2018 Peugeot 208 trailer

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Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place
the heaviest items at the back of the boot, as
close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,
bicycle carrier, trailer, etc.). Preferably, use a
roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and
refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold,
referring to the label in the door aperture,
driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
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b
efore a long journey,
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a
t each change of season,
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a
fter a long period out of use.
Do not forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan. Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter, etc.) and
obser ve the schedule of operations in the
manufacturer's service schedule.
When filling the tank, do not continue after the
3
rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only
after the first 1,900
miles (3,000 kilometres)
that you will see the fuel consumption settle
down to a
consistent average.
With a
BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR
system is faulty, your vehicle becomes
polluting. Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or
a

qualified workshop as soon as possible to
bring your vehicle's nitrogen oxide emissions
back in line with the regulations.
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Driving advice
Observe driving regulations and remain vigilant
whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
As a safety measure, the driver should only
carry out any operations that require close
attention when the vehicle is stationary.
On a
long journey, taking a break every two
hours is strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. There is a
risk of poisoning and
death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to guarantee
correct operation and the longevity of
the mechanical elements of your vehicle,
engine and gearbox, the engine must be
left running for 4
minutes before driving.
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
d emands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
If you are obliged to drive on a
flooded road:
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c
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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d
eactivate the Stop & Start function,
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d
rive as slowly as possible without stalling.
In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h),
-

d
o not stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety
conditions allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
t emperature 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 towable load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a
check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
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 tow a
trailer before having driven at
least 620
miles (1,000 kilometres).
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o 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 Headlamp
beam height adjustment , refer to the
corresponding section.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid
functions are automatically disabled if an
approved towing device is used.
Starting – Switching off
the engine
Ignition switch
1. Stop position.
2. Ignition on position.
3. Start position.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a


malfunction.
Starting
With a manual gearbox, p lace the gear
selector in neutral then fully depress the clutch
pedal.
With an automatic gearbox , place the gear
selector at P or N then fully depress the brake
pedal.
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allow the driver time to take back control of
the vehicle,
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m
ay cause the engine to stall,
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m
ay give rise to a pumping noise, due to the
pressurisation of the braking system.
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
impact 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 memorised 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 to point this out when a
speed
threshold (6
mph (10 km/h)) is exceeded. Deactivate the Active City Brake:
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F
ollowing an impact to the windscreen
close to the sensor.
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W
hen towing a trailer.
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W
hen the vehicle is being towed.
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W
hen the vehicle is about to cross
a toll barrier.
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W
hen the vehicle is passing through
an automatic car wash.
Operating limits
Not detected are:
- Pe destrians, animals, motorcyclists,
cyclists.
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F
ixed and non-reflective materials and
objects (cardboard box, wall, etc.).
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V
ehicles not travelling in the same direction.
This system will not trigger or inter vene if the
driver:
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p
resses the accelerator pedal firmly,
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t
urns the wheel sharply (avoiding
manoeuvre).
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 " accompanied by an audible signal
indicates that a fault has been detected.
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F
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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Deactivation/activation of the
front and rear parking sensors
Without touch screen
F To deactivate or activate the system, press this button.
The indicator lamp is illuminated when the
system is deactivated.
The deactivation or activation of
the function is done in the Driving/
Vehicle menu.
The function will be deactivated
automatically if a
trailer is being towed
or a
bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted
with a
towing device or bicycle carrier
recommended by PEUGEOT).
Operating limits
- Certain obstacles located in the sensors' blind spots may not be detected or no
longer be detected during the manoeuvre.
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S
ounds such as those emitted by noisy
vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries,
pneumatic drills, etc.) may inter fere with the
vehicle's sensors.
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C
ertain materials (fabrics) absorb sound
waves: pedestrians may not be detected.
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A
ccumulated snow or dead leaves on the
road sur face can inter fere with the vehicle's
sensors.
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A f
ront or rear impact to the vehicle can
distort the settings of the sensors, which is
not always detected by the system: distance
measurements may be incorrect.
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T
he tilting of the vehicle if the boot is
very loaded can affect the distance
measurements.
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T
he sensors may be affected by poor
weather conditions (heavy rain, thick fog,
snowfall, etc.).
Maintenance
recommendations
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or
snow. When reverse gear is engaged, an
audible signal (long beep) indicates that
the sensors may be dirty.
High-pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, keep the
lance at least 12
inches (30 cm) away from
the sensors.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs when shifting
t o reverse, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a
message and an
audible signal (short beep).
Contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
With touch screen
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The assisted exit from parking manoeuvre is in
progress.
Without exceeding 3 mph (5 km/h), continue
the manoeuvres following the information given
by the "Parking sensors" system, until the end
of manoeuvre message is displayed.
The manoeuvre is complete once the front
wheels of the vehicle are out of the parking
space.
The indicator lamp in the control goes off,
accompanied by an audible signal.
The driver takes back control of the vehicle's
steering.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated automatically:
- o n switching off the ignition,
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i
f the engine stalls,
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i
f no manoeuvre is per formed within
5
minutes of selecting the type of
manoeuvre,
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a
fter a prolonged stop of the vehicle during
a


