2017 Peugeot 208 towing

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Driving recommendations 1 05
Starting – Switching off the engine

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Parking brake

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Manual gearbox
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Electronic gearbox
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Automatic gearbox

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Gear shift indicator

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Hill start assist

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Stop & Start

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Speed limiter
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Cruise control

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Memorising speeds
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Active City Brake

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Parking sensors
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Reversing camera
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Park Assist

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Under-inflation detection
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35Fuel tank
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Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 1 39
Compatibility of fuels
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Snow chains

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Towing a trailer

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Load reduction mode

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Energy economy mode
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Changing a window wiper
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Fitting roof bars

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Bonnet


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Engines


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Checking levels

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Checks
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AdBlue
® (BlueHDi engines) 1 52
Advice on care 1 56
Warning triangle
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Running out of fuel (Diesel)

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Temporary puncture repair kit
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Spare wheel

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Changing a bulb
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Changing a fuse
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V battery
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To w i n g


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Characteristics of engines and towed loads 18 4
Pe
trol engines
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Diesel engines
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LPG engines
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Dimensions
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Identification markings
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Contents

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Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
In order for these systems to be fully effective,
follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
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o ensure that the air is distributed evenly,
keep the external air intake grilles at the
base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the
vents, the air outlets and the air extractor
in the boot free from obstructions.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor,
located on the dashboard; this is used for
regulation of the automatic air conditioning
system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for
at least 5 to 10
minutes, once or twice a
month to keep it in per fect working order.
F

E
nsure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and replace
the filter elements periodically. We
recommend the use of a combined
passenger compartment filter. Thanks to
its special active additive, it helps both to
purify the air breathed by the occupants
and to keep the passenger compartment
clean (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad
odours and greasy deposits). F
T o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly
as recommended in the Warranty and
Maintenance Record.
F

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f the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep
gradient in high temperatures, switching off
the air conditioning increases the available
engine power and so improves the towing
ability.
To avoid the windows misting up and
deterioration in the quality of the air:
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d
o not drive for too long with the
ventilation switched off.
-

d
o not keep air recirculation set for an
extended period. If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment for
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water under the vehicle which is per fectly
normal.
Stop & Star t
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you may
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Boot fittings1.Rear shelf
2. Hooks
3. Boot lamp
4. Stowing rings (depending on version)
Rear shelf
To remove the shelf:
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u nhook the two cords,
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ently lift the shelf, then remove it.
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Important!
Never drive with the parking brake applied
– Risk of overheating and damage to the
braking system!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, never park or run
the engine on inflammable sur faces (dry
grass, fallen leaves, etc.): Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsuper vised with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral or position N or P, depending on
the type of gearbox.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.
In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
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. The maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10% for every
1,000
metres of altitude.
Please respect the maximum towable
weights.
If you are obliged to drive through water:
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heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15

cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users,
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eactivate the Stop & Start system,
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rive as slowly as possible without stalling.
In all cases, do not exceed 6

mph (10

km/h),
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o not stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads. If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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F Take into account the increased sensitivity to wind.
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.
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o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towable load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
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f this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at
least 600
miles (1,000 kilometres).
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 to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine PEUGEOT
towbar is used. If the exterior temperature is high, it is
recommended that the engine be allowed
to idle for 1 to 2
minutes after the vehicle
comes to a stop, to facilitate its cooling.
Side wind
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The collision can be automatically avoided
if the speed difference between your
vehicle and the one ahead is not more
than 9 mph (15 km/h).
Above this threshold, the system will do
what is possible to avoid or reduce the
seriousness of the accident by lowering
the speed of impact.
Activation / Deactivation
It is possible to activate or
deactivate the Active City Brake
from the Driving / Vehicle menu.
The system state remains in memory when the
ignition is switched off.
Each subsequent time the ignition is switched
on, if the automatic emergency braking function
is deactivated, a temporary message will
be displayed indicating the speed threshold
(6

mph (10 km/h)). Please deactivate the Active City
Brake:
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ollowing impact damage to the
windscreen close to sensor,
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hen towing a trailer,
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hen the vehicle is being towed,
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hen the vehicle is about to cross a
toll barrier.
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hen the vehicle is passing through
an automatic car wash,
Operating limits
Not detected are:
- Pe destrians, animals, motorcyclists,
cyclists.
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ixed and non-reflective materials and
objects (cardboard box, wall, etc.).
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ehicles not travelling in the same direction.
This system will not trigger or inter vene if the
driver:
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resses the accelerator pedal firmly,
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urns the wheel sharply (avoiding
manoeuvre).
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ay stop the vehicle, holding the brakes on
for around 1.5

seconds when stationary to
allow the driver time to take back control of
the vehicle,
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ay cause the engine to stall,
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ay give rise to a pumping noise, due to the
pressurisation of the braking system.
Operating faults
Clean or clear any dirt, mist or objects (stickers,
leaves, etc.) from the top of the windscreen that
could obstruct the laser's field of vision. In the following cases, you should have the
system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop:
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T
he message "
Automatic braking system "
fault detected accompanied by an audible
signal indicates that a fault has been
detected.
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ollowing an impact, the system is
automatically put out of ser vice, it no longer
works. The system detects the deployment
of airbags.
Do not attempt to remove, adjust or test
the sensor.
Only a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop is able to work on the system.
Misting of the windscreen or accumulations
of snow on the bonnet could inter fere with the
operation of the laser. A message appears if
the laser is obstructed.
Use windscreen demisting and regularly clean
the area of the windscreen in front of the
sensor.
Be particularly vigilant when driving in poor
weather (very heavy rain, hail, fog, snow, etc.).
This is because braking distances increase
while the laser's calculation parameters remain
the same.
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If the system is deactivated during a
manoeuvre, the driver should reactivate it
manually to repeat the measurement.
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f the vehicle cannot be properly positioned
(too many manoeuvres to get the vehicle in
or out),
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f the driver's door is opened,
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f one of the front wheels encounters an
obstacle.
A message is displayed in the screen.
The driver then takes back control of the
vehicle's steering.
Deactivation
The system is switched off automatically:
- w hen towing a trailer,
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f the driver's door is opened,
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f the speed of the vehicle is above 42 mph
(70


km/h).
To switch the system off for a prolonged period,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
This warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel and/or a
message appears on the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal
(short beep).
The indicator lamp flashes for a few seconds. If
the problem occurs while using the system, the
indicator lamp goes off.
These warning lamps indicate a fault
with the power steering.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If the lateral distance between your vehicle
and the space is too great, the system may
not be able to measure the space.
Anything projecting beyond the dimensions
of the vehicle is not taken into account by
the Park Assist system during a manoeuvre.
In bad weather and in winter, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by road dirt,
ice or snow.
In the event of a fault, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Only use the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheels fitted to your vehicle:Original tyre size Maximum link size
185/65 R15 9
mm
195/55 R16
2 0 5 /4 5 R17 7
mm
For more information on snow chains, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.Towing a trailer
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
We recommend the use of genuine
PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved from
the design stage of your vehicle, and that
the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a PEUGEOT
dealer, it must still be fitted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions. Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
For more information on Driving advice
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particularly when towing, refer to the
corresponding section.
Please respect the maximum authorised
towable weights, indicated on the
registration certificate or in your vehicle’s
technical data.
For more information on Weights (and the
towed loads which apply to your vehicle)
refer to the corresponding section.
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
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