2021 PEUGEOT 208 warning

Welcome
Thank you for choosing a Peugeot 208 or a Peugeot e-208.
This document contains the key information and recommendations you
will need to be able to explore your vehicle in complete safety. We strongly
recommend familiarising yourself with it, as well as the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide.
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Contents
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Overview
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Eco-driving
1InstrumentsInstrument panels 9
Warning and indicator lamps 12
Indicators 19
Manual test 23
Total distance recorder 23
Lighting dimmer 23
Trip computer 24
5-inch touch screen 25
7-inch or 10-inch touch screen 26
Additional remotely operable functions
(Electric)
28
2AccessRemote control / Key 30
Proximity Keyless Entry and Start 32
Central locking 34
Back-up procedures 34
Doors 37
Boot 37
Alarm 38
Electric windows 40
3Ease of use and comfortPEUGEOT i-Cockpit 41
Front seats 41
Steering wheel adjustment 43
Mirrors 43
Rear bench seat 45
Heating and Ventilation 46
Manual air conditioning 47
Automatic air conditioning 48
Front demisting - de-icing 50
Heated windscreen 50
Rear screen demisting/defrosting 50
Temperature pre-conditioning (Electric) 51
Interior fittings 51
Courtesy lamps 53
Interior ambient lighting 54
Panoramic glass sunroof 54
Boot fittings 55
Rear shelf (Van) 55
4Lighting and visibilityExterior lighting control stalk 57
Direction indicators 58
Headlamp beam height adjustment 59
Automatic illumination of headlamps 59
Guide-me-home and welcome lighting 60
Automatic lighting systems - General
recommendations
60
Automatic headlamp dipping 61
Wiper control stalk 61
Changing a wiper blade 63
Automatic wipers 64
5SafetyGeneral safety recommendations 65
Hazard warning lamps 65
Horn 66
Pedestrian horn (Electric) 66
Emergency or assistance 66
Electronic stability control (ESC) 68
Seat belts 70
Airbags 72
Child seats 74
Deactivating the front passenger airbag 76
ISOFIX child seats 78
i-Size child seats 81
Child lock 82
6DrivingDriving recommendations 84
Starting / Switching off the engine with
the key
86
Starting/Switching off the engine with
Keyless Entry and Starting
87
Manual parking brake 89
Electric parking brake 89
5-speed manual gearbox 92
6-speed manual gearbox 92
Automatic gearbox (EAT6) 92
Automatic gearbox (EAT8) 94
Drive selector (Electric) 97
Driving modes 98
Hill start assist 99
Gear shift indicator 100
Stop & Start 100
Tyre under-inflation detection 102
Driving and manoeuvring aids - General
recommendations
103
Road signs recognition 104
Speed limiter 108
Cruise control - Specific recommendations 109
Cruise control 11 0
Drive Assist Plus 111
Adaptive cruise control 111
Lane positioning assist 11 5
Active lane departure warning system 11 9
Blind spot sensors 122
Active Safety Brake with Collision Risk Alert
and Intelligent emergency braking assistance
123
Distraction detection 126

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Parking sensors 127
Visiopark 1 129
Park Assist 131
7Practical informationCompatibility of fuels 136
Refuelling 136
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 137
Charging system (Electric) 137
Charging the traction battery (Electric) 143
Towing device 146
Towing device with quickly detachable towball 147
Roof bars 150
Snow chains 150
Very cold climate screens 151
Energy economy mode 152
Bonnet 153
Engine compartment 154
Checking levels 155
Checks 157
AdBlue® (BlueHDi) 159
Free-wheeling 161
Advice on care and maintenance 162
8In the event of a breakdownWarning triangle 164
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 164
Tool kit 164
Temporary puncture repair kit 166
Spare wheel 168
Changing a bulb 171
Fuses 175
12

V battery

/ Accessory battery 175
Towing the vehicle 178
9Technical dataEngine technical data and towed loads 181
Petrol engines 182
Diesel engines 184
Electric motor 185
Dimensions 186
Identification markings 186
10Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio systemFirst steps 187
Steering mounted controls 187
Menus 188
Radio 189
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio 190
Media 191
Telephone 192
Settings 194
Frequently asked questions 194
11PEUGEOT Connect RadioFirst steps 196
Steering mounted controls 197
Menus 198
Applications 199
Radio 199
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio 201
Media 201
Telephone 203
Settings 206
Frequently asked questions 207
12PEUGEOT Connect NavFirst steps 209
Steering mounted controls 210
Menus 210
Voice commands 212
Navigation 215
Connected navigation 218
Applications 220
Radio 223
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio 224
Media 224
Telephone 226
Settings 228
Frequently asked questions 230
13Event data recorders
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Alphabetical index
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Overview
Instruments and controls
These illustrations and descriptions are intended
as a guide. The presence and location of certain
elements may vary, depending on the version or
trim level.