manoeuvre,
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i
f the wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR) is
triggered,
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i
f the speed of the vehicle exceeds the
stated limit,
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w
hen the driver interrupts movement of the
steering wheel,
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i
f the driver presses the Park Assist control,
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i
f the vehicle cannot be properly positioned
(too many manoeuvres to get the vehicle in
or out),
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i
f the driver's door is opened,
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i
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.
If the system is deactivated during
a


manoeuvre, the driver should reactivate
it manually to repeat the measurement.
Deactivation
The system is switched off automatically:
- w hen towing a trailer,
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i
f the driver's door is opened,
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i
f the speed of the vehicle is above 43 mph
(70


km/h).
To switch the system off for a
prolonged period,
contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Installation tips
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey,
stop the vehicle on a flat sur face on the side
of the road.
F

A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent
movement of your vehicle.
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F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 31
mph
(50


km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a
level and dry sur face.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging your vehicle's tyres and the
road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted with
alloy wheels, check that no part of the
chain or its fixings is in contact with the
wheel rim.
Towing device
Load distribution
F D istribute 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.
Use towing devices and their genuine
harnesses approved by PEUGEOT. It
is recommended that the installation
be per formed by a
PEUGEOT dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
If the towing device is not fitted by
a
PEUGEOT dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Certain driving assistance or manoeuvring
assistance functions are automatically
disabled if an approved towing device is
used. Obser ve the maximum authorised towable
weight, indicated on your vehicle's
registration certificate, the manufacturer's
label as well as in the Technical data

section of this guide.
Complying with the maximum
authorised nose weight (towball)
also includes the use of accessories
(bicycle carriers, tow boxes, etc.).
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as air conditioning,
heated rear screen, etc.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
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PEUGEOT accepts no responsibility for
the cost incurred in repairing your vehicle
or for rectifying malfunctions resulting
from the installation of accessories
not supplied and not recommended by
PEUGEOT and not installed in accordance
with specifications, in particular when the
combined power consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected exceeds
10

milliamperes.
Left-hand side
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F2 5
ADoor mirrors,
headlamps,
diagnostic socket.
F9 5
AAlarm.
F10 5
AIndependent
telematic unit, trailer
interface unit.
F11 5
AElectrochrome
interior rear view
mirror, additional
heating.
F13 5
AHi-Fi amplifier,
parking sensors.
F16 15


AFront 12
V socket.
F17 15


AAudio system, audio
system (accessory).
F18 20
ATouch screen. Fuse N°
Rating Functions
F23 5
AVanity mirrors, map
reading lamps.
F26 15


AHorn.
F27 15


AScreenwash pump.
F28 5
AAnti-theft.
F29 15


AAir conditioning
compressor.
F30 15


ARear wiper.
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In the event of a breakdown