remote control PEUGEOT 208 2021 User Guide

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Access

► Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot.
►

Move the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and so
ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
Alarm
(Depending on version)



System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins.
Exterior perimeter monitoring
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot or the bonnet, for example.
Interior volumetric monitoring
The system checks for any variation in volume in
the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compartment or
moves inside the vehicle.
Self-protection function
The system checks whether any of its
components are out of service.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central
control or the siren wiring is put out of service or
damaged.
Work on the alarm system
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
► Switch off the ignition and exit the vehicle.
► Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the
remote control or by pressing on the driver's
door handle.
When the monitoring system is active, the red
indicator lamp in the button flashes once per
second and the direction indicators come on for
about 2 seconds.
The exterior perimeter monitoring is activated
after 5 seconds and the interior volumetric
monitoring after 45 seconds.
The alarm does not activate when locking automatically from a distance.
If an opening (door, boot or bonnet) is not
properly closed, the vehicle is not locked,
but the exterior perimeter monitoring will be
activated after 45 seconds, at the same time
as the interior volumetric monitoring.
Deactivation
► Press the remote control unlocking
button.
or
►

Unlock the vehicle by pressing the driver
’s
door handle.
The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
sidelamps and/or the daytime running lamps
flash for about 2 seconds.
After unlocking using the remote
control
If the vehicle automatically locks itself again
(as happens if a door or the boot is not
opened within 30 seconds of unlocking), the
monitoring system is automatically activated.
Locking the vehicle
with exterior perimeter
monitoring only
Deactivate the interior volumetric monitoring to
avoid the unwanted triggering of the alarm, in
certain cases such as:
– Slightly open window.
– Washing the vehicle.
– Changing a wheel.
– Towing the vehicle.
– Transport on a ship or ferry.
Deactivating interior volumetric
monitoring
► Switch off the ignition and within 10 seconds
press the alarm button until the indicator lamp is
on fixed.
► Exit the vehicle.
► Immediately lock the vehicle using the remote
control or the "Keyless Entry and Starting"
system.
Only exterior perimeter monitoring is activated;
the red indicator lamp in the button flashes every
second.

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Access
2After unlocking using the remote
control
If the vehicle automatically locks itself again
(as happens if a door or the boot is not
opened within 30 seconds of unlocking), the
monitoring system is automatically activated.
Locking the vehicle
with exterior perimeter
monitoring only
Deactivate the interior volumetric monitoring to
avoid the unwanted triggering of the alarm, in
certain cases such as:
–

Slightly open window
.
–

W
ashing the vehicle.
–

Changing a wheel.
–


T
owing the vehicle.
–

T
ransport on a ship or ferry.
Deactivating interior volumetric
monitoring
► Switch off the ignition and within 10 seconds
press the alarm button until the indicator lamp is
on fixed.
►

Exit the vehicle.
►


Immediately lock the vehicle using the remote
control or the "Keyless Entry and Starting"
system.
Only exterior perimeter monitoring is activated;
the red indicator lamp in the button flashes every
second. T

o take effect, this deactivation must be
performed whenever the ignition is switched
off.
Reactivating interior volumetric
monitoring
► Deactivate exterior perimeter monitoring by
unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or
the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
►

Reactivate the full alarm system by locking
the vehicle using the remote control or by
pressing the driver

’s door handle.
The red indicator lamp in the button once again
flashes every second.
Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren
and flashing of the direction indicators for 30
seconds.
Depending on the country of sale, certain
monitoring functions remain active until the alarm
has been triggered eleven times consecutively.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
control or the Keyless Entry and Starting system,
rapid flashing of the red indicator lamp in the
button informs you that the alarm was triggered
during your absence. When the ignition is
switched on, this flashing stops.
Failure of the remote control
To deactivate the monitoring functions: ►
Unlock the vehicle using the key in the
driver's door lock.
►

Open the door; the alarm is triggered.
►

Switch on the ignition; this stops the alarm.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
► Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key
(built-in the remote control) in the driver's door
lock.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on, the fixed
lighting of the red indicator lamp in the button
indicates a system malfunction.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Automatic activation
(Depending on version)
The system is activated automatically 2 minutes
after the last door or the boot is closed.
►

T
o avoid triggering the alarm on entering the
vehicle, first press the unlocking button on the
remote control or unlock the vehicle using the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system.