1.Courtesy lamp/Front reading lamps
Emergency and assistance call buttons
Warning lamps display for seat belts and front
passenger airbag
2. Interior rear view mirror
3. Instrument panel
4. Fusebox
5. Electric windows
Electric door mirrors
6. Bonnet release
7. Front passenger airbag
8. Glove box


1.Touch screen
2. Switching the engine on/off
3. Central controls
4. USB socket(s) 5.
Storage compartment or Wireless
smartphone charger
6. Storage compartment/12 V socket
7. Gearbox or drive selector
8. Electric parking brake
9. Choice of driving mode
Steering-mounted controls

1.Exterior lighting controls/Direction indicators/
Service indicator
2. Wiper/Screenwash/Trip computer controls
3. Automatic gearbox control paddles
4. Audio system controls
A. Select the instrument panel display mode
B. Voice commands
C. Decrease/Increase volume

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Overview
D.Select previous/next media
Confirm a selection
E. Access the Telephone menu
Manage calls
F. Select an audio source
G. Display the list of radio stations/audio tracks
5. Horn/Driver front airbag
6. Controls for Cruise control/Speed limiter/
Adaptive cruise control
Side controls



1. Halogen or LED technology headlamps beam
height adjustment
2. Active lane departure warning system
3. Lane positioning assist
4. Heated windscreen
5. Alarm
6. Electric child lock
Central controls



1. Heated seats
2. Access the touch screen menus
3. Touch screen on/off/Adjust volume
4. Interior air recirculation
5. Thermal comfort system switch-off
6. Maximum air conditioning
7. Hazard warning lamps
8. Central locking
9. Front demisting/de-icing
10. Rear screen de-icing
Electric motor

1.Charging connectors
2. Traction battery
3. Accessory battery
4. Heat pump
5. On-board charger
6. Electric motor
7. Charging cable
The charging connectors 1 enable 3
types of
charging:
–

Domestic charging in mode 2 using a
domestic socket and associated charging cable
7

.
–

Accelerated charging in mode 3 using an
accelerated charging unit (W

allbox).
–

Superfast charging in mode 4 using a fast
public charger

.
The 400
V traction battery 2 uses Lithium-Ion
technology. It stores and supplies the energy
required for the operation of the electric motor,

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Overview
air conditioning and heating. Its charge level is
represented by an indicator and a reserve power
warning lamp on the instrument panel.
The 12 V accessory battery 3 powers the
vehicle’s conventional electrical system. It is
recharged automatically by the traction battery
via the on-board charger.
The heat pump
4 provides passenger
compartment heating and regulates traction
battery and on-board charger cooling.
The on-board charger 5 manages the domestic
charging
(mode 2) and accelerated charging
(mode 3) of the traction battery as well as the
recharging of the 12
V accessory battery.
The electric motor
6 provides propulsion in
accordance with the selected driving mode and
driving conditions. It recovers energy during
vehicle braking and deceleration
phases.
Labels
"Ease of use and comfort - Interior fittings -
Wireless smartphone charger" section:


"Lighting and visibility - Exterior lighting
control stalk" and "In the event of a
breakdown - Changing a bulb" sections:


"Safety - Child seats - Child seat at the front"
section:


"Safety - ISOFIX mountings" section:
i-SizeTOP TETHER
"Driving - Electric parking brake" section:

"Driving - Stop & Start" and "Practical
information - Bonnet" sections:

"Practical information - Compatibility of
fuels" section:


"Practical information - Charging system
(Electric)" section:






"Practical information - Charging the traction
battery (Electric)" section:


"Practical information - Bonnet" section:

"Practical information - Checking levels"
section:


"In the event of a breakdown - Temporary
puncture repair kit" section:




"In the event of a breakdown - Spare wheel"
section:


