2020 Peugeot 208 ignition

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Driving
► Start the engine.
► Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
push rearwards to select the automatic mode

D
,
or forwards, while pressing the Unlock
button to
engage reverse

R
.
Then, from
D or R:
►

Release the brake pedal.
►


Accelerate gradually to automatically release
the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately

.
With an automatic gearbox, never try to
start the engine by pushing the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
Whatever the state of the gearbox, when the
ignition is switched off, mode P is engaged
automatically and immediately.
However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged
after a delay of 5 seconds (allowing for the
process of putting the vehicle into free-wheeling
mode).
Check that mode
P has been engaged and
that the electric parking brake was applied
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
The corresponding indicator lamps in the selector and the electric parking brake
control lever must be on, as well as those in the
instrument panel.
Gearbox malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message.
Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Do not drive faster than 62
mph (100 km/h),
keeping to the speed limit.
The gearbox switches to back-up mode: mode

D

is locked in third gear, the steering-mounted
control paddles are inoperative, mode

M
is no
longer available. You may feel a significant jolt
on engaging reverse gear. This will not damage
the gearbox.
Selector malfunction
Minor malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal.
Drive cautiously and visit a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
In certain cases, the selector indicator lamps
may no longer come on, but the gearbox state is
still displayed on the instrument panel.
Major malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied by the display of a
message.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, away
from traffic, and call a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Drive selector (Electric)
The drive selector is a pulse selector with a regenerative braking function.
The drive selector provides traction control
based on the driving style, the road profile and
the vehicle load.
With regenerative braking activated, it also
manages engine braking when the accelerator
pedal is released.
P. Park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels
are blocked.
R. Reverse gear
N. Neutral
For moving the vehicle with the ignition off
and allowing it to free-wheel.
For more information on Changing to
free-wheeling, refer to the corresponding
section.
D/B. Automatic forward drive ( D) or automatic
forward drive with regenerative braking ( B)
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on, the drive
selector status is displayed on the instrument
panel:
P : Park.
R : Reverse.
N : Neutral.
D : Automatic forward drive.

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Driving
6B : Automatic forward drive with regenerative
braking activated.
Operation

A.Button P
To put the gearbox into Park mode.
B. Unlock button To unlock the selector and come out of

P
or
change to
R, with the foot on the brake pedal.
Press and hold this button before pushing the
selector.
C. Selector state indicators (R, N, D/B)
►

Move the selector by pushing it forwards ( N


or R) or backwards (N or D/B) once or twice,
passing the point of resistance if necessary.
The push selector returns to its initial position
when released.
For example, to change from P to R, either
push forwards twice without passing the point of
resistance or push just once, passing the point
of resistance:
–

In the first case, the selector goes from
P to N,
then from
N to R.
–

In the second case, the selector goes directly
from

P to R.
Regenerative braking
The regenerative braking function emulates
engine braking, slowing the vehicle with no
need to depress the brake pedal. The vehicle
slows more quickly when the driver releases the
accelerator pedal.
When the accelerator pedal is released,
mechanical energy is recovered and used to
partially recharge the battery.
►

While in mode

D/B
, pushing the pulse
selector backwards activates/deactivates the
function.
The D on the instrument panel is replaced with
a B.
The state of the function is not saved when the
ignition is switched off.
If the battery is almost fully charged, the
braking effect when the accelerator pedal
is released may be limited.
Driving modes
The number and type of driving modes available depend on the vehicle’s engine and equipment.
Driving modes are selected using the following
control:




Pressing the control displays the modes on the
instrument panel.
With an electric motor, you cannot select a mode
if the READY lamp is off.
When the message disappears, the selected
mode is activated and remains indicated on the
instrument panel (except NORMAL mode).
Whenever the ignition is switched on, NORMAL
mode is selected by default.
ECO
This mode reduces fuel consumption, but
restricts the performance of the heating and
air conditioning systems, without however
deactivating them.
Free-wheeling in ECO mode: depending on
version, with the EAT8 gearbox, moving into

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Driving
6Operation
Depending on the driving situation and the
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
skipping one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are only
optional. In fact, the configuration of the road,
the traffic density and safety remain determining
factors when choosing the best gear. Therefore,
the driver remains responsible for deciding
whether or not to follow the system’s advice.
This function cannot be deactivated.
With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.
The information appears in the instrument panel in the form of an 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, braking,
etc.).
The system never suggests:
–

engaging first gear
,
–

engaging reverse.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights,
queues, etc.). The engine restarts automatically
- START mode - as soon as the driver wishes to
move off again.
Primarily designed for urban use, the function
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level
when stationary.
The function does not affect the functionalities of
the vehicle, in particular the braking.
Deactivation/Reactivation
The function is activated by default when the
ignition is switched on.
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle
touch screen menu.
A message in the instrument panel confirms the
change of status.
When the function is deactivated, if the engine
was in standby, it restarts immediately.
Associated indicator lamps
Function activated.
Function deactivated or malfunction.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid
any risk of injury caused by the engine
restarting automatically.
Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations, particularly on flooded
roads, refer to the corresponding section.
Operation
Main conditions for operation
– The driver ’s door must be closed.
– The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
–

The state of charge of the battery must be
sufficient.
–


The temperature of the engine must be within
its nominal operating range.
–


The outside temperature must be between
0°C and 35°C.
Putting the engine into standby
(STOP mode)
The engine automatically goes into standby
as soon as the driver indicates the intention of
stopping.