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Access
Electric windows
1.Left-hand front
2. Right-hand front
3. Right-hand rear (depending on version)
4. Left-hand rear (depending on version)
5. Electric child lock (depending on version)
For more information on the Electric child lock,
refer to the corresponding section.
Manual operation
► To open/close the window, press/pull the
switch without passing the point of resistance;
the window stops as soon as the switch is
released.
Automatic operation
(Depending on version)
► T o open/close the window, press/pull the
switch past its resistance point: the window
opens/closes completely when the switch is
released.
Operating the switch again stops the movement
of the window.
Window controls remain operational for
approximately 45 seconds after switching
off the ignition or after locking the vehicle.
After that time, the controls are disabled.
To reactivate them, switch on the ignition or
unlock the vehicle.
Anti-pinch
(Depending on version)
If the window meets an obstacle while rising, it
stops and immediately partially lowers again.
Reinitialising the electric
windows
After reconnecting the battery, or in the event
of abnormal window movement, the anti-pinch
function must be reinitialised.
The anti-pinch function is disabled during the
following sequence of operations.
For each window:
►

Lower the window fully
, then raise it; it will
rise in steps of a few centimetres each time the
control is pressed. Repeat the operation until the
window is fully closed.
►

Continue to pull the control for at least one
second after the window reaches the closed
position.
If an electric window meets an obstacle
during operation, the movement of the
window must be reversed. To do this, press
the relevant control.
When the driver operates the passengers’
electric window controls, it is important to
ensure that nothing can prevent the window
from closing properly.
It is important to ensure that passengers use
the electric windows correctly.
Pay particular attention to children when
operating the windows.
Be aware of passengers and/or other persons
present when closing windows remotely using
the electronic key.
Do not put your head or arms through the
open windows when the vehicle is moving -
risk of serious injury!

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Ease of use and comfort
With the Keyless Entry and Starting system, the
charger’s operation may be briefly disrupted
when a door is opened or the ignition is switched
off.
Charging
► Open the flap to access the charging area.
► With the charging area clear, place a device
in its centre.
The system is not designed to charge multiple devices simultaneously.


Do not leave any metal objects (coins,
keys, vehicle remote control, etc.) in the
charging area while a device is being
charged, due to the risk of overheating or
interrupting the charging process.
the sun's rays and cause a fire - risk of fire or
damage to interior surfaces!
Sun visor
► With the ignition on, raise the concealing
flap; depending on the version, the mirror is
illuminated automatically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket
holder.
Glove box
► To open the glove box, lift the handle.
Never drive with the glove box open
when a passenger is at the front. It may
cause injury during sharp deceleration!
USB sockets

USB sockets allow the connection of a portable
device.
The USB socket at the front on the right-hand side also allows a
smartphone to be connected by Android Auto
® or
CarPlay®, enabling certain smartphone
applications to be used on the touch screen.
For best results, use a cable made or approved
by the device manufacturer.
These applications can be managed using the
steering-mounted controls or the audio system
controls.
When the USB socket is used, the
portable device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed if the
power drawn by the portable device exceeds
the current supplied by the vehicle.
For more information about how to use this
equipment, refer to the sections describing
the audio and telematics systems.
12 V accessory socket



► Plug in a 12 V accessory (with a maximum
rated power of 120 W) using a suitable adapter.
Observe the maximum power rating to
avoid damaging the accessory.
The connection of an electrical device not approved by PEUGEOT, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio reception or
interference with displays in the screens.
Wireless smartphone
charger




This system allows wireless charging of a
portable device such as a smartphone, using the
magnetic induction principle, in accordance with
the Qi 1.1 standard.
The portable device to be charged must be
compatible with the Qi standard, either by design
or by using a compatible holder or shell.
A mat can also be used provided that it is
approved by the Manufacturer.
The charging area is identified by the Qi symbol.
The charger works with the engine running and
with the Stop & Start system in STOP mode.
Charging is managed by the smartphone.

