2019 Peugeot 208 boot

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One-piece bench seat
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and
folding one-piece backrest.
Folding the backrest
F Move the front seats for ward if necessary.
F
P
osition the outer seat belts on the backrest
and buckle them.
F

L
ower the head restraints to the lowest
position. F

R
elease the seat backrest 2 by pressing
controls 1 simultaneously.
F
F
old the seat backrest 2 on to the fixed
cushion.
Raising the seat backrest
F Raise the seat backrest 2 .
F L atch the backrest in place, the red
indicators on each control 1
are no longer
visible.
F

U
nbuckle and return the outer seat belts to
their normal positions ready for use.
2/3-1/3 split rear bench
seat
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and
split backrest (left-hand 2/3, right-hand 1/3)
which can be folded individually to adapt the
load space in the boot.
Folding the backrest
F Move the corresponding front seat for wards
if necessary. F

P
osition the corresponding outer seat belt
against the backrest and buckle it.
F
F
ully lower or remove the head restraint.
F
R
elease the backrest by pressing control
1 of backrest 2
.
F
F
old the backrest 2 on to the fixed cushion.
The rear cushion is not removable.
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Returning the backrest to
the normal position
F Raise the seat backrest 2.
F L atch the backrest in place, the red indicator
in the control 1
is no longer visible.
F

U
nbuckle and reposition the seat belts
ready for use.
F

R
efit the head restraint(s).
When folding the seat, the centre seat belt
should not be fastened but laid out flat
along the seat.
When repositioning the seat backrest,
take care not to trap the seat belts.
The rear seat cushion does not fold, only
the seat backrest can be folded in order to
increase the boot loading space.
Head restraints
These have a position for use (up) and
a stowed position (down).
They can be removed and are interchangeable
side to side.
To remove a
head restraint:
F

p
ull the head restraint fully upwards,
F

t
hen, press lug A .
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be fitted and correctly
adjusted.
Advice
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
F

T
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
o r d e r.
F

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.
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12 V accessory socket
F To connect a 12 V accessory (maximum
power: 120 watts), lift the cover and plug in
the correct adapter.
Do not exceed the maximum power rating
of the socket (risk of damage to your
accessory).
USB socket
The USB socket allows the connection of
a portable device, such as an iPod®-type digital
audio player, or a

USB memory stick.
The USB reader reads your audio files, which
are then transmitted to your audio system and
played via the vehicle's speakers.
These files are managed via the steering wheel
controls or from the audio system.
When connected to the USB socket,
the portable device can be charged
automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed
if the power consumption of the portable
device exceeds the amperage supplied by
the vehicle.
Boot fittings
1.Rear shelf
2. Hooks
3. Boot lamp
4. Stowing rings (depending on version)
The connection of an electrical device
not approved by PEUGEOT, such as
a

USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio
reception or inter ference with displays in
the screens.
For more detail on the Audio equipment and
telematics, and particularly the USB socket,
refer to the corresponding part of the audio
equipment section. The USB socket also allows a
smartphone to
be connected by MirrorLink
TM, Android Auto®
or CarPlay®, so that certain applications on the
smartphone can be used on the touch screen.
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Changing a wiper blade
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacing the wiper
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
To move the wiper blades to the vertical position:
F O perate the wiper control stalk within one
minute after switching off the ignition to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.
To return them to the park position:
F

S
witch on the ignition and operate the wiper
control stalk.
Removing a wiper blade
F Lift the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip and remove the wiper blade.
Fitting a new wiper blade
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and clip it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully. To maintain the effectiveness of the wiper
blades, it is advisable to:
-

h
andle them with care,
-
c
lean them regularly using soapy water,
-
a
void using them to retain cardboard on the
windscreen,
-
r
eplace them at the first signs of wear.
Rear wiper
Of f.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
If a

significant accumulation of snow or ice
is present, or when using a
bicycle carrier
on the boot, deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the vehicle configuration menu
on the touch screen.
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen wiper
is operating.
The activation or deactivation of
operation of the rear wiper when
engaging reverse gear can be set in
the Driving/Vehicle menu.
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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.
-

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.
-

C
ertain materials (fabrics) absorb sound
waves: pedestrians may not be detected.
-

