ESP Peugeot 208 2015 Owner's Guide

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Automatic gearbox
P. Park.
R. R everse
N.
N

eutral.
D.
D

rive - AUTO driving mode.
S.
S

port - More dynamic driving.
T

S
now - Driving on snow covered roads.
Display in the instrument panel
Foot on the brake warning
When you select a position with the lever,
the corresponding symbol is displayed in the
instrument panel.
Press the brake pedal when this
comes on in the instrument panel.
Automated mode
This mode allows gear changes without action
by the driver.
Moving off
Parking brake applied.
F S tart the engine.
F

L
ever at position P or N .
F

P
ress firmly on the brake pedal.
F

R
elease the parking brake.
F

P
lace the selector at D or R .
F

R
elease the brake pedal and press
the


accelerator pedal progressively.
The vehicle then moves off.
Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicles when the engine is running.

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Gear shift indicator
System which reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. This is because
the configuration of the road, the traffic density
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the indications given.
This function cannot be deactivated.With an electronic or automatic
gearbox, the system is only active in
manual mode. The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow. It may be
accompanied by a recommended gear.
The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load,
...) and
the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking,


...).
The system never suggests:
-
e

ngaging first gear,
-
enga

ging reverse gear.
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Manual deactivation
- Press.
- T he indicator lamp in the control remains
on.
-

A m
essage is displayed.
If the vehicle is stationary in Stop mode, the
engine immediately restarts.
Manual reactivation
Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road,
it is strongly recommended that you
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
For more advice on driving, particularly
on flooded roads, refer to the
corresponding section.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid the risk of injury related
to an automatic change to START
mode.
In some circumstances, such as maintaining
a comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment, it may be useful to deactivate
Stop & Start.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is on.
This control switches off the Stop & Start
system.
Operating fault
The Stop & Start system requires a
12 V battery of special specification and
technology.
All work on this type of battery must
be done by a PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.
For more information on the 12 V
battery, refer to the corresponding
section.
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 a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. All of the warning lamps
come on. It is then necessary to switch off
the ignition and start the engine again using
t h e


key.
-

Press.
-

T

he indicator lamp in the control goes off.
-

A c

onfirmation message is displayed.
If the engine is in STOP mode, it then
restarts.
The Stop & Start

system is reactivated
automatically every time the ignition is
switched on.
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Speed limiter
"LIMIT"
Steering mounted controls
"This is the speed that the driver does not want
to exceed".
The speed setting is selected with the engine
running, stationary or when driving. The
minimum speed setting possible is 20 mph
(30

km/h).
The vehicle responds to the accelerator until
resistance is felt in the pedal, which signifies
that the vehicle has reached the limiter speed
setting.
However, the limit speed can be exceeded by
pressing the accelerator pedal beyond the point
of resistance; simply release the accelerator
pedal to return to a speed below the limiter
setting.
Setting and operation of the system can be
done stationar y with the engine running or
when driving .
F

P
lace the thumbwheel at the "LIMIT"
position: the speed limiter mode is selected
but is not switched on (PAUSE).
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on
in order to set the speed.
Selection
1. Speed limiter mode selection / off.
2. I ncrease the registered speed setting.
3.
D

ecrease the registered speed setting.
4.
S

peed limiter On / Pause.
Registering a limit speed
To register a speed higher than the previous
setting.
-

P
ress the SET + button.
To register a speed lower than the previous
setting.
-

P
ress the SET - button.
A short press decreases the setting by
1
mph (km/h).
Pressing and holding decreases the setting in
steps of 5 mph (km/h).
A short press increases the setting in steps of 1 mph (km/h).Pressing and holding increases the setting in steps of
5 mph (km/h).
This can be done without switching the limiter
on, but the engine must be running.

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The laser beam is invisible. Never
look at the laser sensor through an
optical instrument (magnifying glass,
microscope...): risk of eye injury.
Active City Brake
A preventive driving assistance system
that, using a sensor located at the top of the
windscreen, automatically applies the vehicle's
brakes if driving behind a vehicle that is slowing
down rapidly, stopping or is stationary.
The objective is to avoid a collision or reduce
the speed of impact.
This system is designed to improve driving
safety.
It remains the driver's responsibility to
continuously monitor the state of the traffic and
to assess the distances and relative speeds of
other vehicles.The Active City Brake system can in
no circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver. If operation is triggered:
-

D
isplay of a message.
-

I
llumination of the brake lamps.
The automatic braking is triggered as a last
resort, if the driver fails to apply the brakes
sufficiently firmly or at all, or to take avoiding
action. When your vehicle is too close to or
approaches the vehicle ahead too quickly, the
system automatically applies the brakes to
avoid a collision. Conditions for operation:
-

V
ehicles driving in the same lane.
- N ot in too sharp a bend.
- S peed of your vehicle between 3 and
18 mph (5 and 30 km/h).
-

B
raking assistance systems (ABS, EBFD,
EBA) in working order.
-

T
rajectory control systems (ASR, DSC) in
working order and not deactivated.
-

O
peration of Active City Brake not
triggered in the previous 10 seconds.
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Reversing camera
The reversing camera function may be
completed with parking sensors. The reversing camera cannot in any
circumstances be a substitute for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The superimposed representation of guide
lines helps with the manoeuvre.
They are represented by lines marked "on
the ground" and do not allow the position of
the vehicle to be determined relative to tall
obstacles (for example: other vehicles, ...).
Some deformation of the image is normal.
High pressure jet washing
When washing your vehicle, do not
direct the lance within 30 cm of the
camera lens.
The reversing camera is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
The image is displayed in the touch screen.
The blue lines represent the general direction
of the vehicle (the difference corresponds to
the width of your vehicle without the mirrors).
The red lines represent a distance of about
30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's rear
b u m p e r.
The green lines represent distances of about 1
and 2 metres beyond the edge of your vehicle's
rear bumper. Opening the tailgate causes the display
to disappear.
Clean the reversing camera regularly
using a soft, dry cloth.

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Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuine
PEUGEOT 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 PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
For more advice on driving when
towing, refer to the corresponding
section.
For more information on weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
You must observe the maximum trailer
weight, indicated on the registration
certificate or in the technical
specification for your vehicle.
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When towing
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.
For more information on weights (and the
towed loads which apply to your vehicle) refer
to the corresponding section.
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

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, 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 and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
PEUGEOT towbar is used.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing
engine per formance. Above 1 000 metres, the
maximum towed load must be reduced by 10
%
for every 1
000 metres of altitude.
F To 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.

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Changing a wiper blade
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-
h
andle them with care,
-

c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-

a
void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
-

r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
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
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
Removing a wiper blade
F Lift the corresponding wiper arm away from
the windscreen.
F

U
nclip and remove the wiper blade.
Fitting the new wiper blade
F Position and clip the new wiper blade to the arm.
F

C
arefully lower the wiper arm.
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
wiper blades vertically on the screen.
To return them to the park position:
F

S
witch on the ignition and operate the
wiper stalk.

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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
1. Screenwash reservoir.
2. C oolant header tank.
3.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and
the cooling fan could start at any time
(even with the ignition off).
Checking levels
Check the levels regularly, in line with the
manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up
if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.