Peugeot 208 2014 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuine
PeugeO T 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 P
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T dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
P
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O
T dealer, it is imperative that it
is fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with
additional lighting and signalling.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
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Driving advice
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.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
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

T
o 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.
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 on a long
mountain type of descent, 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.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
P
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T towbar is used.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
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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.us
e accessories recommended
by Pe
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T

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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Advice on care and maintenance
Recommendations on the care and maintenance your vehicle are given in the warranty and maintenance record.
Matt paint
We recommend the use of a high pressure
jet wash, or at least a water hose with a high
output.
We recommend that the vehicle be rinsed using
de-ionised water.
us
e only a microfibre cloth to dry the vehicle.
It must be clean and used without heavy
pressure.
Lightly wipe off any fuel stains present on the
bodywork using a soft cloth, then leave to dry.
From the range of cleaning and maintenance
products in the "T
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HNAT
uRe" r
ange
recommended and approved by P
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T,
use only the insect remover and car shampoo,
which are the only products to be used on the
bodywork.
The insect remover can also be used to remove
minor marks (for example: finger marks...).
Always have paint repairs done by a P
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O
T
dealer or a qualified workshop.
If you vehicle is finished with a clear matt
lacquer, please observe the following
recommendations to avoid damaging the
paintwork by the use of an inappropriate
cleaning procedures.
These recommendations are also valid for alloy
road wheels finished with clear matt lacquer.
Never clean the vehicle without water.
Never wash your vehicle in an
automatic roller brush car wash.
Never polish the vehicle body, nor the
alloy wheels. Doing this will make the
paintwork shiny.
Do not use paint cleaners, abrasive
products or paint polishing or
preserving products (such as wax,
for example) on the paintwork. These
products are only suitable for bright
finishes. Application of these products
on vehicles with a matt finish will
seriously damage the paint sur face of
the vehicle, giving rise to irreversible
shiny or stained areas.
Never use a high pressure jet wash with
a lance fitted with a brush, this may
scratch the paintwork.
Never select a wash programme that
finishes with a hot wax cycle.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the PeugeO T dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from Pe ugeO T's
recommendation and warranty.
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "en terprise" 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....
*

T
o avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
"Styling":
aluminium gear lever knob, spoiler, styling
strips, alloy wheels, trims, chromed mirror
shells, body kit, three personalisation lines
(Ligne S, Street and g
r
affic), stickers, interior
and exterior mirror shells, parking brake lever
grip, alloy wheels, alloy wheel caps...
"Security and safety":
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 rubbing strips, bumper
protective mouldings, aluminium or PVC door
aperture finishers...
Tow bar, which mst be fitted by
P
e

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O

T dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by P
e
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O
T may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excessive electrical
consumption.
Contact a P
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O
T dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.
Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a P
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O
T dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
el

ectromagnetic 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 P
e
uge
O
T dealer, you can also
obtain products for cleaning and maintenance
(exterior and interior) - including ecological
products in the "T
eC
HNAT
uRe" r
ange, 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":
audio systems, portable satellite navigation
systems, semi-integral support for portable
satellite navigation system, hands-free kit, CD
changer, speakers, connection kit for MP3 or
CD player, Wi-Fi on-board...
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PeugeOT & TOTAL,
A PARTNeRSHIP TO DeL IVe R
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P
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RFORMANC
e
!
Innovation, the key to success
The TOTAL Research and Development and
PeugeO T teams work together to develop high
quality lubricants that meet the requirements
of P
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O
T vehicles. For you, this is the
assurance that the performance of your engine
is optimised while also ensuring its durability.
The 208 HYbrid F
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demonstrates the ability of
P
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O
T and TOTAL to develop innovative
technologies and provide other ways of moving
towards the future.
208 HYbrid FE, a technology demonstrator with exceptional characteristics: 1.9 l/100 km
(148.7 mpg) and 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 8 seconds.
Reduced exhaust emissions,
a true reality
TOTAL lubricants are formulated to optimise the
efficiency of engines and the protection of the
emissions post-treatment systems. It is important
to observe the servicing recommendations
made by P
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T to assure correct operation.
RECOMMENDS
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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 .
Closing
F Take the stay out of its support slot.
F
C lip the stay back into its housing.
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
n
clip the stay 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 and raise the bonnet.
F

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pen the left hand front door.
F

P

ull the release lever, located at the bottom
of the door aperture, towards you. Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, ...) be limited.
Checks

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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 engines
1. Screenwash reservoir.
2. Coolant reservoir.
3.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
8.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
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The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing certain components and for priming
the fuel system.
Diesel engines
1. Screenwash reservoir.
2. Coolant reservoir.
3.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
8.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
Checks