2021 PEUGEOT 208 Owners Manual

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2Complete or selective unlocking and alarm
deactivation is confirmed by the flashing of the
sidelamps and/or daytime running lamps.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
► Press the locking button.
The locking, and the activation of the alarm
depending on version, is confirmed by the
lighting of the direction indicators.
Depending on version, the door mirrors fold.
An access (door or boot) that is not properly closed prevents locking of the
vehicle. However, if the vehicle is fitted with
an alarm, it will be activated after 45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or boot
are not subsequently opened,
the vehicle
will automatically lock itself again after about
30

seconds. If the vehicle is fitted with an
alarm, it will be reactivated automatically.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also disables the
central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle
when it is deadlocked.
►

Press the locking button again within 3
seconds to deadlock the vehicle (confirmed by
the temporary lighting of the direction indicators).
Closing the windows
Holding the locking button pressed for
more than 3 seconds closes the windows.
When closing windows, ensure that no
person or object could prevent their
correct closure.
To leave the windows partly open on versions
with alarm, you must first deactivate the
interior volumetric monitoring.
For more information on the Alarm, refer to
the corresponding section.
Locating the vehicle
Helps you to locate your vehicle from a distance,
with the vehicle locked:
–

The direction indicators or sidelamps and/or
daytime running lamps, depending on version,
flash for approximately 10 seconds.
– The door mirror spotlamps come on.
– The courtesy lamps come on.
► Press this button.
Remote lighting of the
lamps
Availability of this function depends on version.► Press this button. The sidelamps,
dipped beam headlamps, number plate
lamps and door mirror spotlamps come on for 30
seconds.
Pressing again before the end of the timed
period switches off the lamps immediately.
Advice
Remote control
The remote control is a sensitive, high-
frequency device; avoid handling it in your
pocket, due to the risk of unintentionally
unlocking the vehicle.
Avoid pressing the remote control buttons
while out of range of the vehicle, due to
the risk of rendering the remote control
inoperative. It would then be necessary to
reset it.
The remote control does not work
when the
key is in the ignition switch, even when the
ignition is switched off.

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Anti-theft protection
Do not modify the electronic vehicle
immobiliser, as this might result in
malfunctions.
For vehicles with a key ignition switch,
remember to remove the key and turn the
steering wheel to engage the steering lock.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked could make
it more difficult for the emergency services
to enter the passenger compartment in an
emergency.
As a safety precaution, remove the key from
the ignition or take the electronic key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
PEUGEOT dealer, to ensure that the keys
in your possession are the only ones able to
start the vehicle.
Proximity Keyless Entry
and Start
This is a Keyless Entry and Starting system.
It enables automatic vehicle locking/unlocking
simply by detecting the electronic key. As long as the driver has the electronic key
on their person, the vehicle unlocks as they
approach and locks when they walk away.
If the electronic key is present in an area
between 2 and 7 m from the vehicle for more
than 30 minutes, the system is deactivated to
preserve the battery.
Key recognition zones:


Zone A: automatic locking on moving away from
the vehicle (about 2
metres from the vehicle).
Zone B: automatic unlocking and welcome
lighting on approaching the vehicle (between 1
and 2
metres from the vehicle).
For more information on Welcome lighting,
please refer to the corresponding section.
The automatic functions are configured via the Driving/Vehicle touch screen
menu.
Unlocking the vehicle

Selective unlocking (driver’s door, boot) is
configured in the Driving/Vehicle touch
screen menu.
Selective unlocking is deactivated by default.
Complete unlocking
The vehicle (doors and boot) unlocks:
► Either automatically as the driver approaches
in zone
B, if the automatic functions are
activated.
►

