warning Peugeot 208 2014 Owner's Guide

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Access
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for starting to be possible. This electronic engine immobiliser locks the engine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents starting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
 Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in a car park.
Locating your vehicle
This is indicated by lighting of the courtesy
lamps and flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.
Guide-me-home
lighting
Make a long press this button to operate the guide-me-home lighting (switching on the sidelamps, dipped beams and number plate lamps).
A second press before the end of the timed period cancels the guide-me-home lighting.
Anti-theft protection
In the event of a fault, you are informed by illumination of this warning lamp, an audible signal and a message in the screen. In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, the label attached to the keys given to you on acquisition of the vehicle.

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Secondary
control
For mechanically locking and unlocking the doors in the event of a fault with the central locking system or a battery failure.
Driver's door
Insert the key in the lock to lock or unlock the d o o r.
Passenger doors
 On the rear doors, check that the child lock is not on.  Remove the black cap located on the edge of the door, using the key.  Insert the key into the aperture without
forcing, then without turning, move the latch sideways towards the inside of the door.  Remove the key and refit the cap.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.
Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metals which are harmful to the environment. Take them to an approved collection point.
Remote control problem
Reinitialisation
 Switch off the ignition.  Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition) .  Press the closed padlock immediately for a few seconds.  Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch. The remote control is fully operational again.
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery, replacement of the remote control battery or in the event of a remote control malfunction, you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.  First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock or lock your vehicle.  Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
If the battery is flat, you are informed by lighting of this warning lamp in the instrument panel, an audible signal and a message in the screen.  Unclip the cover using a screwdriver in the cutout.  Remove the cover.  Extract the flat battery from its location.
 Place the new battery into its location observing the original direction.  Clip the cover in place.

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Electric windows
1. Left hand front electric window.2. Right hand front electric window.3. Right hand rear electric window.4. Left hand rear electric window.5. Deactivating the rear electric window switches.
Manual operation
To open or close the window, press or pull the switch gently. The window stops as soon as the switch is released.
Automatic one-touch
operation
(depending on version)
To open or close the window, press or pull the switch fully: the window opens or closes completely when the switch is released. Pressing the switch again stops the movement of the window. The electric window switches remain operational for approximately one minute after the key has been removed. Once this time has elapsed, the electric windows will not operate. To reactivate them, switch the ignition on again.
Safety anti-pinch
(depending on version)
When the window rises and meets an obstacle, it stops and immediately partially lowers again. In the event of unwanted opening of the window when closing automatically, press the switch until the window opens completely, then pull
the switch immediately until the window closes. Continue to hold the switch for approximately one second after the window has closed. The safety anti-pinch function is not active during this operation.
Deactivating the rear
window controls
For the safety of your children, press switch 5 to prevent operation of the windows of the rear doors, irrespective of their position.
With the warning lamp on, the rear switches are deactivated. With the warning lamp off, the switches are active.

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Boot
 After unlocking the boot or the vehicle using the remote control or the key, press the opening control, then raise the tailgate.
Tailgate release
System for mechanical unlocking of the boot in the event of a central locking malfunction.
Opening Closing
 Lower the tailgate using the interior grab handle.  If necessary, press down on the tailgate to fully close it. If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
- when the engine is running , this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by the display of an alert message for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and the display of an alert message for a few seconds. Unlocking
 Fold back the rear seats to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.  Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the lock to unlock the tailgate.

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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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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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Manual parking brake
Application
 Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your vehicle.
Release
 Pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button then lower the lever fully.
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels against the kerb, apply the parking brake, engage a gear and switch off the ignition.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen, indicating that the parking brake is still on or has not been fully released.

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Display in the instrument panel
Gear lever positions
N. Neutral R. Reverse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Gears in manual mode AUTO. This comes on when the automated mode is selected. It switches off on changing to manual mode.
 Select position N .
Moving off
N flashes in the instrument panel screen if the gear lever is not in position N on starting.
 Place your foot on the brakewhen this warning lamp flashes (e.g.: starting the engine).
There is an audible signal on engagement of reverse. When moving off on a slope, accelerate gradually while releasing the parking
brake.
 Select first gear (position M or A ) or A ) or Areverse (position R ) R ) R Release the parking brake.
AUTO and 1 or R appear in the instrument panel.
Stopping - Moving off on a slope
When stopping on a slope, do not use the accelerator to immobilise the vehicle; apply the parking brake.
Manual mode
AUTO disappears and the gears engaged appear in succession in the instrument panel.
 After starting the vehicle, select position Mto change to manual mode.
The gear change commands are only carried out if the engine speed permits. When driving at low speed, on approaching a stop sign or traffic lights for example, the gearbox changes down to first gear automatically.
You must press the brake pedal firmly while starting the engine.
Automated mode
 Following use of manual mode, select position A to return to automated mode.
AUTO and the gear engaged appear in the instrument panel.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive mode, without any action on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear for: - optimisation of fuel consumption, - the driving style, - the road conditions, - the vehicle load.
 Progressively take your foot off the brake pedal, then move off.
 Press the brake pedal fully.
N appears in the instrument panel.
 Start the engine.

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Never select neutral N while the vehicle is moving. Only engage reverse gear R when the vehicle is immobilised, with your foot on the brake pedal. In all cases, you must apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle.
Operating fault
With the ignition on, if this warning lamp comes on and AUTO flashes, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen, this indicates a gearbox fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can change to position N to be in neutral. In this case, you must apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle. AUTO and - appear in the instrument panel. - appear in the instrument panel. -
 Select position N .
Reinitialisation
Following disconnection of the battery, the gearbox must be reinitialised.  Switch on the ignition.
 Press the brake pedal firmly.
 Wait approximately 30 seconds until N or a gear appears in the instrument panel.
 Release the brake pedal.
The gearbox is operational again.

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Engagement of reverse gear is accompanied by an audible signal.
N flashes in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen, if the gear lever is not in position N on starting.
For optimum acceleration, for example when overtaking another vehicle, press the accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.
Display in the instrument panel Moving off Automated mode
Gear lever positions
N. Neutral R. Reverse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Gears in manual mode AUTO. This comes on when the automated mode is selected. It switches off on changing to manual mode.
 Place your foot on the brake when
this warning lamp is flashing (for example, when starting the engine).
 Select position N .
N appears in the instrument panel screen.
 Select automated mode (position A ), A ), Amanual mode (position M ), or reverse (position R ). R ). R Release the parking brake.
AUTO and 1, 1 or R appears in the instrument panel screen.
 After starting the vehicle, select position Afor enter automated mode.
AUTO and the gear engaged appear in the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-active mode, without any action on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear, depending on the: - style of driving, - profile of the road.
Foot on brake flashes on the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen, if the brake pedal is not pressed firmly on starting.
 Take your foot off the brake pedal, then accelerate.
 Press the brake pedal down fully.
 Start the engine.