PEUGEOT 2008 2013 Owners Manual

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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the sunshine sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Switch off the automatic rain sensitivewipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the windscreen is completely clear of ice before activating the automatic rainsensitive wipers.



Operating fault

If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Special position of the
w
indscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreenwiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to detach the blades from the windscreen.

To maintain the effectiveness of the"flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it isadvisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapywater,

- avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs of wear.


)
Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the blades vertically on the screen.) To park the blades again, switch on theignition and operate the wiper stalk.

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Courtesy lamps
In this position, the cour tesylamp comes on gradually:


Take care to avoid leaving anything incontact with the courtesy lamp.

- when the vehicle is unlocked,

- when the ke
y is removed from the ignition,

- when opening a door,

- when the remote control locking button is
pressed, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches o
ff gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanentl
y off.
Permanent lighting.
) With the ignition on, press
the corresponding switch.
1.Front / rear cour tesy lamps2.
Map reading lampsWith the "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time varies according to the circumstances:- with the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes, - in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,- with the engine running, unlimited.




Map reading lamps

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Interior mood lighting
The dimmed passenger compar tment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
is poor.

Switching on
At night, interior mood light emittingdiodes - LEDs (courtesy lamp, instrument panel, footwells, back-lit roof lining, panoramicsunroof * ...) come on automatically when the sidelamps are switched on.
Switching off
The interior mood lighting switches off automatically when the sidelamps areswitched off.


Settings

Illumination of the centre console, back-lit roof
lining and panoramic sunroof can be set from
the audio system.

*
Depending on version.

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Direction indicators
)Lower the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the left.)Raise the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the right.
"Motorway" function
Move the stalk briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance;
the corresponding direction indicators will flash 3 times.


If you forget to cancel the directionindicators for more than twenty seconds, the volume of the audible signal will increase if the speed is above40 mph (60 km/h).







Hazard warning lamps
A visual warning by means of the direction indicators to aler t other road users to a vehiclebreakdown, towing or accident.
Automatic operation of
hazard warnin
g lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you accelerate.)You can also switch them off by pressingthe button.

)
Press this button, the direction indicatorsflash.
They can operate with the ignition off.

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Horn
)
Press the central part of the multifunctionsteering wheel.
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent dan
ger.

Use the horn moderately and only in situations allowed by the motoringregulations in the country you aredriving in.










Emergency or
assistance call

This system allows you to make an emergency
or assistance call to the emergency ser vices or
to the dedicated PEUGEOT ser vice.

F
or more information on the use of this function, refer to the "Audio equipment and
t
elematics" section.

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Electronic Stability Programme incorporatingthe following systems:
- the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
- the emergency braking assistance,
- the anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction control,
- the d
ynamic stability control (DSC).






























Electronic stability programme (ESP)


Definitions


Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution
(EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and provides improved control in corners, in
par ticular on poor or slippery road surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.


Emergency braking assistance

In an emergency, this system enables you to reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stoppingdistance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by areduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

The ASR system (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction in order to avoid
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the drivingwheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle onacceleration.


Dynamic stability control (DSC)

If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.

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Operation


Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)
In emergency braking, pressvery firmly without releasing thepressure.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims), make sure that these are approved for your vehicle. Normal operation of the ABS may makeitself felt by slight vibrations of the brakepedal. When this warnin
g lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, it indicates that
there is a fault with the ABS, whichcould cause loss of control of the vehicle when braking.
When this warnin
g lamp comes on, coupled with the STOP
warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, it indicates that
there is a fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD), which could cause loss of control of the vehicle when braking.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. In both cases, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or aqualified workshop.

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Dynamic stability control(DSC)
Activation
This system is activated automatically each
time the vehicle is started.
It comes into operation in the event of a grip or
trajectory problem.
This is indicated b
y flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.

Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on softground...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the DSC system, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.

The DSC system offers exceptional safety in normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of the system depends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendationsregarding the wheels (tyres and rims),the braking components, the electronic components and the PEUGEOTassembly and operation procedures.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or aqualified workshop.



Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a messa
ge in the screen, this
indicates a fault with the system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Reactivation

But it is recommended that the system bereactivated as soon as possible.
)Press the button or, depending
on version, turn the knob to this position.
The s
ystem is reactivated automatically each
time the ignition is switched back on or from
30 mph (50 km/h). The indicator lamp in the button or the knob
comes on: the DSC system no longer acts on
the operation of the engine.
)Press the button again toreactivate it manually.

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Grip control

Special patented traction control system which
improves traction on snow, mud and sand.
This s
ystem is combined with all-season M+S (Mud and Snow: 215/60 R16) tyres which offer
an excellent compromise between safety, gripand traction.
This system, the operation of which has been
optimised for each situation, allows you to manoeuvre in most conditions of poor grip(encountered during touring use).
The accelerator pedal should be pressed
sufficiently to allow the system to use thepower of the engine. The electronics will ensure optimum management of the variousparameters. Operation at high engine speeds iscompletely normal.
Each time the ignition is switched off, the system returns to standard mode (DSC).
Normal mode
Standard mode which is calibrated for a lowlevel of wheel spin, based on the differentlevels of grip normally encountered on the road.
)
Place the dial in this position.
A message appears in the multifunctionscreen or in the instrument panelscreen confirming the mode selected


Snow mode
Mode which adapts its strategy to theconditions of grip encountered for each of the
two front wheels on moving off.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin
to provide the best acceleration possible for the
grip available.
)Place the dial in this position.

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Mud mode
Mode which, when moving off allowsconsiderable spin on the wheel with the leastgrip to optimise clearing of the mud and regain grip. At the same time, the wheel with the mostgrip is controlled in such a way as to pass as much torque as possible.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin
to respond to the driver's requirements as
fullyas possible.
) Place the dial in this position.



Sand mode
Mode which allows little spin on the two drivingwheels at the same time to allow the vehicle tomove for ward and limit the risks of getting stuck
in the sand.
)Place the dial in this position.
D
o not use the other modes on sand as thevehicle may become stuck.


DSC OFF mode
)
Place the dial in this position.
This mode is active up to 30 mph
(50 km/h).

Driving advice
Your vehicle is designed principally to drive on tarmac roads but it allows you to drive on other less passable terrainoccasionally.
However, it does not permit all-terrain activities such as:


- crossing and driving on terrainwhich could damage the underbody
or strip away components (fuel pipe, fuel cooler, ...) due toobstacles or stones in particular,

- driving on terrain with steepgradients and poor grip,

- crossing a stream.