Or by gently pressing the driver's door handle
or the button on the boot.
Unlocking, and alarm deactivation (depending
on version), is confirmed by the flashing of the
sidelamps and/or daytime running lamps.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
If the electronic key remains around the
vehicle (zones A or B) for more than 15
minutes without action, the automatic
functions are deactivated. To unlock or lock
the vehicle, use the remote control or press
one of the door handles.
If using the door handle does not lock/unlock
the vehicle, bring the electronic key closer
and repeat the desired action.
Selective unlocking
Driver’s door and fuel filler/charging flap
They unlock:
► Either automatically when approaching the
driver’s door, if the automatic functions are
activated.
► Or by gently pressing the driver's door
handle.
► Once inside the vehicle, to unlock all
accesses, press the central locking button or pull
the opening control on any door.
Selective unlocking of the boot
The boot unlocks automatically as you approach
the rear of the vehicle.
► Press the tailgate control to open the boot.
The doors remain locked.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking

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2the vehicle, use the remote control or press
one of the door handles.
If using the door handle does not lock/unlock
the vehicle, bring the electronic key closer
and repeat the desired action.
Selective unlocking
Driver’s door and fuel filler/charging flap
They unlock:
►
Either automatically when approaching the
driver

’s door, if the automatic functions are
activated.
►

Or by gently pressing the driver's door
handle.
►


Once inside the vehicle, to unlock all
accesses, press the central locking button or pull
the opening control on any door

.
Selective unlocking of the boot
The boot unlocks automatically as you approach
the rear of the vehicle.
►
Press the tailgate control to open the boot.
The doors remain locked.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking

With the doors and boot closed, the vehicle
locks:
►

Either automatically
, upon leaving zone A, if
the automatic functions are activated.
►

Or by gently pressing the driver's door
handle.
Locking is confirmed by the lighting of the
direction indicators, and by an audible signal
when the vehicle is locked upon walking away

.
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if the
electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
For safety and theft protection reasons,
never leave the electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also deactivates
the central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle
when it is deadlocked.


► Gently press the driver's door handle to lock
the vehicle.
►

Press it again within 3
seconds to deadlock
the vehicle (confirmed by the temporary lighting
of the direction indicators).
If one of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Starting

system has been left inside
the vehicle, central locking will not take place.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or
boot are not subsequently opened, the
vehicle will automatically lock itself again after
about 30
seconds. If the vehicle is fitted with
an alarm, it will be reactivated automatically.
The automatic door mirror folding/ unfolding function is configured via the
touch screen’s Driving/Vehicle menu.
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle, even for a short time, without
taking the Keyless Entry and Starting
system’s electronic key with you.
Be aware of the risk of theft of the vehicle if
the key is present in one of the defined areas
while the vehicle is unlocked.
In order to preserve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery:
–

The unlock on approach function (zone

B
)
automatically switches to standby mode

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after several days (approximately one week)
without being used. To unlock the vehicle, use
the remote control or press on one of the front
door handles. The next time the vehicle is
started, the automatic unlocking and locking
functions will be reactivated.
–
If the welcome lighting is triggered
several times in succession without the
vehicle subsequently being started, it will be
deactivated.
–


All "hands-free" functions switch to
extended standby mode after 21 days of non-
use.

To restore these functions, unlock the
vehicle using the remote control and start the
engine.
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not operate if
close to certain electronic devices such as
telephones (switched on or on standby) or
laptop computers, strong magnetic fields, etc.
Central locking



Manual
► Press this button to lock/unlock the vehicle
(doors and boot) from inside the passenger
compartment.
The indicator lamp comes on to confirm the
central locking of the vehicle.
Central locking does not take place if any
of the doors are open.
When locking/deadlocking from the
outside
When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked
from the outside, the indicator lamp flashes
and the button is deactivated.
►

After normal locking, pull one of the
interior door controls to unlock the vehicle.
►


After deadlocking, you must use the
remote control, the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system or the built-in key to unlock
the vehicle.
Automatic (anti-intrusion security)
The doors and boot lock automatically while
driving (speed above 6 mph (10
km/h)).
To deactivate/reactivate this function (activated
by default):
►