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– With a manual gearbox: with the gear lever in
neutral and the clutch pedal released.
–

With an
automatic gearbox: with the brake
pedal depressed until the vehicle stops or the
gear selector in position N, with the vehicle
stopped.
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby
during a journey. It resets to zero every time the
ignition is switched on.
Special cases:
The engine will not go into standby if all of the
conditions for operation are not met and in the
following cases.
–

Steep slope (ascending or descending).
–


V
ehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h)
since the last engine start (with the key or the
“START/STOP” button).
–

Needed
to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
–

Demisting active.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
After the engine has restarted, STOP mode is not available until the vehicle
has reached a speed of 5 mph (8
km/h).
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode
is not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear or turning the
steering wheel.
Engine restarting (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the
driver indicates the intention of moving off again.
►

W
ith a manual gearbox: with the clutch
pedal fully depressed.
►

W
ith an automatic gearbox:
•

With the selector in position D

or M: with the
brake pedal released.
•

With the selector in position N

and the brake
pedal released: with the selector at D or M.
•

With the selector in position P

and the brake
pedal depressed: with the selector at R, N,
D or M.
•

Reverse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine restarts automatically if all the
operating conditions are met again and in the
following cases.
–
With a manual gearbox: vehicle speed
exceeds 2.5 mph (4

km/h),
–

With an automatic gearbox, in mode N

, vehicle
speed exceeds 0.6 mph (1
km/h).
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
Malfunctions
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp flashes for a few moments, then
remains on, accompanied by an onscreen
message.
Have the vehicle checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The vehicle stalls in STOP mode
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come
on if there is a fault.
►

Switch off the ignition then start the engine
again with the key or the " ST

ART/STOP" button.
The Stop & Start system requires a 12 V
battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work concerning the battery must be
carried out only by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Under-inflation detection
This system automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.
It compares the information given by the wheel
speed sensors with reference values, which
must be reinitialised every time the tyre
pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed.
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one or
more tyres.
Under-inflation detection does not
replace the need for vigilance on the part
of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
regularly check the tyre pressures (including
the spare wheel) as well as before a long
journey.

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2.Memorise the speed setting
Information displayed on the
instrument panel


3.Speed limit indication
4. Speed memorisation prompt
5. Current speed setting
Memorising the speed

► Switch on the speed limiter/cruise control.
The speed limiter/cruise control information is
displayed.
Upon detecting a sign suggesting a new speed
setting, the system displays the value and
"
MEM" flashes for a few seconds, prompting you
to save it as the new speed setting.
If there is a difference of less than 6 mph
(9 km/h) between the speed setting and
the speed displayed by the Speed Limit
Recognition and Recommendation, the
"MEM" symbol is not displayed. Depending on the road conditions, several
speeds may be displayed.
►

Press button
2once to save the suggested
speed value.
A message is displayed to confirm the request.
►
Press button
2again to confirm and save the
new speed setting.
The display then reverts to its previous state.
Extended Traffic Sign
Recognition
Refer to the General recommendations on the
use of driving and manoeuvring aids .


This additional system recognises these road
signs and displays them in the instrument panel
if the appropriate display mode is selected.
One-way street: if you start driving the wrong
way down a one-way street, an alert message,
including the sign's symbol, is displayed in the
instrument panel (request to check the traffic
direction).
Other signs: when approaching one of these
signs, the sign’s symbol is displayed in the
instrument panel.
The actual road signs always take priority over the display from the system.
The signs must comply with the Vienna
Convention on road signs.
Activation / Deactivation
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch
screen menu.
Speed limiter
Refer to the General recommendations on the
use of driving and manoeuvring aids .
This system prevents the vehicle from
exceeding the speed programmed by the
driver (speed setting).
The speed limiter is switched on manually.
The minimum speed setting is 19 mph (30
km/h).
The speed setting remains in the system
memory when the ignition is switched off.

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6programmed by the driver (speed setting),
without using the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control is switched on manually.
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40
km/h).
With a manual gearbox, third gear or higher must
be engaged.
With an automatic gearbox, mode

D
or second
gear or higher in mode

M
must be engaged.
With a drive selector, mode
D or B must be
engaged.
Cruise control remains active after
changing gear, regardless of the gearbox
type, on engines fitted with Stop & Start.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
speed setting.
Steering mounted control

1. ON (CRUISE position) / OFF 2.
Activate cruise control at the current speed /
decrease speed setting
3. Activate cruise control at the current speed /
increase speed setting
4. Pause / resume cruise control with the speed
setting previously saved
5. Use the speed suggested by the Speed Limit
Recognition and Recommendation ( MEM
display)
For more information on the Speed Limit
Recognition and Recommendation , refer to
the corresponding section.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel


