Peugeot 208 2015 - RHD (UK, Australia) Manual Online

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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.
Auto - Visibility programme
Switching onF Press the "visibility" button for
faster demisting or defrosting
of the windscreen and side
windows.
Switching off The air conditioning is designed to
operate efficiently in all seasons, with
the windows closed.
Air conditioning
It allows you:
-
in summer, to lower the temperature,
- in winter, above 3 °C, to improve demisting.
Switching on
F 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
F Press the "A /C " button again; the
associated indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off may cause some problems
(humidity, misting).
F
Press the "visibility" button
again or the "AUTO" button, the
indicator lamp in the button goes
off and the indicator lamp in the
"AUTO" button comes on.
The system reverts to the previous settings
used. F
Press the "AUTO" button again
to return to the automatic comfort
programme.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, and the air intake, flow and
distribution to the windscreen and side
windows to the best effect. For maximum cooling or heating of
the passenger compartment, you can
exceed the minimum value of 14 or the
maximum value of 28.
F Push the button down
until "LO" is displayed or
up until "HI" is displayed.
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Avoid prolonged operation in interior air
recirculation mode (risk of misting and
of deterioration of the air quality).
Switching the system off
Air intake/Air recirculation
F Press this "full fan" button to
increase the air flow.
Air distribution
F Press the "empty fan" air flow
button until the fan symbol
disappears and "---" appears.
This action switches off all of the functions of
the air conditioning system.
The temperature is no longer maintained at a
comfortable level. However, a slight flow of air,
due to the movement of the vehicle, can still
be felt.
F
Press this button to recirculate
the interior air. The indicator
lamp in the button comes on and
the air recirculation symbol is
displayed.
Air recirculation prevents exterior odours
and fumes from entering the passenger
compartment. It is activated automatically when
operating the screen wash.
F
Press this button several times in
succession to direct the air flow
in turn towards:
- the windscreen, the side windows and the
footwells,
- the windscreen and side windows
(demisting or defrosting),
- the central and side vents,
- the central vents, the side vents and the
footwells,
- the footwells.
Air flow
The air flow symbol (a fan) appears in the
screen. It is filled in progressively in relation to
the value required.
F Press this "empty fan" button to
reduce the air flow. Avoid driving for too long with the
system switched off (risk of misting and
of deterioration of the air quality).
Pressing the "full fan"
button
reactivates the system with the settings
prior to deactivation.
Switching on
Switching off
F
As soon as possible, press this button
again to permit the intake of exterior air and
prevent misting. The indicator lamp in the
button goes off.
Manual mode
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.
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Window controls
Mode
Control
Open
Close
Pull the control without going past the point of
resistance. The window stops as soon as the
control is released.Inhibit the rear controls.
Automatic mode
(depending on version)
Open
Press the control, going past the point of
resistance. The window opens completely after
releasing the control. Pressing again stops the
movement of the window.
The electric window controls 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.
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 control
until the window opens completely, then pull
the control immediately until the window closes.
Continue to hold the control for approximately
one second after the window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during this operation.
Close
Pull the control, going past the point of
resistance. The window closes completely after
releasing the control. Pulling again stops the
movement of the window.
Press the control without going past
the point of resistance. The window
stops as soon as the control is
released.
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Reinitialisation
Following reconnection of the battery, the
safety anti-pinch function must be reinitialised.
The safety anti-pinch is not active during these
operations:
- lower the window completely, then raise
it; it will rise in steps of a few centimetres
each time the switch is pressed. Repeat
the operation until the window closes
completely,
- press and hold the switch upwards for
at least one second after reaching this
position, window closed. Always remove the key when leaving
the vehicle, even for a short time.
In the event of contact during operation
of the windows, you must reverse the
movement of the window. To do this,
press the switch concerned.
When operating the passenger electric
window controls, the driver must ensure
that no one prevents the correct closing
of the windows.
The driver must ensure that passengers
use the electric windows correctly.
Be aware of children when operating
the windows.
Advice
Inhibition
For the safety of your children, press
the control 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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Wipers
Manual mode
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
Front
Wipe
Fast (heavy rain).
Normal (moderate rain).
Intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Park.
Single wipe (press down and
release).
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OperationSwitching on
Briefly push the control stalk downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has
been accepted. This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed. This warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.
Switching off
Briefly push the control stalk downwards again,
or place the control stalk in another position
(Int, 1 or 2). The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
one
minute.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the
rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear of
ice before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
AUTO mode
The windscreen wipers
operate automatically,
without any action on the
part of the driver, when
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view
mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.Single wipe
Pull the stalk briefly towards you.
Unusual operation
If the wipers operate in intermittent mode when
in AUTO mode, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Rear
If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a bicycle
carrier on the boot, deactivate the
automatic rear wiper via the vehicle
configuration menu.
Rear wiper selection ring:
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen
wipers are operating.
Switching on Press "MENU" to display the "MAIN
MENU" .
Select "Driving" .
Select "Secondary page" .
Select "Vehicle settings" .
Select the "Driving assistance" tab.
Activate the "Auto rear wiper in
reverse" function.
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers,
operate for a pre-determined time.
Configuration
This function is activated by default.
Switching off
Deactivate the "Auto rear wiper in reverse"
function.
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Maintenance
This position allows the wiper blades to be
moved away from the windscreen.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
detach the blades from the windscreen.To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy
water,
- avoid using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
- replace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
To move the wiper blades to the vertical position:
F
Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen.
Advice
Screenwash reservoir
Top up the level when necessary.
Open the bonnet and secure it with the stay.
Identify the blue reservoir filler cap.
Open the blue filler cap.
Pour in screenwash fluid for optimum cleaning.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
Removing a wiper blade
F Lift the corresponding wiper arm away from
the windscreen.
F Unclip and remove the blade.
Fitting the new wiper blade
F Position and clip the new blade to the arm.
F Carefully lower the wiper arm.
To return them to the park position:
F Switch on the ignition and operate the
wiper stalk.
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General points
For maximum safety, please observe the
following recommendations:
- in accordance with European regulations,
all children under the age of 12 or less
than one and a half metres tall must
travel in approved child seats suited to
their weight , on seats fitted with a seat
belt or ISOFIX mountings*,
- statistically, the safest seats in your
vehicle for carr ying children are the
rear seats,
- a child weighing less than 9 kg must
travel in the rear ward facing position
both in the front and in the rear. PEUGEOT recommends
that children
should travel in the outer rear seats of
your vehicle:
- rearward facing up to the age of 3,
- forward facing over the age of 3.
Although one of PEUGEOT main criteria when
designing your vehicle, the safety of your
children also depends on you.
* The regulations on carrying children are
specific to each country. Refer to the
legislation in force in your country.
Carrying children
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At the front*
Rearward facingForward facing
Ensure that the seat belt is correctly
tensioned.
Ensure that the child seat is not in
contact with a part of the vehicle other
than the passenger seat.
Passenger seat
When a rear ward facing child seat is installed
on the front passenger seat, adjust the seat
to the fully back and highest position, with the
backrest straightened.
The passenger airbag must be deactivated.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag were
to inflate . When a for ward facing child seat is installed on
the front passenger seat
, adjust the vehicle's
seat to the fully back and highest position
with seat backrest straightened and leave the
passenger's airbag activated.
* Consult the legislation in force in your country
before installing your child on this seat. Adjustment
Seat fully back.
Seat in the highest position.
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