2017 Peugeot 208 Owner's Manual

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Manual gearbox
5-speed
F Move the gear lever fully to the right to engage 5th g e a r.
Engaging reverse gear
F Move the gear lever to the right then pull it back.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
6-speed
F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th
or 6th g e a r.
Engaging reverse gear
F Raise the collar below the gear lever knob, then push the lever fully to the left and then
forward.
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle
is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to aid engine
star t-up:
-

a
lways select neutral,
-

p
ress the clutch pedal. The gear shift indicator is displayed on the
instrument panel.
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Electronic gearbox
5-speed
R.Reverse.
N. Neutral.
A. Automatic mode.
M. Manual mode.
6-speed
R.Reverse.
N. Neutral.
A. Automatic mode.
M. Manual mode. You can change from position A to M and
from M to A at any time.
Automatic mode
This mode allows gear changing
without action by the driver.
Moving off
Lever at position N
.
F
P
ress the brake pedal firmly.
F

S
tart the engine.
F

P
lace the lever at A or R .
F

R
elease the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal progressively.
If the engine does not start:
-
If N is flashing in the instrument panel, move
the gear lever to position A then to position
N .
-

I
f the Foot on the brake message is
displayed, press the brake pedal firmly.
The A , R or N position of the lever is indicated
in the display.
Stopping – Moving off on a slope
Do not use the accelerator to hold the vehicle,
but apply the parking brake.
Stopping – Parking
Place the lever at N and apply the parking
brake.
Manual gear change
This one-off gear change makes it possible
to overtake, for example, while remaining in
automated mode.
F

O
perate the steering mounted control
paddles + or - .
The gearbox engages the gear selected
if engine speed allows it. AUTO remains
displayed on the instrument panel.
After a few moments with no action on the
control paddles, the gearbox returns to
automatic operation.
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Manual mode
This mode allows manual sequential gear
changing.
F
M
ove the selector lever to M .
F

P
ush the lever for ward to change
up.
F

P
ull the lever back to change
down.
Steering mounted control paddles
F Pull the "+" paddle to change up.
F P ull the "-" paddle to change up.
The gear engaged is indicated in the display.
Creep function
Depending on the engine, the vehicle moves
without pressing the accelerator.
Assistance with low-speed
manoeuvres
With the engine running at idle, parking brake
released and the lever placed at A , M or R, the
vehicle moves off when your release the brake
pedal.
It stops on opening the driver's door. Closing
the door, and putting your foot on the brake
or accelerator pedal allows movement of the
vehicle again. Following disconnection of the battery, you
have to reinitialise the gearbox.
F

S
witch on the ignition.
AUTO and – appear in the
instrument panel.
F
Sel
ect position N
.
F
P
ress the brake pedal firmly.
F
W
ait around 30 seconds until N or a gear
appears in the instrument panel.
F
R
elease the brake pedal.
The gearbox is operational again.
With the ignition on, if this warning
lamp comes on and AUTO flashes,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, this
indicates a gearbox fault.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Automatic gearbox
P.Parking.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive (automatic driving).
M. Manual mode.
S. Sport – more active driving.
T Snow – for driving on snowy roads.
Display in the instrument
panel
When you select a position with the lever,
the corresponding lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel.
Foot on the brake warning
Press the brake pedal when this
comes on in the instrument panel.
Automatic mode
This mode allows gear changing
without action by the driver.
Moving off
Parking brake applied.
F
S tart the engine.
F

L
ever at position P or N .
F

P
ress the brake pedal firmly.
F

R
elease the parking brake.
F

P
lace the selector at D or R .
F

R
elease the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal progressively.
The vehicle then moves off.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle when the engine is running. F

Sel
ect position D for automatic

changing of the gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any inter vention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the lever, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox shifts down
automatically or holds the gear selected until
the maximum engine speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox shifts down
automatically to provide effective engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety
reasons.
Manual mode
This mode allows manual sequential
gear changing.
F

M

ove the gear lever to M .
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F Push the lever for ward to change up.
F