6. Cruise control pause/resume
7. Cruise control mode selection
8. Speed setting value
9. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation system
(depending on version)
Switching on/pausing
► Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE" position
to select cruise control mode; the function is
paused.
►

Press button
2 or 3 to activate cruise control
and save a speed setting when the vehicle has
reached the desired speed; the vehicle’s current
speed is saved as the speed setting.
►

Release the accelerator pedal.
►


Pressing button 4

temporarily pauses the
function.
►

Pressing button 4

again restores operation of
the cruise control (ON).
Operation of the cruise control can also
be paused temporarily:
–

by pressing the brake pedal.
–


automatically
, if the electronic stability
control (ESC) system is triggered.
Modifying the cruise speed
setting
Cruise control must be active.
To modify the cruise speed setting, based on the
current speed of the vehicle:
►

Briefly press button
2 or 3 to change the
value in steps of +
or - 1 mph (km/h).
►

Press and hold button

2
or 3 to change the
value in steps of +
or - 5 mph (km/h).

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Driving
reactivation is not possible (safety conditions
not met).
Modifying the programmed speed setting
with the Speed Limit Recognition and
Recommendation function
► Press 5 to accept the speed suggested by
the function on the instrument panel, then press
again to confirm.
To prevent sudden acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle, select a
speed setting relatively close to the vehicle's
current speed.
Changing the inter-vehicle distance
► Press 6 to display the distance setting
thresholds ("Distant", "Normal" or "Close"), then
press again to select a threshold.
After a few seconds, the option is accepted and
will be memorised when the ignition is switched
off.
Temporarily exceeding the speed setting
► Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Distance
monitoring and cruise control are deactivated
while acceleration is maintained. "Cruise control
suspended" is displayed.
Deactivating the system
► Turn the thumbwheel 1 upwards to the OFF
position.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel


7. Vehicle detected by the system (full symbol)
8. Cruise control active (colour not grey)
9. Speed setting value
10. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit
Recognition and Recommendation
11 . Vehicle held stationary (versions with
automatic gearbox or drive selector)


12.Inter-vehicle distance setting
13. Position of the vehicle detected by the
system
Messages and alerts
The display of these messages or alerts
is not sequential.
"Cruise control paused" or "Cruise control
suspended" following a brief acceleration
by the driver.
"Cruise control active", no vehicle
detected.
"Cruise control paused", vehicle detected.
"Cruise control active", vehicle detected.
"Take back control" (orange).
►

Brake or accelerate, depending on the
context.
"Take back control" (red).
►

T

ake back control of the vehicle
immediately: the system cannot manage the
current driving situation.
"Activation not possible, conditions
unsuitable". The system refuses to
activate cruise control, as the necessary
conditions are not fulfilled.
Stop & Go function
"To move off again, press the
accelerator pedal or press
the

II

button” (button 4).
The system has brought the vehicle to a
complete stop.
Within 3 seconds, the vehicle gradually and
automatically begins moving again.
After 3 seconds, the driver must accelerate or
press button 4 to move off again.

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Using a camera located at the top of the
windscreen, the system identifies lane markings
and steers the vehicle inside this lane to keep it
in the lateral position chosen by the driver.
This function is primarily suitable for driving on
motorways and main roads.
Conditions for operation
– Adaptive Cruise Control active.
– T raffic lane marked out by lines on both sides.
–

ESC system operational.
–


ASR system activated.
–


No trailer detected.
–


No 'space-saver' spare wheel in use.
–


V
ehicle not subject to strong lateral g-forces.
–

Direction indicators not activated.
Activation/Deactivation



► With the Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop &
Go function activated, press this button.
The action is confirmed by:
–

The indicator lamp in the button lighting up
green.
–


The following symbol being displayed on the
instrument panel.
The colour of the symbol on the instrument panel
depends on the operating status of the system:
(grey colour)
One or more operating conditions is not
met; the system is paused.
(green colour)
All operating conditions are met; the
system is active.
(orange colour)
System malfunction.
If the driver no longer wishes to use the system
for a while, they can deactivate it by pressing the
button again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
symbol disappears from the instrument panel.
The system status is saved when the ignition is switched off.
Cruise control
The driver must hold the steering wheel properly.
When cruise control is activated, the symbol is
displayed in green: by small steering actions,
the system directs the vehicle and keeps it in the
position chosen by the driver, in the traffic lane.
This position is not necessarily the centre of the
lane.
The driver can feel movements in the steering
wheel.
The driver can change the position of the vehicle
at any time, by turning the steering wheel.
When the driver feels that the vehicle’s position
is appropriate, whilst keeping hands on the
steering wheel, they must release the pressure
to let the system resume control of the steering,
but the vehicle will not be automatically centred
within the lane.
Pausing/Suspending the
system
The driver must act promptly if they believe that the traffic conditions or the
state of the road surface require their
intervention, by moving the steering wheel to
temporarily suspend system operation. Any
action on the brake pedal that results in cruise
control being paused will also cause the
system to be paused.
If the system detects that the driver is not
holding the wheel firmly enough, it
triggers a series of gradual alerts and then
deactivates itself if there is no response from
the driver.