steering PEUGEOT 208 2021 Owners Manual

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Contents
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Overview
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Eco-driving
1InstrumentsInstrument panels 9
Warning and indicator lamps 12
Indicators 19
Manual test 23
Total distance recorder 23
Lighting dimmer 23
Trip computer 24
5-inch touch screen 25
7-inch or 10-inch touch screen 26
Additional remotely operable functions
(Electric)
28
2AccessRemote control / Key 30
Proximity Keyless Entry and Start 32
Central locking 34
Back-up procedures 34
Doors 37
Boot 37
Alarm 38
Electric windows 40
3Ease of use and comfortPEUGEOT i-Cockpit 41
Front seats 41
Steering wheel adjustment 43
Mirrors 43
Rear bench seat 45
Heating and Ventilation 46
Manual air conditioning 47
Automatic air conditioning 48
Front demisting - de-icing 50
Heated windscreen 50
Rear screen demisting/defrosting 50
Temperature pre-conditioning (Electric) 51
Interior fittings 51
Courtesy lamps 53
Interior ambient lighting 54
Panoramic glass sunroof 54
Boot fittings 55
Rear shelf (Van) 55
4Lighting and visibilityExterior lighting control stalk 57
Direction indicators 58
Headlamp beam height adjustment 59
Automatic illumination of headlamps 59
Guide-me-home and welcome lighting 60
Automatic lighting systems - General
recommendations
60
Automatic headlamp dipping 61
Wiper control stalk 61
Changing a wiper blade 63
Automatic wipers 64
5SafetyGeneral safety recommendations 65
Hazard warning lamps 65
Horn 66
Pedestrian horn (Electric) 66
Emergency or assistance 66
Electronic stability control (ESC) 68
Seat belts 70
Airbags 72
Child seats 74
Deactivating the front passenger airbag 76
ISOFIX child seats 78
i-Size child seats 81
Child lock 82
6DrivingDriving recommendations 84
Starting / Switching off the engine with
the key
86
Starting/Switching off the engine with
Keyless Entry and Starting
87
Manual parking brake 89
Electric parking brake 89
5-speed manual gearbox 92
6-speed manual gearbox 92
Automatic gearbox (EAT6) 92
Automatic gearbox (EAT8) 94
Drive selector (Electric) 97
Driving modes 98
Hill start assist 99
Gear shift indicator 100
Stop & Start 100
Tyre under-inflation detection 102
Driving and manoeuvring aids - General
recommendations
103
Road signs recognition 104
Speed limiter 108
Cruise control - Specific recommendations 109
Cruise control 11 0
Drive Assist Plus 111
Adaptive cruise control 111
Lane positioning assist 11 5
Active lane departure warning system 11 9
Blind spot sensors 122
Active Safety Brake with Collision Risk Alert
and Intelligent emergency braking assistance
123
Distraction detection 126

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Parking sensors 127
Visiopark 1 129
Park Assist 131
7Practical informationCompatibility of fuels 136
Refuelling 136
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 137
Charging system (Electric) 137
Charging the traction battery (Electric) 143
Towing device 146
Towing device with quickly detachable towball 147
Roof bars 150
Snow chains 150
Very cold climate screens 151
Energy economy mode 152
Bonnet 153
Engine compartment 154
Checking levels 155
Checks 157
AdBlue® (BlueHDi) 159
Free-wheeling 161
Advice on care and maintenance 162
8In the event of a breakdownWarning triangle 164
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 164
Tool kit 164
Temporary puncture repair kit 166
Spare wheel 168
Changing a bulb 171
Fuses 175
12

V battery

/ Accessory battery 175
Towing the vehicle 178
9Technical dataEngine technical data and towed loads 181
Petrol engines 182
Diesel engines 184
Electric motor 185
Dimensions 186
Identification markings 186
10Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio systemFirst steps 187
Steering mounted controls 187
Menus 188
Radio 189
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio 190
Media 191
Telephone 192
Settings 194
Frequently asked questions 194
11PEUGEOT Connect RadioFirst steps 196
Steering mounted controls 197
Menus 198
Applications 199
Radio 199
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio 201
Media 201
Telephone 203
Settings 206
Frequently asked questions 207
12PEUGEOT Connect NavFirst steps 209
Steering mounted controls 210
Menus 210
Voice commands 212
Navigation 215
Connected navigation 218
Applications 220
Radio 223
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio 224
Media 224
Telephone 226
Settings 228
Frequently asked questions 230
13Event data recorders
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Overview
Instruments and controls
These illustrations and descriptions are intended
as a guide. The presence and location of certain
elements may vary, depending on the version or
trim level.


