Peugeot 208 2012 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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Battery
The presence of this label indicates the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery withspecial technology and specification, for which the involvement of a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified workshop is requiredwhen replacing or disconnecting the battery.
Failure to observe this recommendation may cause premature wear of the battery.

After refitting the battery, the Stop & Start system will only be active after several hours depending on the climaticconditions and the state of charge of the battery (up to about 8 hours).
)
Raise the locking tab fully.




Disconnecting the cables

Reconnectin
g the cables
)
Position the open clip 1of the cable on thepositive terminal (+) of the battery.
)
Press ver tically on the clip 1
to position it correctly against the battery.)
Lock the clip by spreading the positioning
lug and then lowering the tab 2.
Do not force the tab as locking will not
be possible if the clip is not positionedcorrectly; star t the procedure again.

Procedure for char
ging your battery when it is flat or for star ting the engine using another battery.
The battery is located under the bonnet.To gain access to it:)
open the bonnet using the interior releaselever, then the exterior safety catch,)
secure the bonnet stay, )
remove the plastic cover on the (+)
terminal.
Access to the battery

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The Stop & Start battery does not haveto be disconnected for charging.
Starting using another
battery
)Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.)Connect one end of the green or blackcable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B.
) Connect the other end of the green or blackcable to the ear th point C
on your vehicle (engine mounting).)
Operate the star ter, let the engine run.)
Wait until the engine returns to idle and disconnect the cables.

Charging the battery using
a battery charger
)Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.)Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.)Connect the battery starting with thenegative terminal (-).)Check that the terminals and connectorsare clean. If they are covered with sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit), remove themand clean them.

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Load reduction mode

System which manages the use of cer tainfunctions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is bein
g driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivatedautomatically as soon as conditions permit.


It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the vehicle is to be left unused for more than one month.
The batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordancewith regulations and must not, in any circumstances, be discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries andvehicle batteries to a special collection point.

Do not reverse the polarity and use only a 12 V charger. Do not disconnect the terminals whilethe engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries withoutdisconnecting the terminals first.
Do not push the vehicle to star t the engine if you have an electronicgearbox or automatic gearbox.
Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition
before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of thebattery
Following reconnection of the battery, switch on
the ignition and wait 1 minute before star ting to permit initialisation of the electronic systems. However, if problems remain following this
operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise:
- the remote control key,
- the on-board satellite navi
gation system.

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System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to retain a sufficient level of charge in the battery.

After the engine has stopped, you can still usefunctions such as the audio and telematics system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, cour tesy lamps, etc. for amaximum combined duration of about thir tyminutes.








Electrical energy economy mode


Switching to economy mode
Once this time has elapsed, a message
appears in the screen indicating that the vehicle
has switched to economy mode and the active
functions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time, it
will
be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.


Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated automaticallynext time the vehicle is driven.
)To restore these functions immediately,start the engine and let it run for at least five minutes.

A flat battery prevents the engine from starting (refer to the corresponding section).

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Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front
wi
per blade
) Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.

Removing
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm. )
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.



Fitting
)
Put the corresponding new wiper blade inplace and clip it.
)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper
blade
) Switch on the ignition.)
Operate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.

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Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:)open the boot, )lift the floor and remove it,
)remove the towing eye from the holder.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle. Driving on motor ways and fast roads is prohibited when towing. When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service: - vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release theparking brake, - towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...
Procedure for havin
g your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.

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To w i ng your vehicle
To w i ng another vehicle
)On the front bumper, unclip the cover bypressing at the bottom. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar.
)
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover bypressing at the bottom. )
Screw the towing eye in fully. )
Install the towing bar. )
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.)
Move off gently, drive slowly and for a shor t distance.
)Place the gear lever in neutral(position N
on an electronicgearbox or automatic gearbox).Failure to observe this instructioncould result in damage to certain components (braking, transmission...) and the absenceof braking assistance the next time the engine is star ted.
)
Unlock the steering by turning the key
in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake. ) Switch on the hazard warning lamps onboth vehicles.
)
Move off gently, drive slowly and for a shor tdistance.

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Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuinePEUGEOT towbars and their harnessesthat have been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicle, and that the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.If the towbar is not fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative that itis fitted in accordance with the vehiclemanufacturer's instructions. T
owbar suitable for the attachment of atrailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with additional lighting and signalling.

Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take par ticular care.
Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transpor ting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.

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Driving advice


Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.

Side wind
)Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.
Cooling
To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the
gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
) If the warning lamp and the
STOPwarning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of enginebraking is recommended.

Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.



Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.



The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuinePEUGEOT towbar is used.

R
efer to the "Technical Data" section for detailsof the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

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Fitting roof bars


Maximum authorised weight on the roof rack, for a loading height not exceeding40 cm (with the exception of bicycle carriers): 65
kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt thespeed of the vehicle to the profile of theroad to avoid damaging the roof bars and the fixings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in order to comply with the regulations for transporting objects which are longer than the vehicle. When fittin
g transverse roof bars, take care toposition them correctly on the retaining pins
located in the door aper tures.
Use accessories recommended by PEUGEOT obser ving the
manufacturer's recommendations and fitting instructions so as to avoid the risk of damaging the body (deformation, scratches, ...).