A
ccumulated snow or dead leaves on the
road sur face can inter fere with the vehicle's
sensors.
-

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.
-

T
he tilting of the vehicle if the boot is
very loaded can affect the distance
measurements.
-

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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Driving

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In the event of an AdBlue® breakdown,
confirmed by the message "Add AdBlue:
Starting impossible", you must top up with
at least 5

litres.
Never pour AdBlue
® into the Diesel fuel
tank.
For the specifics associated with the
access configuration for the AdBlue
® tank
(via the boot or via the fuel filler flap), refer
to the descriptions given in detail further
on.
If any AdBlue
® is splashed, or if there are
any spillages on the side of the body, rinse
immediately with cold water or wipe with
a

damp cloth.
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off
using a

sponge and hot water.
Important: when topping up after
a breakdown due to running out
of AdBlue, you must wait for at least
5
minutes before switching on the ignition
again, without opening the driver's
door, unlocking the vehicle or inser ting
the key in the switch.
Switch on the ignition, then after
a
minimum of 10 seconds, start the engine.
F Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the switch to switch off the engine.
Access through the boot
(1.6 BlueHDi Euro 6.1)
F Raise the boot carpet then, depending on
equipment, lift out the spare wheel and/or
the storage box.
F

W
ithout pressing, turn the black cap
a
quarter turn anti-clockwise and lift it off.
F

T
urn the blue cap 1/6 of a turn anti-
clockwise.
F

L
ift off the cap.
Access through the fuel filler flap
(1.5 BlueHDi Euro 6.2)
Refilling
F Obtain an AdBlue® container or bottle. After
first checking the use-by date, read the
instructions on the label carefully before
pouring the contents of the container or
bottle into your vehicle's AdBlue tank.
Or F

W

ith the vehicle unlocked and the fuel filler
flap open, turn the blue cap of the AdBlue
®
tank 1/6

of a

turn anti-clockwise.
F

R

elease the blue cap.
F

I

nsert the AdBlue
® pump nozzle and refill
the tank until the nozzle stops automatically.
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Through the fuel filler flap
(1.5 litre BlueHDi Euro 6.2)
F Refit the blue cap to the tank filler and turn it
1/6 of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F

C
lose the fuel filler flap.
Do not dispose of AdBlue
® bottles or
containers in the household waste.
Place them in a

suitable container or
take them to your dealer.
F

D

epending on equipment, return the spare
wheel and/or the storage box to the bottom
of the boot.
F

R

efit the boot carpet and close the tailgate.
Important:
-

T

o avoid over flowing the AdBlue
® tank,
it is recommended:
•

T

o top up between 10

and 13

litres
using AdBlue
® containers.
Or
•

I

f filling in a

ser vice station, stop
after the first automatic shut-off of
the nozzle.
-
I

f your vehicle's AdBlue
® tank is
completely empty – which is confirmed
by the alert messages and the
impossibility of starting the engine –
you must add at least 5

litres.
After refilling
Through the boot (1.6 BlueHDi
E u r o 6 .1)
F Refit the blue cap to the tank filler and turn it
1/6 of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F

R
efit the black cap and turn it a quarter of
a
turn clockwise without pressing. Ensure
that the indicator on the cap lines up with
the indicator on the support.
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Temporary puncture
repair kit
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
e xplanatory videos.
Comprising a
compressor and a sealant
cartridge, it allows the temporary repair of
a

tyre so that you can drive to the nearest
garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Access to the kit
This kit is installed in the under floor storage,
under the boot floor. The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of the compressor for long
enough to inflate a
tyre after a puncture
repair.
Composition of the kit
1. 12 V compressor, with integral pressure
gauge.
2. Sealant cartridge bottle, with integral hose.
3. Speed limit sticker.
Repair procedure
F Park the vehicle without obstructing any
traffic and apply the parking brake.
F

F
ollow the safety instructions (hazard
warning lamps, warning triangle, wearing
high visibility vest, etc.) according to the
legislation in force in the country where you
are driving.
F

S
witch off the ignition. F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies which
have penetrated into the tyre.
F
C
onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the bottle of sealant.
F
T
urn the sealant bottle over and secure it in
the notch provided on the compressor.
In the event of a breakdown