Peugeot 208 2015 Owner's Manual

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Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuine
PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses
that 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 must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
For more advice on driving when
towing, refer to the corresponding
section.
For more information on weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
You must observe the maximum trailer
weight, indicated on the registration
certificate or in the technical
specification for your vehicle.
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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
For more information on weights (and the
towed loads which apply to your vehicle) refer
to the corresponding section.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
PEUGEOT towbar is used.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing
engine per formance. Above 1 000 metres, the
maximum towed load must be reduced by 10
%
for every 1
000 metres of altitude.
F 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.

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Energy load
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Economy mode
System which manages the period of use of
certain functions to maintain an adequate state
of charge of the battery.
After switching off the engine and for a
maximum cumulative period of around
30 minutes, you can continue to use functions
such as the audio and telematic system, the
wipers, dipped beam, courtesy lamps,
...Entry into the mode
Once this time has elapsed, a message
advising the entry into energy economy mode
appears in the screen and the active functions
on put on standby.
If a telephone call is in progress at this time,
the connection via the audio system's hands-
free function will be maintained for around
10

minutes.
Coming out of the mode
These functions will be automatically restored
the next time the vehicle is used.
To restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and allow it run
for at least 5 minutes. The engine will not start if the battery is
discharged.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts
is available from the PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable
for your vehicle and benefit from PEUGEOT's
recommendation and warranty.
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to convert a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.
"Comfort":
door deflectors, side blinds and rear blind,
cigarette lighter, boot dividers, coat hanger
fixed to head restraint, front centre armrest,
under shelf storage, front and rear parking
sensors...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner with dividers, luggage net, roof bars,
bicycle carrier on roof bars, ski carrier, roof
box...
"Styling":
aluminium gear lever knob, spoiler, styling
strips, alloy wheels, trims, chromed mirror
shells, stickers, interior and exterior mirror
shells, parking brake lever grips, alloy wheel
caps...
"Security":
anti-theft alarm, window engraving, wheel
security bolts, child seats and booster
cushions, breathalyzer, first aid kit, warning
triangle, high visibility jacket, stolen vehicle
tracking system, temporary puncture repair kit,
snow chains, non-slip covers, front foglamps
kit...
"Protection":
mats, seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, side protection rubbing
strips, bumper protection rubbing strips,
aluminium or PVC door aperture finishers...
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
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e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
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n
ever fit one mat on top of another.Tow bar, which must be fitted by
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by PEUGEOT may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excessive electrical
consumption.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.

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Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a PEUGEOT dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive

(2004/104/EC). Depending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
at the rear of the vehicle.
By visiting a PEUGEOT dealer, you can also
obtain products for cleaning and maintenance
(exterior and interior) - including ecological
products in the "TECHNATURE*" range,
topping up products (screenwash...), touch-up
pens and paint aerosols for the exact colour of
your vehicle, refills (cartridge for the temporary
puncture repair kit...),


...
"Multimedia":
* The "TECHNATURE" range comprises
products for the care and maintenance of
your vehicle, recommended and approved by
P E U G E O T.
audio systems, portable satellite navigation
systems, semi-integral support for portable
satellite navigation system, hands-free kit,
speakers, DVD player (depending on version),
connection kit for MP3 player...
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Changing a wiper blade
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
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h
andle them with care,
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c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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a
void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
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r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
This position allows the wiper blades to be
moved away from the windscreen.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
Removing a wiper blade
F Lift the corresponding wiper arm away from
the windscreen.
F

U
nclip and remove the wiper blade.
Fitting the new wiper blade
F Position and clip the new wiper blade to the arm.
F

C
arefully lower the wiper arm.
To move the wiper blades to the vertical position:F Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute after switching off the ignition places the
wiper blades vertically on the screen.
To return them to the park position:
F

S
witch on the ignition and operate the
wiper stalk.

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Fitting roof bars
Do not exceed the maximum authorised
load, shown in the instructions for the
roof bars.
When fitting transverse roof bars, take care to
position them correctly on the retaining pins
located in the door apertures.
Use accessories recommended
by PEUGEOT observing the
manufacturer's recommendations and
fitting instructions so as to avoid the
risk of damaging the body (deformation,
scratches,

...).
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road 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.
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Bonnet
The location of the interior release lever
prevents opening of the bonnet when
the left hand front door is closed.
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
S TA R T m o d e .
F L ower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.
F

P
ull the bonnet to check that it has latched
c o r r e c t l y.
F

U
nclip the stay C from its housing and
place it in the support slot to hold the
bonnet open.
Do not open the bonnet under very
windy conditions.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns).
Opening
F Lift the safety catch B and raise the bonnet.
A. Interior release lever.
B. E xterior safety catch.
C.
B

o n n et st ay.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing,


...) be limited.
F

O
pen the left hand front door.
F

P
ull the release lever A , located at the
bottom of the door aperture, towards you.
Closing
F Take the stay C out of its support slot.
F C lip the stay back into its housing.
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The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing certain components.
Petrol
1. Screenwash reservoir.
2. C oolant header tank.
3.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and
the cooling fan could start at any time
(even with the ignition off).
Checking levels
Check the levels regularly, in line with the
manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up
if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.