2020 Peugeot 208 Owner's Manual

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5(e)The backrest must be in an upright position.
(f) To install a "rearward facing" or "forward
facing" child seat at the rear, move the front
seat forward, then adjust the backrest to an
upright position to allow enough room for the
child seat and the child's legs.
(g) Never install a child seat with a support leg
on the centre rear passenger seat .
“ISOFIX" mountings
The seats shown below are fitted with ISOFIX
compliant mountings:


* Depending on version.
The mountings comprise three rings for each
seat, indicated by a marking:
–

T
wo rings A, located between the vehicle seat
backrest and cushion.


The 2 latches of ISOFIX child seats are secured
to them.
–

One ring
B, located behind the seat, called
the TOP TETHER, for fixing seats fitted with an
upper strap.


Front seat

Rear seats
This system prevents the child seat from tipping
forward in the event of a front impact.
This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in the
vehicle.
To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER:
►

Remove and stow the head restraint before
installing the child seat on this seat (refit it once
the child seat has been removed).
►


Pass the upper strap of the child seat behind
the seat backrest, between the head restraint
rods.
►


Secure the upper strap hook to ring

B
.
►

T
ighten the upper strap.
When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the
left-hand rear seat of the bench seat,
before fitting the seat, first move the centre
rear seat belt towards the middle of the
vehicle, so as to avoid the seat interfering
with the operation of the seat belt.

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An incorrectly installed child seat compromises the child's safety in the
event of an accident.
Strictly observe the fitting instructions
provided in the user guide supplied with the
child seat.
For information about the installation
possibilities for ISOFIX child seats in
your vehicle, refer to the summary table.
Recommended ISOFIX child
seats
Also consult the user guide from the child seat’s manufacturer to find out how to
install and remove the seat.
"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus and its ISOFIX base"
(size category: E)
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg


Installed "rearward facing" using an ISOFIX base which is attached to rings A .
The base has a support leg, height-
adjustable, which rests on the vehicle's floor. This child seat can also be secured with a
seat belt. In this case, only the shell is used and attached to the vehicle seat using the three-point seat belt.
"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX "
(size category: B1)
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg


Suitable for forward-facing installation only.
Attached to rings A and ring B, referred to as
TOP TETHER, using an upper strap.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying down.
This child seat can also be used in seat positions not equipped with ISOFIX
mountings. In this case, it must be secured to the vehicle's seat by the three-point seat belt. Adjust the front seat of the vehicle so that the child's feet do not touch the backrest.
Locations for ISOFIX child seats
In line with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on the vehicle seats fitted with ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOF\
IX size category, determined by a letter from A to G, is indicated on the child seat
next to the ISOFIX logo.

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5Weight of the child/indicative age
Under 10

kg
(group 0)
Up to about 6 months old Under 10
kg
Under 13
kg
(group 0)
(group 0+)
Up to about 1 year old From 9 to 18
kg
(group 1)
From about 1 to 3 years old
Type of ISOFIX child seat Cot"Rearward facing" "Rearward
facing" "Forward facing
"
ISOFIX size category F G C D E C D A B B1
Seat Front
passenger airbag
Row 1 (a) (b)
(depending on version) Passenger
seat with ISOFIXwith or
without height
adjustment Deactivated:
"OFF" X
IL ILIUF/IL
Activated: "ON" X
XXIUF/IL
Passenger
seat without ISOFIX Not ISOFIX
Row 2 (b) Rear side seats (c) (d) X IL ILIUF/IL
Rear centre seat Not ISOFIX
IUF: Seat position suitable for the installation of an Isofix Universal seat, "Forward facing", secured using the upper strap.
IL:

Seat position suitable for the installation of an Isofix Semi-Universal seat, either:
–

"rearward facing" fitted with an upper strap or a support leg.
–


"forward facing" fitted with a support leg.

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– a carrycot fitted with an upper strap or a support leg.
For securing the upper strap using the ISOFIX mountings, refer to the corresponding section.
X:
Seat position not suitable for the installation of an ISOFIX seat or carrycot for the specified weight group.
(a) Refer to the current legislation in your country before placing a child\
in this seat position.
(b)
Remove the head restraints.
(c)
Behind the driver: adjust the driver’s seat to its maximum height setting.
(d)
Behind the front passenger: adjust the front passenger seat to its fully\
forward longitudinal position.
i-Size child seats
i-Size child seats have two latches that engage on the two rings A.
These i-Size child seats also have:
–

either an upper strap that is attached to ring B

.
–

or a support leg that rests on the vehicle floor
, compatible with the approved i-Size seat position.
Their role is to prevent the child seat from tipping forward in the even\
t of a collision.
For more information on the ISOFIX mountings, refer to the corresponding section.
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing i-Size child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with ISOFIX
mountings approved for i-Size.
Seat Front passenger airbagi-Size restraint system
Row 1 (a)
(depending on version) Passenger seat with ISOFIX, with or
without height adjustment (b)