Press the button until a confirmation
message appears.
Transporting long or voluminous
objects
Press the central locking control to drive
with the boot open and the doors locked.
Otherwise, every time the speed of the
vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the sound
of the locks rebounding will be heard and an
alert will be displayed.
Back-up procedures
Lost keys, remote control,
electronic key
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer with the vehicle's
registration certificate, your personal
identification documents and if possible, the label
bearing the key code.
The PEUGEOT dealer will be able to retrieve the
key code and the transponder code, enabling a
new key to be ordered.
Complete unlocking/locking
of the vehicle with the key
Use this procedure in the following situations:
– Remote control battery discharged.
– Remote control malfunction.
– Vehicle battery discharged.
– Vehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, change the remote control
battery.
In the second case, reinitialise the remote
control.
Refer to the corresponding sections.


► Insert the key in the door lock.
► Turn the key towards the front/rear to unlock/
lock the vehicle.
► Turn the key towards the rear again within
3 seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
If the vehicle is fitted with an alarm, it will
not be activated when locking with the
key.
If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds
when the door is opened; switch on the
ignition to stop it.

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2Complete unlocking/locking
of the vehicle with the key
Use this procedure in the following situations:
– Remote control battery discharged.
–

Remote control malfunction.
–


V
ehicle battery discharged.
–

V
ehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, change the remote control
battery.
In the second case, reinitialise
the remote
control.
Refer to the corresponding sections.


► Insert the key in the door lock.
► T urn the key towards the front/rear to unlock/
lock the vehicle.
►

T
urn the key towards the rear again within
3
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
If the vehicle is fitted with an alarm, it will
not be activated when locking with the
key.
If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds
when the door is opened; switch on the
ignition to stop it.
Central locking not
functioning
Use these procedures in the following cases:
– Central locking malfunction.
–

Battery disconnected or discharged.
In the event of a malfunction of the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to ensure that the vehicle is
locked fully.
Driver's or front left-hand door
(depending on version)
► Insert the key into the door lock.
► T urn the key towards the rear of the vehicle
to lock it, or towards the front to unlock it.
Passenger doors
Unlocking
► Pull the interior door opening control.
Locking

► Open the doors.
► For the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
Refer to the corresponding section.
►

Remove the black cap
, located on the edge
of the door, using the key.
►

Insert the key into the socket without forcing
it, then turn the latch towards the inside of the
door

.
►

Remove the key and refit the black cap.
►


Close the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.
Changing the battery
If the battery is flat, this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message.

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Battery type: CR2032/3 volts.
Without Keyless Entry and Starting


With Keyless Entry and Starting

► Unclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot and lift the cover .
►

Remove the flat battery from its housing.
►


Put the new battery in place, respecting the
polarity

. Start by inserting it into the contacts
located in the corner, then clip the cover onto
the unit.
►
Reinitialise the remote control.
For more information on Reinitialising the
remote control

, refer to the corresponding
section.
Do not throw remote control batteries
away, as they contain metals that are
harmful to the environment. Take them to an
approved disposal point.
Do not ingest battery.
Chemical Burn Hazard
This product contains a coin / button cell
battery.
If the coin / button cell battery is swallowed,
it can cause severe internal burns in just 2
hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from
children.
If the battery compartment does not close
securely, stop using the product and keep it
away from children.
If you think batteries might have been
swallowed or placed inside any part of the
body, seek immediate medical attention.
Risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.
Replace battery with the same type.
Risk of explosion or the leakage of
flammable liquid or gas.
Do not use in /store in /bring into environment
of extremely high temperature or extremely
low pressure due to the very high altitude.
Do not attempt to burn, crush, or cut used
battery.
Reinitialising the remote
control
Following replacement of the battery or in
the event of a fault, it may be necessary to
reinitialise the remote control.
Without Keyless Entry and Starting

► Switch the ignition off.
► T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
►

Immediately press the closed padlock button
for a few seconds.
► Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
With Keyless Entry and Starting

► Insert the mechanical key (incorporated into
the remote control) into the lock to open the
vehicle.
► Place the electronic key against the back-up
reader on the steering column and hold it there
until the ignition is switched on.
► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox or drive
selector, while in mode P, depress the brake
pedal.
► Switch on the ignition by pressing the
"START/STOP" button.

