steering Peugeot 208 2012 User Guide

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6-speed electronic gear control gearbox
Six-speed electronic gear control gearbox
which offers a choice between the comfort of
fully automatic operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing.There are two driving modes: -automatedmode for automatic control of
the gears by the gearbox,- manualmode for sequential gear changing
by the driver.
For each of these two modes, a Sport
settingis available, providing a more dynamic driving style.
In automated mode, it remains possible to
change gear manually by using the steering mounted control paddles when required, when
over taking, for example.

Gear lever
R.
Reverse )
With your foot on the brake, lift the lever
and push forwards.N.Neutral.) With your foot on the brake, select thisposition to star t.
A. Automatic mode.)
Move the lever backwards to select this
mode. M. + / -.
Manual mode with sequential gear changing.)
Move the lever to the left to select this
mode, then:


- push it for wards to change up,

- or pull it backwards to change down.
S.
Sport setting.)
Press this button to switch it on or off.+
.Change up paddle. )Press the back of the "+"
steering mounted paddle to change up a gear.-.
Change down paddle. )Press the back of the "-"steering mounted paddle to change down a gear.


Steering mounted control paddles


The steering mounted paddles cannotbe used to select neutral, or to engageor disengage reverse gear.

Do not drive with your hand resting on the gear lever as there is a risk of damaging the electronic gearbox.

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At very low speed, if reverse gear is requested, this will only be takeninto account when the vehicle is immobilised. A warning lamp appears in the instrument panel screen.
Manual gear changing
Manual mode

On sharp acceleration, the gearbox willnot change up unless the driver acts onthe gear lever or the steering mounted paddles.
Never select neutral N
while the vehicleis moving.
Only engage reverse gear Rwhen thevehicle is immobilised with the brakepedal pressed. This selective
gear change mode enables you
to over take, for example, while still remaining in automatic mode.)Operate the +or - steering mounted controlpaddle.
The gearbox engages the gear requested if theengine speed permits. AUTOis still displayed
in the instrument panel.

After a few moments without any action on
the controls, the gearbox resumes automatic control of the gears.
) When the vehicle has moved off, select
pos
ition M to change to manual mode.


- Pull the lever towards the +sign
to change up a gear.

- P
ush the lever towards the -sign
to change down a gear.
The
gears engaged appear successively in the instrument panel screen.
The
gear change requests are only carried out
if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
changes down automatically to permit
acceleration in the correct gear.

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Stop & Start
The Stop & Star t system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...).
The engine restar ts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restar t takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Star t system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.


Operation


Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO"warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:


-
with a manual gearbox
, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear
lever into neutral, and you release theclutch pedal.
-with a 5-speed electronic gearbox , atspeeds below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you
press the brake pedal or put the gear lever
in position N
.


Never refuel with the engine in STOPmode; you must switch off the ignition with the key.
For your comfort, during parking manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available for a few seconds after coming out of reverse gear.STOP mode does not affect the functionality of the vehicle, such as for example, braking, power steering...


Special cases: STOP mode notavailable
STOP mode is not invoked when:


- the driver's door is open,

- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h) since the last engine star t using
the key,

- the engine is needed to maintain acomfor table temperature in the passenger compartment,

- demisting is active,

- some special conditions (battery charge, engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine isneeded to assure control of a system.

A time counter calculates the sum
of the periods in STOP mode
during a journey. It rests itself
to zero every time the ignition is switched on with the key.
The "ECO"
warning lamp flashes for a few seconds then goes off.
This operation is perfectl
y normal.

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Driving





Speed limiter


System which prevents the vehicle fromexceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
When the programmed speed limit is reached,
pressing the accelerator pedal in the normalmanner no longer has any effect.

The speed limiter is switched onmanually: the programmed speed must be at least 20 mph(30 km/h).

The speed limiter is switched offby manual foperation of the control.

The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly.
To return to the programmed speed, simply slow down to a speed below the programmed speed.


The speed limiter cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need torespect speed limits, nor can it replacethe need for vigilance and responsibility on the par t of the driver.
The controls of this s
ystem are grouped
together on stalk A.1.Speed limiter mode selection thumb wheel.2. Value decrease button.3.
Value increase button.
4. Speed limiter on / off button.
Steering mounted controls

The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5.Speed limiter on / off indication.
6. Speed limiter mode selection indication. 7.Programmed speed value.8.
Selection of a memorised speed setting.
(see "Memorising speeds")


Displays in the instrument panel
The programmed speed remains in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.