P
ull the lever back to change
down.
Invalid value
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
You can change from position D to M and
M to D at any time.
If position R , D or M is selected when the
engine is running at idle, with the brakes
released, the vehicle moves even without
the accelerator being pressed.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle when the engine is running.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
and select position P . Never select position N while the vehicle
is moving.
Never select position P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
If position N is selected inadvertently while
driving, allow the engine to return to idle,
then select position D to accelerate.
If the temperature is below -23°C, the
engine should be left at idle for four
minutes, to ensure the correct operation
and life of the engine and gearbox.
Sport programme
This special programme completes the
automatic operation of the gearbox in certain
circumstances.
F

W
ith the engine running, press
button S.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S appears on the instrument panel.
Snow program
This special program completes the automatic
operation and makes it easier to move off and
make progress in conditions of poor grip.
F

W
ith the engine running, press
the T button.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
T appears on the instrument panel.
Return to automatic
operation
F Press the button again at any time to quit the program and
return to auto-adaptive mode.
Stopping – Parking
Before switching off the engine.
F M ove the lever to position P or N .
F

A
pply the parking brake.
F

Imm
obilise the vehicle.
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If the lever is not in position P, a message
appears in the screen on opening the
driver's door or approximately 45
seconds
after switching off the ignition.
F

P
lace the lever at position P ; the
message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking pace.
When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, associated with
an audible signal and a message
on the screen, indicates a gearbox
fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R and from N to R. This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60
mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible. There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
F
i f you press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time,
F

i
f you force the movement of the lever
from position P to another position with
a flat battery.
To reduce fuel consumption during
prolonged stops with the engine running
(traffic jams, etc.), position the gear lever
at N and apply the parking brake.Gear shift indicator
(Depending on engine.)
This system reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
Gearshift recommendations should not be
considered obligatory. The configuration of the
road, the amount of traffic and safety remain
determining factors when choosing the best
gear. The driver thus remains responsible
for deciding whether to follow or ignore the
system's instructions.
This function cannot be deactivated.
With an electronic or automatic gearbox,
the system is only active in manual mode.
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On BlueHDi Diesel versions with manual
gearbox, in certain driving conditions the
system may suggest changing into neutral so
that the engine can go into standby (STOP
mode with Stop & Start). In this case, N is
displayed in the instrument panel.Example:
-

Y
ou are in third gear.
-

Y
ou press the accelerator pedal.
-

T
he system may suggest that you engage a
higher gear.
The system adapts its gear shift
recommendation according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the
driver’s requirements (power, acceleration,
b r a k i n g , e t c .) .
The system never suggests:
-
e

ngaging first gear,
-
enga

ging reverse gear,
-
enga

ging a lower gear. On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the
gear recommended.Hill start assist
System that holds your vehicle for around
2
seconds, the time to move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated. However, use of the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts
its function.
The information appears on the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.
Uphill, with the vehicle stationar y, it will
briefly stop the vehicle from rolling back
when you release the brake pedal.
With an electronic gearbox, if you are in
position A.
With an automatic gearbox, if you are in D .
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Hill start assist is only available when:
- y our foot on the brake pedal fully
immobilises the vehicle,
-

c
ertain conditions of gradient are met,
-

w
ith the driver’s door closed.
Downhill, with the vehicle stationary and
reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held
for a shor t time when you release the brake
pedal.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held temporarily by hill start assist.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
manually. Then ensure that the parking
brake warning lamp lights up constantly on
the instrument panel.
Operating fault
The fixed illumination of these
warning lamps indicates a fault with
the system.
Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Stop & Start
The system puts the engine temporarily into
standby – STOP mode – during stops in the
traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc.). The engine
restarts automatically – START mode – as
soon as you wish to leave again. Restarting
occurs instantaneously, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
STOP mode
The " ECO" warning lamp illuminates
in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby.
With e- HDi or BlueHDi Diesel and an
electronic gearbox :
-

S

peed below 4 mph (6 km/h).
-

G

ear lever in position N.
Or
-
B

rake pedal pressed.
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