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2► Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
With Keyless Entry and Starting

► Insert the mechanical key (incorporated into
the remote control) into the lock to open the
vehicle.
►

Place the electronic key against the back-up
reader on the steering column and hold it there
until the ignition is switched on.
►


W
ith a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►

W
ith an automatic gearbox or drive
selector, while in mode

P
, depress the brake
pedal.
►

Switch on the ignition by pressing the
"

START/STOP" button.
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Doors
Opening
From outside
► After unlocking the vehicle or with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system electronic
key in the recognition zone, pull the door handle.
From inside
► Pull the interior opening control of a door; this
unlocks the vehicle completely .
With selective unlocking activated:
– Opening the driver's door unlocks
the driver's door only (if the vehicle has not
already been completely unlocked).
–

Opening one of the passenger doors
unlocks the rest of the vehicle.
Closing
If a door is not properly closed, this
warning lamp comes on accompanied by
a message if the engine is running, and an
audible signal when the vehicle is travelling at
more than 6
mph (10 km/h).
Boot
Opening
► After unlocking the vehicle or just the boot
(depending on version), press the opening
control and then lift the tailgate.
Closing
► Lower the tailgate using one of the interior
grab handles.
In the event of a malfunction or if you
experience difficulty opening or closing
the tailgate, have it checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay,
to avoid the issue deteriorating and prevent
any risk of the tailgate dropping, potentially
causing serious injury.
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
► Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock
from inside the boot.

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► Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot.
►

Move the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and so
ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
Alarm
(Depending on version)



System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins.
Exterior perimeter monitoring
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot or the bonnet, for example.
Interior volumetric monitoring
The system checks for any variation in volume in
the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compartment or
moves inside the vehicle.
Self-protection function
The system checks whether any of its
components are out of service.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central
control or the siren wiring is put out of service or
damaged.
Work on the alarm system
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
► Switch off the ignition and exit the vehicle.
► Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the
remote control or by pressing on the driver's
door handle.
When the monitoring system is active, the red
indicator lamp in the button flashes once per
second and the direction indicators come on for
about 2 seconds.
The exterior perimeter monitoring is activated
after 5 seconds and the interior volumetric
monitoring after 45 seconds.
The alarm does not activate when locking automatically from a distance.
If an opening (door, boot or bonnet) is not
properly closed, the vehicle is not locked,
but the exterior perimeter monitoring will be
activated after 45 seconds, at the same time
as the interior volumetric monitoring.
Deactivation
► Press the remote control unlocking
button.
or
►

Unlock the vehicle by pressing the driver
’s
door handle.
The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
sidelamps and/or the daytime running lamps
flash for about 2 seconds.
After unlocking using the remote
control
If the vehicle automatically locks itself again
(as happens if a door or the boot is not
opened within 30 seconds of unlocking), the
monitoring system is automatically activated.
Locking the vehicle
with exterior perimeter
monitoring only
Deactivate the interior volumetric monitoring to
avoid the unwanted triggering of the alarm, in
certain cases such as:
– Slightly open window.
– Washing the vehicle.
– Changing a wheel.
– Towing the vehicle.
– Transport on a ship or ferry.
Deactivating interior volumetric
monitoring
► Switch off the ignition and within 10 seconds
press the alarm button until the indicator lamp is
on fixed.
► Exit the vehicle.
► Immediately lock the vehicle using the remote
control or the "Keyless Entry and Starting"
system.
Only exterior perimeter monitoring is activated;
the red indicator lamp in the button flashes every
second.