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Ease of use and comfort
3With the Keyless Entry and Starting system, the
charger’s operation may be briefly disrupted
when a door is opened or the ignition is switched
off.
Charging
► Open the flap to access the charging area.
► With the charging area clear , place a device
in its centre.
The system is not designed to charge multiple devices simultaneously.


Do not leave any metal objects (coins,
keys, vehicle remote control, etc.) in the
charging area while a device is being
charged, due to the risk of overheating or
interrupting the charging process.
Mats
Fitting

When fitting it on the driver's side, only use
the mountings present on the carpet (a "click"
indicates proper locking).
The other mats are simply laid over the carpet.
Removing/refitting
► To remove it on the driver's side, move the
seat backwards and unclip the fasteners.
►

T
o refit it, position the mat and secure it by
pressing down.
►

Check that the mat is secured correctly
.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:– Only use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle; these
fixings must be used.
–

Never fit one mat on top of another
.
The use of mats not approved by PEUGEOT
may interfere with access to the pedals and
hinder the operation of the cruise control/
speed limiter.
The approved mats have two fasteners
located underneath the seat.
Courtesy lamps
Non touch-sensitive version
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Front reading lamps (depending on version)
Front courtesy lamp
In this position, the courtesy lamp comes
on gradually:
–

when the vehicle is unlocked.
–


when the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
–


when a door is opened.
–


when the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate the vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
–


when the vehicle is locked.
–


when the ignition is switched on.

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Ease of use and comfort
Advice on care
To preserve the properties of the glazed roof,
wipe and dry-clean the inner glass using a clean,
soft cloth.
For stubborn stains, clean the glass using
screenwash fluid, rinse with clean water, then dry
with a clean, soft cloth.
Never use soapy water, abrasive
products, petrol, solvents or detergents
(particularly ammonia-based or strongly
alcoholic products).
Boot fittings

1. Load space cover
2. Boot lamp
– 30 seconds after the last door is closed.Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In "Permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time
varies according to the circumstances:
–

With
the ignition off, approximately 10 minutes.
–

In energy saving mode, approximately 30
seconds.
–


With the engine running, unlimited.
Reading lamps
► With the ignition on, operate the
corresponding switch.
Do not place anything against the
courtesy lamps.
Touch version with LED
1. Front touch-sensitive courtesy lamp
2. Front touch-sensitive reading lamps
Front touch-sensitive courtesy lamp
It comes on gradually:
–
when the vehicle is unlocked.
–

when the ignition is switched off.
–


when a door is opened.
–


when the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate the vehicle.
It switches off:
–


when the vehicle is locked.
–


when the ignition is switched on.
–


30 seconds after the last door is closed.
The front and rear touch-sensitive reading lamps
come on and go off at the same time as the
courtesy lamp.
A

long press on the courtesy lamp completely
deactivates it from coming on (confirmed by the
“OFF" symbol).
Touch-sensitive reading
lamps
3. Rear touch-sensitive reading lamps
►
With the ignition on, press the corresponding
reading lamp.
Interior ambient lighting
Soft passenger compartment lighting improves
visibility inside the vehicle in low-light conditions.
You can activate/deactivate this function, adjust the brightness and
select a colour in the Driving/Vehicle touch
screen menu.
Panoramic glass sunroof
It has a tinted glass panoramic surface to
increase brightness and vision inside the vehicle.
It is equipped with a manual blind which helps to
maintain a comfortable temperature and reduce
the noise.
Opening/closing the blind

► To open/close the blind, take it by its handle
and pull it backwards/forwards to the required
position.

