Peugeot 208 2014 Owner's Manual
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This system indicates the proximity of an obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.) which comes within the field of detection of sensors located in the bumper. Certain types of obstacle (stake, roadworks cone, etc.) detected initially will no longer be detected at the end of the manoeuvre due to the presence of blind spots.
Parking sensors
This function cannot, in any circumstances, take the place of the vigilance and responsibility of the driver.
The system is switched on by engaging reverse gear. This is accompanied by an audible signal. The system is switched off when you come out of reverse gear.
Rear parking sensors
Audible assistance
The proximity information is given by an intermittent audible signal, the frequency of which increases as the vehicle approaches the obstacle. The sound emitted by the speaker (right or left) indicates the side on which the obstacle is located. When the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle becomes less than approximately thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes continuous.
Visual assistance
This supplements the audible signal by displaying bars in the multifunction screen which move progressively nearer to the vehicle. When the obstacle is near, the "Danger" symbol is displayed in the screen.
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In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is engaged, an audible signal (long beep) indicates that the sensors may be dirty. Certain sound sources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger the audible signals of the parking sensor system.
In the event of a malfunction of the system, when reverse gear is engaged this warning lamp is displayed in the instrument panel and/or a message appears in the screen, accompanied by an audible signal (short beep). Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Operating fault
The function will be deactivated automatically if a trailer is being towed or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier recommended by PEUGEOT).
Deactivation / Activation of the rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated by pressing this switch. The indicator lamp in the switch comes on. Pressing this switch again reactivates the function. The indicator lamp in the switch goes off.
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Lighting controls System for selection and control of the various front and rear lamps providing the vehicle's lighting and signalling.
Main lighting
The vehicle has various lamps: - sidelamps, to be seen, - dipped beam headlamps to see without dazzling other drivers, - main beam headlamps to see clearly when the road is clear, - directional headlamps for improved visibility when cornering.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are installed to fulfil the requirements of particular driving conditions: - a rear foglamp to better signal the presence of the vehicle in foggy conditions,
- front foglamps with cornering lighting, - daytime running lamps to be seen during the day, - guide-me-home and welcome lighting for leaving and entering to the vehicle.
Automatic lighting
functions
Various automatic lighting functions are also available depending on options: - guide-me-home lighting, - cornering lighting, - welcome lighting, - daytime running lamps, - automatic illumination of headlamps.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal sur face of the glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.
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Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting
Selection ring for main lighting mode
Turn the ring to position the symbol required facing the mark.
Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps. Dipping the headlamps
Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between dipped / main beam headlamps.
In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a pull on the stalk.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp in the instrument panel confirms the lighting switched on.
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Foglamps selection ring
The foglamps operate with dipped and main beam headlamps.
Front foglamps and rear foglamp
When the headlamps switch off with automatic illumination of headlamps (AUTO model) or when the dipped beam headlamps are switched off manually, the foglamps and sidelamps remain on. Turn the ring rear wards to switch off the foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off.
Rotate and release the ring: for wards a first time to switch on the front foglamps, for wards a second time to switch on the rear foglamp, rear wards a first time to switch off the rear foglamp, rear wards a second time to switch of the front fog lamps.
Rear foglamp only
To switch it on, turn the ring for wards. When the lighting is switched off automatically (with AUTO model), the foglamp and the dipped beam headlamps will remain on. To switch it off, turn the ring rear wards.
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In good or rainy weather, both day and night, the front foglamps and the rear foglamp are prohibited. In these situations, the power of their beams may dazzle other drivers. They should only be used in fog or snow. In these weather conditions, it is your responsibility to switch on the foglamps and dipped beam headlamps manually as the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. Do not forget to switch off the front foglamps and the rear foglamp when they are no longer necessary.
Switching on the lamps after the ignition is switched off
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate the ring to the "0" position - lamps off, then to the desired position. On opening the driver's door a temporary audible signal warns the driver that the lighting is on. The lamps, with the exception of the sidelamps, switch off automatically after a maximum duration of thirty minutes to prevent discharging of the battery.
Switching off the lamps when the ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the lamps turn off immediately, except for dipped beam if guide-me-home lighting is activated.
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Daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting, compulsory in certain countries, which comes on automatically when the engine is started making the vehicle more visible to other users.
LED lamps
They come on when the engine is started. Depending on the country of sale, they are used for: - daytime running lamps * in day mode and sidelamps in night mode (they are brighter when daytime running lamps), or - sidelamps in day and night mode.
* Function that can be set in the vehicle configuration menu.
This function is assured: - in countries where it is imposed by regulations, by illumination of the dipped beam headlamps with the sidelamps and number plate lamps; this function cannot be deactivated. - for other countries where it is provided, by the use of dedicated lamps (bulbs or LEDs); this function can be activated or deactivated via the vehicle configuration menu. The lighting control stalk must be placed in the "0" or "AUTO" (day mode) position. Deactivation of the daytime running lamps is effective after operation of the lighting control stalk or after the next engine start; activation is effective immediately.
The instruments and controls (instrument panel, multifunction screen, air conditioning control panel, ...) are not illuminated, except in night mode with manual or automatic illumination of headlamps.
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Temporarily keeping the dipped beam headlamps on after the vehicle's ignition has been switched off makes the driver's exit easier when the light is poor.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
Switching on
With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk. A further "headlamp flash" switches the function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches off automatically after a set time.
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of the sidelamps on the traffic side only. Within one minute of switching off the ignition, operate the lighting control stalk up or down depending on the traffic side (for example: when parking on the left; lighting control stalk upwards; the right hand sidelamps are on).
Manual guide-me-home lighting is also available from the remote control lighting button (see the "Remote control" section).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and illumination of the corresponding direction indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel. To switch off the parking lamps, return the lighting control stalk to the middle position or
switch on the ignition.
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The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on automatically, without any action on the part of the driver, when a low level of external light is detected or in certain cases of activation of the windscreen wipers. As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers are switched off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Switching on
Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. Activation of the function is accompanied by a message in the screen.
Switching off
Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is accompanied by a message in the screen.
Automatic guide-me-home lighting
Association with the automatic lighting provides the guide-me-home lighting with the following additional options: - selection of the lighting duration of 15, 30 or 60 seconds, - automatic activation of guide-me-home lighting when the automatic illumination of headlamps is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the sunshine sensor, the lighting comes on, this warning lamp is displayed in the instrument panel and/or a message appears in the screen, accompanied by an audible signal. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. In this case, the lighting will not come on automatically. Do not cover the sunshine sensor, coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror; the associated functions would no longer be controlled.
Programming
The duration of the guide-me-home lighting can be set in the vehicle configuration menu.
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Headlamp
adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road users, the headlamp beams should be adjusted according to the load in the vehicle. 0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats. - . Intermediate setting. 1. 5 people. - . 5 people + maximum authorised load. 2. Driver + maximum authorised load.
The initial setting is position "0" .
Travelling abroad
If using your vehicle in a country that drives on the other side of the road, the headlamps must be adjusted to avoid
dazzling on-coming drivers. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.