Front Peugeot 208 2014 Owner's Guide

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Dual-zone digital air conditioning The air conditioning can only operate with the engine running.
Automatic operation
Automatic comfort programme
Three modes are provided for the driver and for the front passenger to select their desired level of comfort in the passenger compartment.
When the engine is cold, to prevent too great a distribution of cold air, the air flow will only reach its optimum level gradually. In cold weather, it favours the distribution of warm air to the windscreen, the side windows and the footwells only.
Offers the best compromise between a comfortable temperature and quiet operation.
Provides soft and quiet operation by limiting air flow.
Provides strong and effective air flow.
 Press the "AUTO" button repeatedly. The indicator lamp comes on at the first press; the mode activated appears in the digital air conditioning screen:
1. Automatic comfort programme. 2. Temperature adjustment on driver's side. 3. Temperature adjustment on passenger's side. 4. Automatic visibility programme. 5. Air conditioning On/Off. 6. Air distribution adjustment. 7. Air flow adjustment. 8. Air intake/ Air recirculation.

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A setting around 21 enables you to obtain an optimum level of comfort. Depending on your requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is usual. In addition, it is recommended that you avoid a
left /right setting difference of more than 3.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior temperature is much colder or warmer than the comfort value, there is no need to alter the value displayed in order to obtain the required level of comfort.
The system corrects the temperature difference automatically and as quickly as possible.
Automatic visibility programme
For maximum cooling or heating of the passenger compartment, you can exceed the minimum value of 14 or the maximum value of 28.  Push the switch 2 or 3 down until "LO" is displayed or up until "HI" is displayed.
See "Front demisting-defrosting".
Depending on your requirements, you can make a different selection from that offered by the system by changing a setting. The other functions will still be controlled automatically. When you modify a setting, the indicator lamp in the "AUTO" button goes off.
Resuming manual control
The air conditioning is designed to operate efficiently in all seasons, with the windows closed.
Air conditioning On/Off
It allows you: - in summer, to lower the temperature, - in winter, above 3 °C, to improve demisting.
Switching on Press the "A/C" button, the associated indicator lamp comes on. The air conditioning cannot operate when the air flow is set to off.
Switching off Press the "A /C " button again; the associated indicator lamp goes off. Switching off may cause some problems (humidity, misting).
 Press the "AUTO" button again to return to the automatic comfort programme.
Temperature adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each set the temperature to suit their requirements. The value indicated in the screen corresponds
to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
 Press the button 2 or 3 down (blue) reduce the value or up (red) to increase it.

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 Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon as appropriate, as lower current consumption results in reduced fuel consumption.
Front demist - defrost
Rear screen
demist - defrost
The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel.
These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
With manual air
conditioning
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine is running.  Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with the button comes on.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has been activated, the STOP mode is not available.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current. It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The indicator lamp associated with the button goes off.
With dual-zone digital air
conditioning
Automatic visibility programme
 Select this programme to demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows as quickly as possible. The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides optimum distribution towards the windscreen and side windows.  To stop the programme, press either the "visibility" button again or "AUTO" , the warning lamp on the button goes off and the warning lamp in the "AUTO" button comes on.
The system reverts to the previous settings.
 Put the air flow, temperature and distribution controls to the dedicated marked position.  Press the "A /C " button for air conditioning; the indicator lamp in the button comes on.

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12 V accessory
socket
Glove box
It has dedicated locations for storing a water bottle, the vehicle's handbook pack... Its lid has locations for a pair of glasses...  To open the glove box, raise the handle. It is illuminated when the lid is opened * . It houses the passenger's front airbag deactivation switch A .
* Depending on version.
 To connect a 12 V accessory (maximum power: 120 Watts), lift the cover and connect a suitable adaptor.

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Rear parcel shelf Hooks
To remove the shelf:  unhook the two cords,  raise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
You have two storage options: - either upright behind the front seats, - or upright behind the rear seats.
The hooks can be used to secure shopping bags.

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Warning triangle (stowing)
Before getting out of your vehicle to assemble the triangle and place it on the road, put on your high visibility vest.
The dimensions of the triangle (once folded) or
its storage box must be: - A : length = 438 mm, - B : height = 56 mm, - C : width = 38 mm.
The location for stowing a folded triangle or its box is under the front seat.
These are the internationally recognised values. Use the triangle in line with local driving regulations. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for use of the triangle.
Placing the triangle in the
road
 Place the triangle at a distance behind the vehicle, as shown in the table below, according to the type of road and the level of ambient light.
Distance from your vehicle (in metres)
Road
Motor way
DayNight
50 m 80 m 150 m
The triangle is available as an accessory, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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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.
The 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 off.  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 for ward or reverse gear then release the steering wheel.
 When you want to exit from a parallel parking space, start the engine.
The assisted exit from 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 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's steering.

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In bad weather and in winter, ensure that the sensors are not covered by road dirt, ice or snow. In the event of a fault, have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
If the system is deactivated during a manoeuvre, the drive should reactivate it manually to repeat the measurement.
If the lateral distance between your vehicle and the space is too great, the system may not 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 system during a manoeuvre.
Deactivation
A message is displayed in the screen.
The driver then takes back control of the vehicle's steering.
The system is deactivated automatically: - on switching off the ignition, - if the engine stalls, - if no manoeuvre is started 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 the stated limit, - when the driver interrupts movement of the steering wheel, - if the driver presses the Park Assist control, - if correct positioning of the vehicle is not possible (too many manoeuvres needed to insert or extract the vehicle), - if the driver's door is open, - if one of the front wheels encounters an obstacle.
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 the system, 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 the 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.

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Visibility
Lighting controls System for selection and control of the various front and rear lamps providing the vehicle's lighting and signalling.
Main lighting
The vehicle has various lamps: - sidelamps, to be seen, - dipped beam headlamps to see without dazzling other drivers, - main beam headlamps to see clearly when the road is clear, - directional headlamps for improved visibility when cornering.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are installed to fulfil the requirements of particular driving conditions: - a rear foglamp to better signal the presence of the vehicle in foggy conditions,
- front foglamps with cornering lighting, - daytime running lamps to be seen during the day, - guide-me-home and welcome lighting for leaving and entering to the vehicle.
Automatic lighting
functions
Various automatic lighting functions are also available depending on options: - guide-me-home lighting, - cornering lighting, - welcome lighting, - daytime running lamps, - automatic illumination of headlamps.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal sur face of the glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.

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Foglamps selection ring
The foglamps operate with dipped and main beam headlamps.
Front foglamps and rear foglamp
When the headlamps switch off with automatic illumination of headlamps (AUTO model) or when the dipped beam headlamps are switched off manually, the foglamps and sidelamps remain on.  Turn the ring rear wards to switch off the foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off.
Rotate and release the ring:  for wards a first time to switch on the front foglamps,  for wards a second time to switch on the rear foglamp,  rear wards a first time to switch off the rear foglamp,  rear wards a second time to switch of the front fog lamps.
Rear foglamp only
 To switch it on, turn the ring for wards. When the lighting is switched off automatically (with AUTO model), the foglamp and the dipped beam headlamps will remain on.  To switch it off, turn the ring rear wards.