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Lighting and visibility
Automatic headlamp dipping
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations for
automatic lighting systems.
With the ring of the lighting control stalk in the
"AUTO" position and the function activated on
the touch screen, this system automatically
switches between dipped and main beam
headlamps, according to lighting and traffic
conditions, using a camera located at the top of
the windscreen.


This system is a driving aid. The driver remains responsible for
the vehicle's lighting, its correct use in the
prevailing light, visibility and traffic conditions,
and for compliance with driving and vehicle
regulations.
Guide-me-home and
welcome lighting
Guide-me-home lighting
Automatic
With the ring of the lighting control stalk in the
"AUTO" position and when the light is poor, the
dipped beam headlamps come on automatically
when the ignition is switched off.
You can activate/deactivate this function and adjust the guide-me-
home lighting duration in the Driving/Vehicle
touch screen menu.
Manual

► With the ignition off, pull the lighting control
stalk toward you ("headlamp flash") to activate/
deactivate the function.
Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off
automatically after a period of time.
Welcome lighting
When the vehicle is unlocked, if the ambient
light is low and the "Automatic illumination of
headlamps" function is activated, this system
automatically turns on certain exterior lamps
as well as certain lamps in the passenger
compartment.
You can activate/deactivate this function and adjust the welcome
lighting duration in the Driving
/ Vehicle touch
screen menu.
Door mirror spotlamps
These spotlamps facilitate access to the vehicle
by lighting the ground near the front doors.
The spotlamps come on automatically:
–

when the vehicle is unlocked.
–


when a door is opened.
–


when a request to locate the vehicle is
received from the remote control.
They also come on with the welcome lighting
and guide-me-home lighting functions.
They go off automatically after 30 seconds.
Automatic lighting systems - General
recommendations
The automatic lighting systems use a detection
camera, located at the top of the windscreen.
Operating limits
The system may be disrupted or not work
correctly:
–

When visibility conditions are poor
(e.g.

snowfall, heavy rain).
–

If the windscreen is dirty
, misted-up or
masked (e.g.
sticker) in front of the camera.
–

If the vehicle is facing highly reflective signs
or safety barrier reflectors.
The system is not able to detect:
–


Road users that do not have their own
lighting, such as pedestrians.
–


V

ehicles with hidden lighting (e.g. travelling
behind a safety barrier on the motorway).
–

V

ehicles at the top or bottom of a steep
slope, on winding roads, on crossroads.
Maintenance
Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the camera.
The internal surface of the windscreen can
also become misted around the camera.
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could
obstruct the camera.

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Driving
If the system malfunctions, indicated by the
display of a message, the engine will not start.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Starting / Switching off the
engine with the key
Key ignition switch

It has 3 positions:
1. StopInserting/removing the key, steering column
locked.
2. Ignition on Steering column unlocked, ignition on,
preheating (Diesel), switching the engine on.
3. Starting
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key or the remote control. This would weigh
down on its shaft in the ignition switch and
could cause a malfunction.
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or the charging of accessories.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops to
the reserve level, the system switches to energy
economy mode. The power supply is cut off
automatically to preserve the remaining battery
charge.
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied:
► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►

With an
automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector in mode N or P then depress the brake
pedal.
►

Insert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
►


Unlock
the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain cases, you may need to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (e.g.
wheels turned to full lock).
►

With a
petrol engine , operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3 without
pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. Once the engine has started, release the
key and allow it to return to position 2.
Petrol engines
After a cold start, preheating the catalytic
converter can cause noticeable engine
vibrations, for anything up to 2 minutes
(accelerated idle speed).
►