Deactivated: "OFF" i-U
Activated: "ON" i-UF
Passenger seat without ISOFIX Not i-Size

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5SeatFront passenger airbagi-Size restraint system
Row 2 Rear side seats (c)


i-U
Rear centre seat


Not i-Size
i-U

: Suitable for i-Size restraint systems in the
"Universal" category, "forward facing" and
"rearward facing".
i-UF: Only suitable for i-Size restraint systems
in the "Universal" category which are
"forward facing".
(a) Refer to the current legislation in your
country before placing a child in this seat
position.
(b) The front height-adjustable seat must
be adjusted to the highest and fully back
longitudinal position.
(c) Where the passenger seat is affected,
the front height-adjustable seat must be
adjusted to the highest and fully forward
longitudinal position, with the backrest
straightened; where the driver’s seat
is affected, the highest and mid-runner
position, with the backrest straightened.
Manual child lock
This system prevents opening of a rear door
using its interior handle.
The control, red in colour, is located on the edge
of each rear door (marked by a label).
Locking / Unlocking

► To lock, turn the red control as far as it will go
using the integral key:
•

T
o the right on the left-hand rear door.
•

T
o the left on the right-hand rear door.
►

T
o unlock, turn it in the opposite direction.


Do not confuse the child lock control,
which is red, with the back-up locking
control, which is black.
Electric child lock
This control prevents the opening of the rear
doors using their interior handles and the use of
the rear electric windows.

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Activation/Deactivation



► With the ignition on, press this button to
activate/deactivate the child lock.
When the indicator lamp is on, the child lock is
activated.
With the child lock activated, it is still
possible to open the doors from outside
and to operate the rear electric windows from
the driver's controls.
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 keep the electronic key with you when
leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.
In the event of a serious impact, the electric
child lock is switched off automatically to
permit the exit of the rear passengers.

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6Driving recommendations
► Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
►

Monitor your environment and keep your
hands on the wheel to be able to react to
anything that may happen any time.
►


Drive smoothly
, anticipate the need for
braking and maintain a longer safety distance,
especially in bad weather.
►

Stop the vehicle to carry out operations that
require close attention (such as adjustments).
►


During long trips, take a break every two
hours.
Important!
Never leave the engine running in a
closed space without sufficient
ventilation. Internal combustion engines emit
toxic exhaust gases such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
In severe wintry conditions (temperature
below -23°C), let the engine run for 4
minutes before moving off, to ensure the
correct operation and durability of the
mechanical components of your vehicle
(engine and gearbox).
Never drive with the parking brake
applied . Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Do not park the vehicle or leave the
engine running on a flammable
surface (dry grass, dead leaves, etc.). The
exhaust system of your vehicle is very hot,
even several minutes after the engine stops.
Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unattended 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).
Never leave children inside the vehicle
unsupervised.
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.


If you are obliged to drive on a flooded road: ►
check that the depth of water does not
exceed 15
cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users,
►
deactivate the Stop & Start function,
►

drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In
all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10
km/h),
►
do 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 about the state of your vehicle,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Noise (Electric)
On the outside
Due to the vehicle’s quiet operation when driving,
the driver should pay particular attention.
At speeds of up to 19 mph (30 km/h), the
pedestrian horn warns other road users of the
vehicle’s presence.
On the inside
During use, you may hear certain perfectly
normal noises specific to electric vehicles, such
as:
–

T
raction battery relay when starting.
–

V
acuum pump when braking.
–

V
ehicle tyres or aerodynamics when driving.
–

Jolting and knocking noise during hill starts.

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Towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
particular care must be taken.
Do not exceed the maximum towable
weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by
10% per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower
air density at high altitudes decreases engine
performance.
New vehicle: do not tow a trailer until the
vehicle has driven at least 620 miles
(1,000 kilometres).
If the outside temperature is high, let the
engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
Before setting off
Nose weight
► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to the
axle and the nose weight (at the point where it
joins your vehicle) approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Tyres
► Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer , observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
► Check the electrical signalling on the trailer
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
If a genuine PEUGEOT towing device is
used, the rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the audible
signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill causes the coolant
temperature to increase. The maximum towable
load depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not
increase with engine speed.
►

Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to
limit heating up.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
If this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as
possible.
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing a
trailer. To avoid overheating the brakes, the use
of engine braking is recommended.
Side wind
Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more
susceptible to wind when towing.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The keys include an electronic engine
immobiliser system, with a code that must be
recognised in order for starting to be possible.
If the system malfunctions, indicated by the
display of a message, the engine will not start.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.