warning Peugeot 208 2013 Owner's Guide

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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.

- Push 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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Stopping the vehicle

You must press the brake pedal whenstarting the engine.
Whatever the circumstances, you must manually apply the parking brake toimmobilise the vehicle. Be
fore switching off the engine, you can
choose to:


- move to position Nto engage neutral,

- leave the gear engaged; in this case, it will not be possible to move the vehicle.
In both cases, you must apply the parkingbrake to immobilise the vehicle.

When immobilising the vehicle, with theengine running, you must place the gear lever in neutral N
.
Before carrying out any work in theengine compar tment, check that thegear lever is in neutral Nand that the parking brake is applied.
Operating fault

With the ignition on, the flashing of
this warning lamp and the
flashingof AUTO
, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen, indicates a malfunction of the gearbox.
have it checked by PEUGEOT or a qualified workshop.

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)Apply the parking brake. )Select position P or N.)Star t the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, there is an audible signal,
accompanied by the display of an warning message.

Moving off


When the engine is running at idle, with the brakes released, if position R, Dor M
is selected, the vehicle moveseven without the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never leave children in the vehicle without supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with the engine running, apply the parkingbrake and select position P
.
P


If position N
is selected inadver tently while driving, allow the engine toreturn to idle then select position D
toaccelerate.
Never select position N
while the vehicle is moving.Never select positions P
or Runless thevehicle is completely stationary.

Automatic operation
)
Select position Dfor automaticchanging
of the four gears.The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptivemode, without any inter vention on the par t
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
v
ehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching the gear lever, press the accelerator pedal downfully (kick down). The gearbox changes downautomatically or maintains the gear selecteduntil the maximum engine speed is reached.On braking, the gearbox changes downautomatically to provide efficient engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, thegearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.

Sport and snow programmes


Sport programme "S"
)
Press button "S", after star ting the engine.
The
gearbox automatically favours a dynamic style of driving.
S
appears in the instrument panel.


Snow programme " 7"
)
Press button "7
", after star ting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slipperyroads.
This programme improves star ting and drive
when traction is poor.
7 appears in the instrument panel.



Return to automatic
o
peration
) At any time, press the button selectedagain to quit the programme engaged and
return to auto-adaptive mode.
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions of use.
)With the engine running, press
the brake pedal.
)Release the parking brake. )Select position R, Dor M.)
Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.

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Manual operation
)Select position M for sequentialchanging
o
f the four gears.)Push the lever towards the + sign tochange up a gear. )Pull the lever towards the -
sign to change
down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to another if the vehicle speed and engine speedpermit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
D disappears and the gears engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.

Invalid value duringmanual operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).



Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you can engage position P
or Nto place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle.


Operating fault
When the ignition is on, the lightingof this warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, indicates a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from Pto Rand from N to R
. This will not cause any damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
I
f the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or movingvery slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1automatically. The spor t and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.

There is a risk of damage to thegearbox:


- if you press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time,

- if you force the movement of the gear lever from the P
position to another position when the battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam...), put the gear lever in the Nposition and apply the parkingbrake.

If the lever is not in position P
, when the Pdriver's door is opened or approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switchedoff, a warning message appears in the screen.)Return the lever to position P; the
message disappears.

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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.
-withanelectronic gearbox , at speeds
below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you press the
brake pedal or put the gear lever inposition 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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mode
The "ECO"warning lamp goes off
and the engine starts:
- with a manual gearbox
, when you
depress the clutch pedal,
- with an electronic
gearbox
:
●
gear lever in position Aor M
, when yourelease the brake pedal,
●
or gear lever in position Nand the brakepedal released, when you move the gear lever to position A
or M
,
●
or when you engage reverse gear. For reasons of safet
y and for your comfort,START mode is invoked automatically when:


Special cases: START invoked
automatically


- you open the driver's door,

- you unfasten the driver's seat belt,

- the speed of the vehicle exceeds 7 mph(11 k m / h) with an electronic gearbox,

- some special conditions (battery charge,engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed for control of a system.


If the system has been deactivatedin STOP mode, the engine restartsimmediately.

At any time, press the "ECO OFF"
switch todeactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lampcoming on accompanied by a message in the screen.


Deactivation
The "ECO"
warning lamp flashes for
a few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is per fectly normal.

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The system is reactivated automatically at every new star t using the key.


