2017 Peugeot 208 Owner's Manual

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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:
F
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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.
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I
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.
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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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HeatingManual air conditioning
Temperature
F Turn the knob from blue
(cold) to red (hot) to adjust the
temperature to your wishes.
Air flow
F Turn the knob from position 1 to position 6 , to obtain
the desired air flow for your
comfort. If you place the air flow control at position
0 (off), the temperature in the vehicle will
no longer be maintained. A slight flow
of air can still be felt, resulting from the
for ward movement of the vehicle.
Adjusting the air
distribution
Windscreen and side windows.
Windscreen, side windows and
footwells.
Footwells.
Central and side air vents.
The air distribution can be
modulated by placing the knob at an
intermediate position.
Temperature
F Turn the knob from blue
(cold) to red (hot) to adjust the
temperature to your wishes.
Air flow
F Turn the knob from position 1 to position 6 , to obtain
the desired air flow for your
comfort.
1.
Adjusting the temperature.
2. Adjusting the air flow.
3. Adjusting the air distribution. 1.
Temperature adjustment.
2. Air flow adjustment.
3. Air distribution adjustment.
4. Air conditioning on/off.
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Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning
Adjusting the air
distribution
Windscreen and side windows.
Windscreen, side windows and
footwells.
Footwells.
Central and side air vents.
The air distribution can be
modulated by placing the knob at an
intermediate position.
Air conditioning On/Off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It enables you to:
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n summer, to lower the temperature,
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ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
Switching on
F Press the " A/C" button, the
button's indicator lamp comes
on.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment control is in
position " 0".
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can
use recirculation of the interior air for a few
moments. Then return to the intake of exterior
a i r.
Switching off
F Press the " A/C" button again,
the button's indicator lamp goes
of f.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).
AUTO mode
F Press the " AUTO" button
successively. The indicator lamp
comes on at the first press; the
activated mode appears in the
digital air conditioning screen:
Provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow.
Offers the best compromise
between a comfortable temperature
and quiet operation.
Provides strong and effective air
f low.
If you place the air flow control at position
0 (off), the temperature in the vehicle will
no longer be maintained. A slight flow
of air can still be felt, resulting from the
for ward movement of the vehicle.
1.Temperature adjustment for left /right
side.
2. Automatic comfort program.
3. Air conditioning on/off.
4. Air distribution adjustment.
5. Air flow adjustment.
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Switching offF
P
ress the "empty fan" air flow
button until the fan symbol
disappears.
When the engine is cold, the air flow will
only reach its optimum level gradually
to prevent too much cold air being
distributed.
In cold weather, it favours the distribution
of warm air to the windscreen, the side
windows and the footwells only.
Temperature
The driver and front passenger can each set
the temperature to suit their requirements.
The value shown on the display is a level
of comfort, not a temperature in Celsius or
Fahrenheit. F

P
ush the button down (blue) to
reduce the value or up (red) to
increase it. A setting of around 21 provides optimum
comfort. Depending on your requirements, a
setting between 18 and 24 is normal.
In addition, it is recommended that you avoid a
left /right setting difference of more than 3.
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible
to exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28. F
P
ush the button down until
"LO" is displayed or up until
"HI" is displayed.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort value setting, there is no
need to alter the value displayed in order
to reach the required level of comfort. The
system compensates automatically and
corrects the temperature difference as
quickly as possible.
Air conditioning
The air conditioning is designed to operate
efficiently in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It allows you:
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n summer, to lower the temperature,
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n winter, above 3°C, to improve demisting.
Switching on F

P
ress the "A/C" button, the
associated indicator lamp
comes on.
The air conditioning cannot operate when the
air flow is set to off.
Switching off
F