1.Courtesy lamp/Front reading lamps
Emergency and assistance call buttons
Warning lamps display for seat belts and front
passenger airbag
2. Interior rear view mirror
3. Instrument panel
4. Fusebox
5. Electric windows
Electric door mirrors
6. Bonnet release
7. Front passenger airbag
8. Glove box


1.Touch screen
2. Switching the engine on/off
3. Central controls
4. USB socket(s) 5.
Storage compartment or Wireless
smartphone charger
6. Storage compartment/12 V socket
7. Gearbox or drive selector
8. Electric parking brake
9. Choice of driving mode
Steering-mounted controls

1.Exterior lighting controls/Direction indicators/
Service indicator
2. Wiper/Screenwash/Trip computer controls
3. Automatic gearbox control paddles
4. Audio system controls
A. Select the instrument panel display mode
B. Voice commands
C. Decrease/Increase volume

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Instruments
1• Information related to the gearbox and gear
shift indicator (Petrol or Diesel).
•

Information related to the drive selector
(Electric).
•


Fuel gauge (Petrol or Diesel).
•


Range (Petrol or Diesel).
•


Coolant temperature indicator (Petrol or
Diesel).
•


Charge level and range indicator (Electric).
•


Power indicator (Electric).
•


Driving mode.
–


in variable locations:
•


Digital speedometer
.
•

T
otal distance recorder.
•

Status or alert messages displayed
temporarily

.
Optional information
Depending on the selected display mode and
active features, additional information may be
displayed:
–
Rev counter (Petrol or Diesel).
–


T
rip computer.
–

Driving aid functions.
–


Speed limiter or cruise control.
–


Media currently playing.
–


Navigation instructions.
–


Analogue speedometer
.
–

Engine information (G-meters, Power-meters,
Boost,

Torque) in Sport mode.
–

Energy flows (Electric).
Customising the instrument
panel
Depending on version, the appearance of the
instrument panel may be customisable (colour
and/or display mode).
Display language and units
These depend on the touch screen
settings.
When travelling abroad, the speed must be
shown in the official units of the country you
are driving in (mph, miles or km/h, km).
As a safety measure, these adjustments must be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Choice of display colour (Petrol or
Diesel)
Depending on version, the instrument panel
display colour depends on the colour scheme
chosen in this system.
The settings are changed via the Settings touch screen menu.
Choosing the display mode
In each mode, specific types of information are
displayed on the instrument panel.


► Turn the thumbwheel on the left of the
steering wheel to display and scroll through the
various modes on the instrument panel.
►

Press the thumbwheel to confirm the mode.
If you do not press the thumbwheel, the selected
display mode is automatically applied after a few
moments.
Display modes
– "Dials": standard display of analogue and
digital speedometers, total distance recorder
and: •

fuel gauge, coolant temperature indicator
and rev counter (Petrol or Diesel).
•


battery charge level indicator and power
indicator (Electric).
–

"Navigation": specific display, showing current
navigation information (map and instructions).
–
"Driving": specific display, showing
information relating to active driving aid systems.
–
"Minimum": 2D display with digital
speedometer, total distance recorder and:

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Instruments
List of warning and
indicator lamps
Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP
Fixed, associated with another warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
A serious fault with the engine, braking system,
power steering or automatic gearbox or a major
electrical fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Engine self-diagnostic system (Petrol or
Diesel)
Fixed.
A major engine fault has been
detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Maximum coolant temperature (Petrol or
Diesel)
Fixed with display blocks lit in red
(with matrix instrument panel).
or
Fixed (except on matrix instrument panel).
The temperature of the cooling system is too
high.
Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has
cooled down before topping up the level, if
necessary. If the problem persists, carry out (2).
• fuel gauge and coolant temperature indicator
(Petrol or Diesel).
•

battery charge level indicator (Electric).
–

"Energy": specific display, showing a visual
representation of the vehicle’s energy flows
(Electric).
–
"Personal 1"/"Personal 2": display showing
information selected by the driver in the central
part of the instrument panel.
Configuring a "Personal" display mode
With PEUGEOT Connect Radio► Press Settings in the banner of the
touch screen.
► Select " Configuration ".
► Select "Instrument panel
personalisation".
With PEUGEOT Connect Nav
► Press Settings in the banner of the
touch screen.
►

Select "
OPTIONS".
► Select " Instrument panel
personalisation".
►

Select "
Personal 1" or "Personal 2".
►

Select the type of information using the scroll
arrows on the touch screen: •


"Default" (empty).
•

"Trip computer".
•

"Media".
•

"G-metres " (depending on version).
•

"Power-meters + Boost + Torque"
(depending on version).
• "Accessories consumption" (depending on
version).
►

Confirm to save and exit.
The information is displayed immediately on the
instrument panel if the corresponding display
mode is selected.
The type of information selected in "Personal 1" mode is not available in
"Personal 2" mode.
Warning and indicator
lamps
Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator
lamps inform the driver of the occurrence of a
malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operating
status of a system (operation or deactivation
indicator lamps). Certain lamps light up in two
ways (fixed or flashing) and/or in several colours.
Associated warnings
The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied
by an audible signal and/or a message displayed
in a screen.
Relating the type of alert to the operating status
of the vehicle allows you to determine whether
the situation is normal or whether a fault has
occurred: refer to the description of each lamp
for further information.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain red or orange warning lamps come on
for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on. These warning lamps should go off as soon
as the engine is started.
For more information on a system or a function,
refer to the corresponding section.
Persistent warning lamp
If a red or orange warning lamp comes on, there
may be fault which needs further investigation.
If a lamp remains lit
The references (1), (2) and (3) in the warning
and indicator lamp description indicate whether
you should contact a qualified professional in
addition to the immediate recommended actions.
(1): You must stop the vehicle .
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off
the ignition.
(2): Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
(3): Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Instruments
1List of warning and
indicator lamps
Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP
Fixed, associated with another warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
A serious fault with the engine, braking system,
power steering or automatic gearbox or a major
electrical fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Engine self-diagnostic system (Petrol or
Diesel)
Fixed.
A major engine fault has been
detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Maximum coolant temperature (Petrol or
Diesel)
Fixed with display blocks lit in red
(with matrix instrument panel).
or
Fixed (except on matrix instrument panel).
The temperature of the cooling system is too
high.
Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has
cooled down before topping up the level, if
necessary. If the problem persists, carry out (2).
Engine oil pressure (Petrol or Diesel)Fixed.
There is a fault with the engine lubrication
system.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
System malfunction (Electric)Fixed.
A fault involving the electric motor or
traction battery has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Cable connected (Electric)Fixed when the ignition is switched on.
The charging cable is connected to the
vehicle's connector.
Fixed when the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by a message.
It is not possible to start the vehicle while the
charging cable is connected to the vehicle’s
connector.
Disconnect the charging cable and close the
flap.
12V battery charge
Fixed.
The battery charging circuit is faulty
(e.g.

dirty terminals, loose or severed alternator
belt).
Carry out (1).
If the electric parking brake stops working,
immobilise the vehicle:
►

With the manual gearbox, engage a gear
.
►

With the EA
T6 automatic gearbox, move the
gear selector to position

P
. ►

With the EA
T8 automatic gearbox or drive
selector, fit the chock against one of the wheels.
Clean and tighten the terminals. If the warning
lamp does not go off when the engine is started,
carry out (2).
Door(s) openFixed, associated with a message
identifying the access.
A door or the tailgate is not properly closed
(speed less than 6 mph (10 km/h)).
Fixed, associated with a message
identifying the access, accompanied by
an audible signal.
A door or the tailgate is not properly closed
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)).
Seat belts not fastened/unfastenedFixed or flashing, accompanied by an
increasing audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been
unfastened.
Manual parking brakeFixed.
The parking brake is applied or not
properly released.
Electric parking brakeFixed.
The electric parking brake is applied.
Flashing.
Application/release is faulty.
Carry out (1): park on flat ground (on a level
surface).
With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.