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Driving





Cruise control


System which automatically maintains thespeed of the vehicle at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
manually: it
requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph (40 km/h), as well as the engagement of:


- fourth gear on a manual gearbox,

- second gear on an electronic or automatic gearbox, in sequential mode,

- position A
on an electronic gearbox or position D
on an automatic gearbox.
The cruise control is switched off manually for by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or on
triggering of the electronic stability system for safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporaril
y by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switchin
g off the ignition cancels any programmed speed value. The controls of this s
ystem are grouped
together on stalk A.1.Cruise control mode selection thumb wheel. 2. Value decrease button.3.
Value increase button.4.
Cruise control off/resume button.
Steering mounted controls
The cruise control cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need to respect speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance and responsibilityon the par t of the driver. The pro
grammed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5. Cruise control off/resume indication.
6. Cruise control mode selection indication. 7. Programmed speed value.8.
Selecting a memorised speed setting.
(see "Memorising speeds")


Displays in the instrument panel

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Visibility
With dipped or main beams, this function makes use of the beam from a front foglamp to
illuminate the inside of a bend, when the vehicle speed is below 25 mph (approximately 40 km/h)(urban driving, winding road, intersections, parking manouevres...).








Cornering lighting
with cornering lighting
without cornering lighting


Switching on

This function starts:


- when the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or

- from a cer tain angle of rotation of the steering wheel.

Programming
The system is activated or deactivated in the vehicleconfiguration menu.The system is activated by default.



Switching off
The system does not operate:


- below a cer tain angle of rotation of thesteering wheel,

- above 25 mph (40 km/h),

- when reverse gear is engaged.

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Safety





Horn
)Press the central part of the multifunction steering wheel.
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent dan
ger.
Use the horn moderately and only in the following circumstances:


- immediate danger,

- approaching a location lackingvisibility.









Emergency or
assistance call
This system allows you to make an emergencyor assistance call to the emergency services or
to the dedicated PEUGEOT ser vice.
For more information on the use of this function, refer to the "Audio and telematics"section.

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Safety
Airbags


System designed to maximise the safety of the
occupants (with the exception of the rear centrepassenger) in the event of violent collisions.
It supplements the action of the force-limitingseat belts (with the exception of the rear centrepassenger).
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts sustained in the impact detection zones:


- in the case of a serious impact, the airbagsare deployed instantly and protect the
occupants of the vehicle (with the exception
of the rear centre passenger); immediatelyafter the impact, the airbags deflate rapidlyso that they do not hinder visibility or theexit of the occupants,

- in the case of a minor or rear impact or incer tain roll-over conditions, the airbags
will not be deployed; the seat belt alone is sufficient to provide optimum protection in
th
ese situations.
The airbags do not operate when the ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once.
If a second impact occurs (during thesame or a subsequent accident), the airbag will not be deployed again.
Deployment of the airbag(s) is accompanied by a slight emission of harmless smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic cartridgeincorporated in the system.This smoke is not harmful, but sensitiveindividuals may experience slight irritation.
The noise of the detonation may result in a slight loss of hearing for ashort time.

Impact detection zones
A.
Front impact zone.B.
Side impact zone.
Front airbags


Deployment

The airbags are deployed simultaneously, unless
the passenger's front airbag is deactivated, in the event of a serious front impact to all or part of thefront impact zone A, in the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directedfrom the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax and
head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
steering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,
passenger's side to cushion their for ward
movement.
System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag isfitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

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Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between theoccupants and the airbags (a child, pet,object...). This could hamper the operation of the airbags or injure the occupants. After an accident or if the vehicle has beenstolen or broken into, have the airbagsystems checked. All work on the airbag system must be carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned are obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor burns to the head, chest or arms when an airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. Thebag inflates almost instantly (within a few milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings provided for this purpose.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment the lateral airbags. For information on the range of seatcovers suitable for your vehicle, you can contact a PEUGEOT dealer (see "Practical information - § Accessories"). Do not fix or attach anything to the seat backs (clothing...). This could cause injuryto the chest or arms if the lateral airbag isdeployed.Do not sit with the upper par t of the body anynearer to the door than necessary.


Front airbags

Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on thedashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. This
could cause injury to the head if the cur tain airbag is deployed. If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove thegrab handles installed on the roof, they play a par t in securing the cur tain airbags.

For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:

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Practical information
A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.B.On "I"/ off "O"
switch. C.Deflation button.D.
Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).E.
Compartment housing:
- a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,
- various inflation adaptors for accessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...
Description of the kit
F.
Sealant car tridge.
G.White pipe with cap for repair. H.Black pipe for inflation. I. Speed limit sticker.


The speed limit sticker Imust be affixed to the vehicle's steering wheel to remind you that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired using this type of kit.