P
ress the "A/C" button again;
the associated indicator lamp
goes off.
Switching off the air conditioning may
result in some discomfort (humidity,
mi st ing).
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Air distribution
F Press this button successively to direct the air flow alternatively
towards:
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indscreen, side windows and foot wells,
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indscreen and side windows (demisting or
def r o st ing),
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he centre and side vents,
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he central vents, the side vents and the
footwells,
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he footwells.
Air flow
F Press this " full fan" button to
increase the air flow.
The air flow symbol (a fan) appears in the
screen. It is filled in progressively in relation to
the value required. F

P
ress this " empty fan " button to
reduce the air flow.
Manual mode
If desired, you can choose settings different
to those offered by the system, by adjusting a
setting manually. The other functions are still
managed automatically.
When you modify a setting, the indicator lamp
in the " AUTO" button goes off.
F

P
ress the "AUTO" button again
to return to the automatic
comfort programme.
Deactivating the system
F Press the " empty fan" air flow
button until the fan symbol
disappears and "---" appears.
This action deactivates all functions of the air
conditioning system.
Temperature is no longer regulated. A slight air
flow can still be felt however, resulting from the
for ward movement of the vehicle. Avoid driving for too long with the system
switched off (risk of misting and of
deterioration of the air quality).
Pressing the " full fan" button
reactivates the system with the
values in use at the time it was
switched off.
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With automatic dual-zone
air conditioning
Visibility programme
Switching onF
P
ress the "visibility" button to
demist or defrost the windscreen
and side windows as quickly as
possible.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
Switching off F

P
ress the "visibility" button
again or " AUTO"; the indicator
lamp in the button goes off and
the indicator lamp in the " AUTO"
button comes on.
The system reverts to the previous settings.
With Stop & Start, when demisting -
defrosting has been activated, STOP
mode is not available.
Recirculation of the
interior air
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of condensation on the windscreen and side
windows.
The recirculation of interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and smoke.This allows hot or cold air to be delivered
quickly when required.
F

P
ress this button to recirculate
the interior air; the symbol
appears or its indicator lamp
comes on (depending on
ve r s i o n).
F

P
ress this button again to allow
exterior air into the passenger
compartment. The symbol
disappears or the indicator lamp
goes off (depending on version).
Avoid prolonged use of air recirculation –
Risk of condensation and deterioration of
air quality!
Front demisting –
defrosting
With Heating
Put the air flow, temperature
and distribution controls to the
appropriately marked position.
With manual air
conditioning
Switching on
F Put the air flow, temperature and distribution controls to the
appropriately marked position.
Switching off
F Press the A /C button again, the button's indicator lamp goes off.
F

P
ress the A /C button for air
conditioning; the indicator lamp
in the button comes on.
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Rear screen demist –
defrost
The control button is located on the air
conditioning or heating system control panel.
Rear screen demisting – defrosting can only be
operated when the engine is running.
Switching on
F Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and,
depending on version, the
electric door mirrors. The
indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.
Switching off
Demisting / defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent excessive electrical consumption.
F It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the
button again. The indicator lamp
associated with the button goes
of f.
Courtesy lampTo demist or defrost the electric door
mirrors, with the engine running
press the heated rear window
switch.
Switch off the demisting/defrosting of
the rear screen and electric door mirrors
as soon as appropriate, as lower current
consumption results in reduced fuel
consumption.
1.Courtesy lamp
2. Map reading lamps
In this position, the light comes
on gradually:
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hen you unlock the vehicle,
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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 remotely.
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It switches off gradually:
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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.
In "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting
time varies according to the circumstances:
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hen the ignition is off, approximately
ten minutes,
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n energy economy mode,
approximately 30


seconds,
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ith the engine running, unlimited.
Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
Take care not to put anything in contact
with the courtesy lamp.
Interior ambient lighting
Switching on
At night, panoramic sunroof light-emitting
diodes (LEDs) come on automatically when the
sidelamps are switched on.
Switching off
The interior ambient lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are switched
of f. The guide-me-home lighting can be
configured in the menu Driving /
Vehicle.
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