"In the event of a breakdown - 12 V battery/
Accessory battery" section:
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Instruments
List of warning and
indicator lamps
Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP
Fixed, associated with another warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
A serious fault with the engine, braking system,
power steering or automatic gearbox or a major
electrical fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Engine self-diagnostic system (Petrol or
Diesel)
Fixed.
A major engine fault has been
detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Maximum coolant temperature (Petrol or
Diesel)
Fixed with display blocks lit in red
(with matrix instrument panel).
or
Fixed (except on matrix instrument panel).
The temperature of the cooling system is too
high.
Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has
cooled down before topping up the level, if
necessary. If the problem persists, carry out (2).
• fuel gauge and coolant temperature indicator
(Petrol or Diesel).
•

battery charge level indicator (Electric).
–

"Energy": specific display, showing a visual
representation of the vehicle’s energy flows
(Electric).
–
"Personal 1"/"Personal 2": display showing
information selected by the driver in the central
part of the instrument panel.
Configuring a "Personal" display mode
With PEUGEOT Connect Radio► Press Settings in the banner of the
touch screen.
► Select " Configuration ".
► Select "Instrument panel
personalisation".
With PEUGEOT Connect Nav
► Press Settings in the banner of the
touch screen.
►

Select "
OPTIONS".
► Select " Instrument panel
personalisation".
►

Select "
Personal 1" or "Personal 2".
►

Select the type of information using the scroll
arrows on the touch screen: •


"Default" (empty).
•

"Trip computer".
•

"Media".
•

"G-metres " (depending on version).
•

"Power-meters + Boost + Torque"
(depending on version).
• "Accessories consumption" (depending on
version).
►

Confirm to save and exit.
The information is displayed immediately on the
instrument panel if the corresponding display
mode is selected.
The type of information selected in "Personal 1" mode is not available in
"Personal 2" mode.
Warning and indicator
lamps
Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator
lamps inform the driver of the occurrence of a
malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operating
status of a system (operation or deactivation
indicator lamps). Certain lamps light up in two
ways (fixed or flashing) and/or in several colours.
Associated warnings
The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied
by an audible signal and/or a message displayed
in a screen.
Relating the type of alert to the operating status
of the vehicle allows you to determine whether
the situation is normal or whether a fault has
occurred: refer to the description of each lamp
for further information.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain red or orange warning lamps come on
for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on. These warning lamps should go off as soon
as the engine is started.
For more information on a system or a function,
refer to the corresponding section.
Persistent warning lamp
If a red or orange warning lamp comes on, there
may be fault which needs further investigation.
If a lamp remains lit
The references (1), (2) and (3) in the warning
and indicator lamp description indicate whether
you should contact a qualified professional in
addition to the immediate recommended actions.
(1): You must stop the vehicle .
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off
the ignition.
(2): Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
(3): Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Instruments
1List of warning and
indicator lamps
Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP
Fixed, associated with another warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
A serious fault with the engine, braking system,
power steering or automatic gearbox or a major
electrical fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Engine self-diagnostic system (Petrol or
Diesel)
Fixed.
A major engine fault has been
detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Maximum coolant temperature (Petrol or
Diesel)
Fixed with display blocks lit in red
(with matrix instrument panel).
or
Fixed (except on matrix instrument panel).
The temperature of the cooling system is too
high.
Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has
cooled down before topping up the level, if
necessary. If the problem persists, carry out (2).
Engine oil pressure (Petrol or Diesel)Fixed.
There is a fault with the engine lubrication
system.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
System malfunction (Electric)Fixed.
A fault involving the electric motor or
traction battery has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Cable connected (Electric)Fixed when the ignition is switched on.
The charging cable is connected to the
vehicle's connector.
Fixed when the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by a message.
It is not possible to start the vehicle while the
charging cable is connected to the vehicle’s
connector.
Disconnect the charging cable and close the
flap.
12V battery charge
Fixed.
The battery charging circuit is faulty
(e.g.

dirty terminals, loose or severed alternator
belt).
Carry out (1).
If the electric parking brake stops working,
immobilise the vehicle:
►

With the manual gearbox, engage a gear
.
►

With the EA
T6 automatic gearbox, move the
gear selector to position

P
. ►

With the EA
T8 automatic gearbox or drive
selector, fit the chock against one of the wheels.
Clean and tighten the terminals. If the warning
lamp does not go off when the engine is started,
carry out (2).
Door(s) openFixed, associated with a message
identifying the access.
A door or the tailgate is not properly closed
(speed less than 6 mph (10 km/h)).
Fixed, associated with a message
identifying the access, accompanied by
an audible signal.
A door or the tailgate is not properly closed
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)).
Seat belts not fastened/unfastenedFixed or flashing, accompanied by an
increasing audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been
unfastened.
Manual parking brakeFixed.
The parking brake is applied or not
properly released.
Electric parking brakeFixed.
The electric parking brake is applied.
Flashing.
Application/release is faulty.
Carry out (1): park on flat ground (on a level
surface).
With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.