................................
76
Net, storage ..................................................... 75
Number plate lamps
...................................... 2
07
Oil filter
...............
...........................................
240
Oil level .......................................................... 237
Opening the bonnet
...................................... 23
4
Opening the boot
..............................
..............
50
Opening the doors
...............................
...........
48
Opening the fuel filler flap
.............................
17
0
Opening the roof blind

..................................
13 3
K
L
M
N
Keeping children safe ............15 1, 153, 15 6 -16 0
Key with remote control ..................................43
Kit, hands-free


...................................... 314, 3 3 6
Kit, temporary puncture repair


..............183, 188 Maintenance (advice)
....................................
230
Maintenance, routine ..............................
12, 23 5
Map reading lamps .......................................131
Markings, identification


.................................253
Mat


..................................................................74
Menu (touch screen)


............261, 262, 264, 268,
276, 278, 280, 290, 292, 294, 310, 312
Mirror, rear view
..............................................61
Mirrors, door .................................................... 60
Misfuel prevention
...............................

..........172
Mountings, Isofix


...........................................165
MP3 CD
.................................................332, 352
Indicators, direction


.....................
135, 203, 206
Inflating tyres

..........................................
12, 25 3
Inflating tyres and accessories (using the kit)
..............................
........
18 6, 193
Input, auxiliary
........................ 7
3, 286, 333, 352
Instrument panels

.....................................
14, 15
Instrument panel screen
............... 1
4, 15, 38, 99
Internet browser

............................................
299
ISOFIX child seats
...............................
.........
167
Isofix mountings
...............................
.............
165
Jack
........
.......................................................
19 4
Jukebox

.........................................................
289
Jump starting
..............................
..................
215
J
O
P
Pads, brake ................................................... 2 41
Paint colour code .......................................... 253
Panoramic glass sunroof


..............................13 3
Park Assist
.................................................... 113
Parking brake


.......................................... 8 2 , 2 41
Parking lamps


............................................... 12 2
Parking sensors, front


...................................111
Parking sensors, rear .................................... 11 0
Passenger compartment filter


......................240
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