Reactivation

Press the "ECO OFF"switch again.
The s
ystem is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off,
accompanied by a message in the screen.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the system,
the "ECO OFF"switch warning lamp flashes
then comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or aqualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle ma
y stall. All of the warning lamps come on. It is then necessary to switch off
the ignition and star t the engine again using
the key.

Before doing anything under the bonnet,deactivate the Stop & Start system toavoid any risk of injury resulting fromautomatic operation of STA R T m o d e .

This s
ystem requires a battery with a specialspecification and technology (reference
numbers available from a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed byPEUGEOT introduces the risk of malfunction of
the system.



Maintenance

The Stop & Start system makes use of advanced technology. All work onthis type of battery must be done by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.

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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) whenstarting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, withyour foot on the brake pedal,
- when cer tain conditions of gradient are met,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot bedeactivated.
On an ascendin
g slope, the vehicle is held
for a brief moment when you release the
brake pedal:


- if you are in first gear or neutral with a
manual gearbox * ,

- if you are in position Aor Mwith an electronic gearbox,

- if you are in position Dor Mwith an
automatic gearbox.



Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, thevehicle is held for a brief moment when you release the brake pedal.

Do not leave the vehicle while it is beingheld in the hill star t assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle whilethe engine is running, apply the parking brake manually then ensure that theparking brake warning lamp is on (not flashing) in the instrument panel.


Operating fault

If a fault occurs with the system, these warninglamps come on. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the systemchecked.

* Depending on version.

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The assisted parking manoeuvre is in progress.
Without exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h), continue the manoeuvres following the information given by
the "parking assistance" system, until the end
of manoeuvre message is displayed.
The indicator lamp in the control goes off, accompanied by a audible signal.
Th
e driver takes back control of the vehicle's
steering.



Exit from a parking space
)
With the vehicle stationary, press this control to activate the Park Assist system.
A message is displayed in the screen. The
indicator lamp in the control remains o
ff. ) Select the exit parking space manoeuvre.
The indicator lamp in the control comes on.
) Operate the direction indicator on the exit from parking side.
The direction indicator warning lamp flashes in the instrument panel throughout
the manoeuvre, whatever the position of
the stalk.
) Select a forward or reverse gear then
release the steering wheel.

)
When you want to exit from a parallel
parking space, star t the engine.

The assisted exit from parking manoeuvre is inprogress.
Without exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h), continue the
manoeuvres following the information given by
the "parking assistance" system, until the end of
manoeuvre message is displayed.
The manoeuvre is complete once the front wheels
of the vehicle are out of the parking space.
The indicator lamp in the control goes off,accompanied by a audible signal.


The driver takes back control of the vehicle'ssteering.

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In bad weather and in winter, ensure that the sensors are not covered by road dir t, ice or snow.
In the event of a fault, have the systemchecked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.



If the system is deactivated during a manoeuvre, the drive should reactivateit manually to repeat the measurement.



If the lateral distance between your vehicle and the space is too great, the system maynot be able to measure the space.
Anything projecting beyond the envelope of the vehicle (long or wide load) is not taken into account by the Park Assist systemduring a manoeuvre.


Deactivation

A message is displayed in the screen.
Th
e driver then takes back control of thevehicle's steering. The system is deactivated automatically:


- on switchin
g off the ignition,

- if the engine stalls,

- if no manoeuvre is star ted within 5 minutes
of selection of the type of manoeuvre,

- after a prolonged stop of the vehicle during a manoeuvre,

- if the road wheel anti-spin regulation (ASR) is triggered,

- if the speed of the vehicle exceeds thestated limit,

- when the driver interrupts movement of the
steering wheel,

- if the driver presses the Park Assist control,

- if correct positionin
g of the vehicle is not possible (too many manoeuvres needed to
inser t or extract the vehicle),

- if the driver's door is open,

- if one of the front wheels encounters anobstacle.
Switching off
The system is switched off automatically:
- when towing a trailer,
- if the driver's door is opened,
- if the speed of the vehicle is above 42 mph(70 km/h).
To switch the system of for a prolonged period, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.


Operating faults
In the event of a fault with thesystem, this warning lamp is
displayed in the instrument panel and/or a
message appears in the screen, accompanied
by an audible signal (short beep).
The indicator lamp in the control flashes for a
few seconds. If the problem occurs while using
the system, the indicator lamp goes off.
In th
e event of a fault with
the power steering, these
warning lamps come on in
the instrument panel.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.