suspension Peugeot 208 2019 Owner's Manual

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General safety
recommendations
Labels are affixed in different locations on
your vehicle. They include safety warnings
and vehicle identification information. Do
not remove them: they are an integral part
of your vehicle.
For any work on your vehicle, use
a qualified workshop that has the technical
information, skills and equipment required,
all of which a
PEUGEOT dealer is able to
provide.
Depending on country regulations, some
safety equipment may be compulsory:
high visibility safety vests, warning
triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs,
spare fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit,
mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle, etc. We draw your attention to the following
points:
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T
he fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories not approved by
PEUGEOT may cause excessive
current consumption and faults and
failures with the electrical system of
your vehicle. Contact a
PEUGEOT
dealer for information on the range of
recommended accessories.
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s a safety measure, access to
the diagnostic socket, used for the
vehicle's electronic systems, is
reser ved strictly for PEUGEOT dealers
or qualified workshop, equipped
with the special tools required (risk
of malfunctions of the vehicle's
electronic systems that could cause
breakdowns or serious accidents).
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible if this advice is not
followed.
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ny modification or adaptation not
intended or authorised by PEUGEOT
or carried out without meeting the
technical requirements defined by
the manufacturer will result in the
suspension of the legal and contractual
warranties. Installation of accessory radio
communication transmitters
Before installing a


radio communication
transmitter, you must contact a PEUGEOT
dealer for the specifications of compatible
transmitters (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/EC).
Hazard warning lamps
F When you press this red button, all four direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
Safety

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Identification markings
Different visible markings for the identification
and research of your vehicle.
A.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
under the bonnet.
This number is engraved on the
bodywork near the suspension damper
mounting.
B. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
on the dashboard.
The number is on a
label, visible through
the windscreen. C.
Manufacturer's label.
This tamperproof label is affixed to the
front pillar, driver's side.
It bears the following information:
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t he name of the manufacturer,
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he European Whole Vehicle Type Approval number,
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he Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
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he maximum authorised vehicle weight (the Gross
Vehicle Weight or GV W),
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he maximum authorised vehicle + trailer weight (the
Gross Train Weight or GTW),
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he maximum weight on the front axle,
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he maximum weight on the rear axle.
D. Tyre/paint label.
This label is affixed to the centre pillar, driver's
side.
It bears the following information on the tyres:
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he tyre pressures, unladen and laden,
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he tyre specification, made up of the
dimensions and type as well as the load and
speed indices,
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he spare tyre pressure.
It also indicates the paint colour code. The vehicle may be originally equipped
with tyres with higher load and speed
indices than those indicated on the label,
without affecting inflation pressure.
Technical data