2019 Peugeot 208 Owner's Manual

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Child lock
Manual child lock
Mechanical system to prevent opening of a rear
d oor using its interior control.
The control is located on the edge of each rear
d o o r.
Locking
F Using the ignition key, turn the red control as far as it will go:
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o the left on the left-hand rear door,
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o the right on the right-hand rear door.
Unlocking
F Using the ignition key, turn the red control as far as it will go:
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o the right on the left-hand rear door,
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o the left on the right-hand rear door.
Electric child lock
Electric system for locking the rear doors so
that they cannot be opened using their interior
controls.
Activation
F With the ignition on, press this button.
The red indicator lamp in the button comes on,
accompanied by a message confirming the
activation.
This red indicator lamp remains on for as long
as the child lock is activated.
Opening the doors from the outside and
operation of the electric rear windows from the
driver's controls remain possible.
Deactivation
F With the ignition on, press this button again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off,
accompanied by a
message to confirm
deactivation.
This indicator lamp remains off while the child
lock is switched off. Any other state of the indicator lamp
indicates a

f
ault with the electric child lock.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or
a

qualified workshop.
This system is independent and in no
circumstances does it take the place of
the central locking control.
Check the status of the child lock each
time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
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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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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 function,
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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 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

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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 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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F Insert the key into the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting code.
F Unlock the steering column by simultaneously turning the steering wheel and the key.
In some cases, you may have to apply
some force to turn the steering wheel (if
the wheels are on full lock against a
kerb,
for example).
F

T
urn the key all the way towards the
dashboard to position 3


(Starting).
F

W
hen the engine starts, release the key.
With Petrol engines , after a
cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause clearly-felt engine vibrations when
stationary, with the engine running, for
anything up to 2
minutes (accelerated idle
speed).
Electronic immobiliser
The original key contains a coded electronic
c hip. When the ignition is switched on, starting
is only possible if the code is detected and
recognised.
This anti-theft protection locks the engine
management system a
few moments after the
ignition is switched off and prevents starting of
the engine following a


break-in.
In the event of a
fault, you are
informed by the illumination of this
warning lamp, the emission of an
audible signal and the display of
a


message.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Switching off
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F T urn the key fully towards you to position
1


(Stop) .
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emove the key from the ignition switch.
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o lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
Free-wheeling
For safety reasons, do not free-wheel.
Other wise, some vehicle functions will no
longer be active. To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, the front wheels should be
straight before switching off the engine.
Switching off the engine leads to a
loss of
braking assistance.
Key left in
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2

(Ignition on)
, the
ignition will be switched off automatically
after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1

(Stop)
, then back to position
2

(Ignition on)
.Parking brake
Releasing
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F Pull the parking brake lever up slightly, press the release button then lower the
lever fully.
When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message
on the screen, this indicates that the
parking brake is still applied or has
not been fully released. Remember
to fully lower the parking brake lever.
Applying
F Pull the lever up to immobilise your vehicle. When parking on a steep slope, direct
your wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear opposite
to the direction the vehicle is facing and
switch off the ignition.
On return to the vehicle, remember that
a gear had been engaged before starting
the engine.
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is noticed,
the parking brake must be checked, even
between two services.
Checks of this safety-related system
must be carried by a PEUGEOT dealer or
a

qualified workshop.
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
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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
s tar t-up:
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lways select neutral,
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ress the clutch pedal.
The gear shift indicator is displayed in the
instrument panel.
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)
P. Parking.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
Display in the instrument
panel
When you select a position with the lever,
t he corresponding lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel.
Foot on the brake warning
Press the brake pedal when this
warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel.
Automatic mode
This mode allows gear changing without action
by the driver.
Starting
Parking brake applied.
F S tart the engine.
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ever in position P or N .
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ully depress the brake pedal.
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elease the parking brake.
F

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lace the selector at D or R .Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle when the engine is running.
F
Sel
ect position D for automatic
changing of
the gears.
D.
Drive – AUTO driving mode.
M. Manual mode.
S. Sport – More dynamic driving.
T Snow – Driving on snowy roads (depending
on engine).
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 driving style, the
road profile and the load in the vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator fully down
(kick-down). The gearbox changes 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
R
elease the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal progressively.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
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F Move the gear lever to M.
F
P
ush 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
i s not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
You can change from position D to M and
from M to D at any time.
When the engine is running at idle with the
brakes released, if position R , D or M is
selected, 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 4
minutes,
to ensure the correct operation and
service life of the engine and gearbox.
Sport and snow programmes
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.
Sport programme " S"
F Press button " S" after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme T
(Depending on engine.)
F P ress the " T" button, after starting the
engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and traction
when grip is poor.
T appears in the instrument panel.
At any time, press the selected button
again to quit the activated programme and
return to auto-adaptive mode.
Return to automatic
operation
F At any time, press button S or T again to quit the programme engaged and return to
auto-adaptive mode.
Stopping – Parking
Before switching off the engine.
F E ngage position P or N .
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pply the parking brake.
F

Imm
obilise the vehicle.
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If the lever is not in position P, an alert
message appears on the screen on
opening the driver's door or approximately
45
seconds after switching off the ignition.
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eposition 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, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message
on the screen, indicates a
gearbox
fault.
In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up
mode by staying in 3rd gear. You may feel
a

substantial jolt when changing from P to
R and from N to R . This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 62
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,
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ith a flat battery, if you force the
movement of the lever from position P
to another position.
To reduce fuel consumption during
prolonged stops with the engine running
(e.g. traffic jam), position the gear lever at
N and apply the parking brake.
Gear shift indicator
(Depending on engine.)
System which reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one or more gears. You can
follow this indication without engaging the
intermediate gears.
Gear shift recommendations must not be
considered as compulsory. In fact, the road
layout, the traffic density and safety remain the
deciding factors when choosing the best gear. With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.
The information appears in the
instrument panel, in the form of an
ascending or descending arrow and
the recommended 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:
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ngaging first gear,
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enga
ging reverse.
On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the
gear recommended. The system always
recommends to change up if necessary.
Depending on the engine, it may also
recommend to change down if necessary.
The driver therefore remains responsible for
deciding whether or not to follow the indications
issued by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
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