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Instruments
Automatic functions deactivated (electric
parking brake)
Fixed.
The "automatic application" (on switching
off the engine) and "automatic release" (on
acceleration) functions are deactivated.
If automatic application/release is no longer
possible:
►

Start the engine.
►


Use the control to apply the electric parking
brake.
►


T

ake your foot fully off the brake pedal.
►

Hold the control pressed in the release
direction for between 10 and 15 seconds.
►


Release the control.
►


Depress and hold the brake pedal.
►


Pull the control in the application direction for
2


seconds.
►

Release the control and the brake pedal.
Malfunction (with electric parking brake)Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake fault".
The vehicle cannot be immobilised with the
engine running.
If manual application and release commands are
not working, the electric parking brake control is
faulty.
The automatic functions must be used at all
times and are automatically reactivated in the
event of a fault with the control.
Carry out (2).
Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake
fault".
The electric parking brake is faulty: manual and
automatic functions may not be working.
When stationary, to immobilise the vehicle:
►

Pull the electric parking brake control and
hold it for approximately 7 to 15 seconds, until
the indicator lamp lights up on the instrument
panel.
If this procedure does not work, secure the
vehicle:
►


Park on a level surface.
►


With a manual gearbox, engage a gear
.
►

With an automatic gearbox or drive selector
,
select

P, then place the supplied chock against
one of the wheels.
Then carry out (2).
Collision Risk Alert/Active Safety BrakeFixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
The system has been deactivated via the touch
screen (Driving/Vehicle menu).
Flashing.
The system activates and brakes the
vehicle momentarily to reduce the speed of
collision with the vehicle in front.
For more information, refer to the Driving
section.
Fixed, accompanied by a message and
an audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Fixed.
The system has a fault.
If these warning lamps come on after the engine
is switched off and then restarted, carry out (3).
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a fault.
The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry
out (3).
Power steeringFixed.
The power steering has a fault.
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry
out (3).
Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip
regulation (ASR)
Fixed.
The system is deactivated.
The DSC/ASR system is reactivated
automatically when the vehicle is restarted,
and at speeds above approximately 31 mph
(50

km/h).
At speeds below 31
mph (50 km/h), it can be
reactivated manually.
Flashing.
DSC/ASR system regulation is activated
in the event of a loss of grip or trajectory.
Fixed.
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.
Carry out (3).

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Anti-theft protection
Do not modify the electronic vehicle
immobiliser, as this might result in
malfunctions.
For vehicles with a key ignition switch,
remember to remove the key and turn the
steering wheel to engage the steering lock.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked could make
it more difficult for the emergency services
to enter the passenger compartment in an
emergency.
As a safety precaution, remove the key from
the ignition or take the electronic key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
PEUGEOT dealer, to ensure that the keys
in your possession are the only ones able to
start the vehicle.
Proximity Keyless Entry
and Start
This is a Keyless Entry and Starting system.
It enables automatic vehicle locking/unlocking
simply by detecting the electronic key. As long as the driver has the electronic key
on their person, the vehicle unlocks as they
approach and locks when they walk away.
If the electronic key is present in an area
between 2 and 7 m from the vehicle for more
than 30 minutes, the system is deactivated to
preserve the battery.
Key recognition zones:


Zone A: automatic locking on moving away from
the vehicle (about 2
metres from the vehicle).
Zone B: automatic unlocking and welcome
lighting on approaching the vehicle (between 1
and 2
metres from the vehicle).
For more information on Welcome lighting,
please refer to the corresponding section.
The automatic functions are configured via the Driving/Vehicle touch screen
menu.
Unlocking the vehicle

Selective unlocking (driver’s door, boot) is
configured in the Driving/Vehicle touch
screen menu.
Selective unlocking is deactivated by default.
Complete unlocking
The vehicle (doors and boot) unlocks:
► Either automatically as the driver approaches
in zone
B, if the automatic functions are
activated.
►