With a
Diesel engine, turn the key to position
2, to

activate the engine preheating system.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off on
the instrument panel, then turn the key to
position 3 without pressing the accelerator pedal,
to operate the starter motor. Once the engine
has started, release the key and allow it to return
to position 2.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
may stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp does not
come on.
In mild conditions, do not leave the engine
to warm up while stationary, but move off
straight away and drive at moderate speed.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a few
seconds before operating the starter motor
again. If the engine does not start after a few
attempts, do not keep trying - risk of
damaging the starter motor and the engine!
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Switching off the engine
► Immobilise the vehicle.
► With the engine at idle, turn the key to
position 1.
► Remove the key from the ignition switch.
► To lock the steering column, turn the steering
wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
Never switch off the ignition before the
complete immobilisation of the vehicle.
With the engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off - risk of
loss of control of the vehicle!
Check that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
When leaving the vehicle, keep the key in
your possession and lock the vehicle.
Energy economy mode
After the engine has stopped (position 1. Stop),
for a maximum combined duration of 30 minutes,
you can still use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, courtesy lamps or dipped
beam headlamps.

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Driving
while pressing the "START/STOP" button to
assist unlocking of the steering column.
Petrol engines
With Petrol engines, after a cold start,
pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause
noticeable engine vibrations, for anything up
to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).
If the engine stalls, release the clutch
pedal and fully depress it again, the
engine will restart automatically.
Switching off
► Immobilise the vehicle using the parking
brake.
►

With a
manual gearbox, ideally put the gear
lever into neutral.
►

With an
automatic gearbox, ideally select
mode
P or N.
►

Press the "
START/STOP" button.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Starting/Switching off the
electric motor
Starting
The drive selector must be in mode P.
► Fully depress the brake pedal and briefly
press the "
START/STOP" button.
►

Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the
READY

indicator lamp comes on and an audible
signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is
ready to drive.
►

With your foot on the brake, press the
"

Unlock" button and select mode
D/B
or R.
►

Release the brake pedal, then accelerate.
On starting, the instrument panel lights up and
the power indicator needle or cursor moves
to the "neutral" position.

The steering column
automatically unlocks (you may hear a sound
and feel the steering wheel move).
Switching off
► Press the " START/STOP" button.
Before exiting the vehicle, check that:
–

The drive selector is in mode P

.
–
The READY indicator lamp is off.
If the driver's door is opened while the
required conditions for stopping are not
satisfied, an audible signal is emitted,
accompanied by the display of a warning
message.
Switching on the ignition
without starting the engine


With the electronic key in the passenger
compartment, pressing the " START/STOP"
button, without depressing any of the pedals ,
allows the ignition to be switched on without
starting the engine.
►

Press this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column,
to enable the engine to be started if the system
fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or
if the battery in the electronic key is flat.


► Place and hold the remote control against the
back-up reader.
► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox or a drive
selector, select mode P, then depress the brake
pedal.
► Press the "START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
Back-up switch-off

If the electronic key is not detected or is no
longer in the recognition zone, a message

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Driving
6

► Place and hold the remote control against the
back-up reader .
►

W
ith a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►

W
ith an automatic gearbox or a drive
selector, select mode
P, then depress the brake
pedal.
►

Press the "
START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
Back-up switch-off

If the electronic key is not detected or is no
longer in the recognition zone, a message appears in the instrument panel when closing a
door or trying to switch off the engine.
►

T
o confirm the instruction to switch off the
engine, press the " START/STOP" button for
approximately 5 seconds.
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Emergency switch-off
In case of emergency only, the engine can be
switched off without conditions (even when
driving).
►

Press the "
START/STOP" button for about
5
seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
Manual parking brake
Release

► Pull the parking brake lever up slightly , press
the release button, then lower the lever fully.
When driving the vehicle, if this warning
lamp and the STOP warning lamp come
on, accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message, this means that the
parking brake is still applied or has not been fully
released.
Application
► Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise
the vehicle.
When parking on a slope, turn the
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and switch off
the ignition.
Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the
parking brake when the engine is switched off
and releases it when the vehicle moves off.




At any time, with the engine running:
► T o apply the parking brake, briefly pull the
control.