Or by gently pressing the driver's door handle
or the button on the boot.
Unlocking, and alarm deactivation (depending
on version), is confirmed by the flashing of the
sidelamps and/or daytime running lamps.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
If the electronic key remains around the
vehicle (zones A or B) for more than 15
minutes without action, the automatic
functions are deactivated. To unlock or lock
the vehicle, use the remote control or press
one of the door handles.
If using the door handle does not lock/unlock
the vehicle, bring the electronic key closer
and repeat the desired action.
Selective unlocking
Driver’s door and fuel filler/charging flap
They unlock:
► Either automatically when approaching the
driver’s door, if the automatic functions are
activated.
► Or by gently pressing the driver's door
handle.
► Once inside the vehicle, to unlock all
accesses, press the central locking button or pull
the opening control on any door.
Selective unlocking of the boot
The boot unlocks automatically as you approach
the rear of the vehicle.
► Press the tailgate control to open the boot.
The doors remain locked.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking

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Access
Battery type: CR2032/3 volts.
Without Keyless Entry and Starting


With Keyless Entry and Starting

► Unclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot and lift the cover .
►

Remove the flat battery from its housing.
►


Put the new battery in place, respecting the
polarity

. Start by inserting it into the contacts
located in the corner, then clip the cover onto
the unit.
►
Reinitialise the remote control.
For more information on Reinitialising the
remote control

, refer to the corresponding
section.
Do not throw remote control batteries
away, as they contain metals that are
harmful to the environment. Take them to an
approved disposal point.
Do not ingest battery.
Chemical Burn Hazard
This product contains a coin / button cell
battery.
If the coin / button cell battery is swallowed,
it can cause severe internal burns in just 2
hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from
children.
If the battery compartment does not close
securely, stop using the product and keep it
away from children.
If you think batteries might have been
swallowed or placed inside any part of the
body, seek immediate medical attention.
Risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.
Replace battery with the same type.
Risk of explosion or the leakage of
flammable liquid or gas.
Do not use in /store in /bring into environment
of extremely high temperature or extremely
low pressure due to the very high altitude.
Do not attempt to burn, crush, or cut used
battery.
Reinitialising the remote
control
Following replacement of the battery or in
the event of a fault, it may be necessary to
reinitialise the remote control.
Without Keyless Entry and Starting

► Switch the ignition off.
► T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
►

Immediately press the closed padlock button
for a few seconds.
► Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
With Keyless Entry and Starting

► Insert the mechanical key (incorporated into
the remote control) into the lock to open the
vehicle.
► Place the electronic key against the back-up
reader on the steering column and hold it there
until the ignition is switched on.
► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox or drive
selector, while in mode P, depress the brake
pedal.
► Switch on the ignition by pressing the
"START/STOP" button.

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2► Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
With Keyless Entry and Starting

► Insert the mechanical key (incorporated into
the remote control) into the lock to open the
vehicle.
►

Place the electronic key against the back-up
reader on the steering column and hold it there
until the ignition is switched on.
►


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

W
ith an automatic gearbox or drive
selector, while in mode

P
, depress the brake
pedal.
►

Switch on the ignition by pressing the
"

START/STOP" button.
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Doors
Opening
From outside
► After unlocking the vehicle or with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system electronic
key in the recognition zone, pull the door handle.
From inside
► Pull the interior opening control of a door; this
unlocks the vehicle completely .
With selective unlocking activated:
– Opening the driver's door unlocks
the driver's door only (if the vehicle has not
already been completely unlocked).
–

Opening one of the passenger doors
unlocks the rest of the vehicle.
Closing
If a door is not properly closed, this
warning lamp comes on accompanied by
a message if the engine is running, and an
audible signal when the vehicle is travelling at
more than 6
mph (10 km/h).
Boot
Opening
► After unlocking the vehicle or just the boot
(depending on version), press the opening
control and then lift the tailgate.
Closing
► Lower the tailgate using one of the interior
grab handles.
In the event of a malfunction or if you
experience difficulty opening or closing
the tailgate, have it checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay,
to avoid the issue deteriorating and prevent
any risk of the tailgate dropping, potentially
causing serious injury.
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
► Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock
from inside the boot.