Peugeot 208 (2017 year). Manual — part 7

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Safety

Installing a child seat attached with the seat belt

In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using the seat belt and universally approved
(a) in relation to the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.

Weight of the child / indicative age

Seat

Under 13 kg

(groups 0 (b)

and 0+)

Up to about 1 year

old

9-18 kg

(group 1)

From about 1 to

3 years old

15-25 kg

(group 2)

From about 3 to

6 years old

22-36 kg

(group 3)

From about 6 to

10 years old

Front passenger

seat (c), (e)

With height

adjustment

U(R)

U(R)

U(R)

U(R)

Without height

adjustment

U*

U*

U*

U*

Outer rear seats (d)

U

U

U

U

Centre rear seat (d)

U (f)

U (f)

U

U

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Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with backrest
on a passenger seat. Refit the head
restraint once the child seat has been
removed.

U:

seat suitable for the installation of a
child seat secured using the seat belt
and universally approved for "rearward
facing" and/or "forward facing" use.

U(R): as for U, the vehicle seat must be

adjusted to the highest and fully back
position.

U*:

as for U, straightening the backrest.

(a)

Universal child seat: child seat that can
be installed in all vehicles using the seat
belt.

(b)

Group 0: from birth to 10 kg. Infant car
seats and "car cots" cannot be installed
on the front passenger seat.

(c)

Refer to the current legislation in your
country before installing your child on
this seat.

(d)

To install a child seat at the rear,
rearward or forward facing, move the
front seat forward, then adjust the
backrest to an upright position to allow
enough room for the child seat and the
child's legs.

(e)

When a "rearward facing" child seat is
installed in the front passenger seat, the
passenger airbag must be deactivated.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
When a "forward facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat,
the passenger's airbag must remain
activated.

(f)

A child seat with support leg must never
be installed on this passenger seat.

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"ISOFIX" mountings

Your vehicle has been approved in accordance
with the latest ISOFIX regulations.
The seats, shown below, are fitted with ISOFIX
compliant mountings:

There are three rings for each seat:

This arrangement reduces forward tipping of
the child seat in the event of a front impact.
This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.
ISOFIX child seats are fitted with two latches
which are secured on the two rings A.
Some seats also have an upper strap which is
attached to ring B.

F pass the strap of the child seat over the seat

backrest, centring it between the openings
for the head restraint rods,

F fix the hook of the upper strap to ring B,
F tighten the upper strap.

When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the
left-hand rear position of the bench seat,
before fitting the seat, first move the
centre rear seat belt towards the middle
of the vehicle, so as to avoid interference
with the operation of the seat belt.

The incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises the child's
protection in the event of an accident.
Strictly follow the fitting instructions
provided in the user guide supplied with
the child seat.

For information on the possibilities for
installing ISOFIX child seats in your
vehicle, refer to the summary table.

- two rings A, located between the vehicle's

seat backrest and cushion, indicated by a
marking,

- a ring B, behind the seat, indicated by a

marking, called Top Tether, for securing the
upper strap.

To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER:
F remove and stow the head restraint before

installing the child seat in this position (refit
it once the child seat has been removed),

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"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus and its ISOFIX

base"

(size category: E)

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

Installed rearward facing using an ISOFIX

base which is attached to the rings A.

The base has a support leg, height

adjustable, which rests on the vehicle's floor.

This child seat can also be secured with a

seat belt. In this case, only the shell is used

and must be attached to the vehicle seat

using the three-point seat belt.

"FAIR G 0/1 S and its RWF B ISOFIX base"

(size category: C)

Group 0+ and 1: from birth to 18 kg

Installed in the rearward facing position.

Is installed using an ISOFIX base attached to

the rings A.

6 seat body angles.

Use the type B ISOFIX base: rearward

facing (RWF).

This child seat can also be used in a forward

facing position on seating positions not

equipped with ISOFIX mountings.

In this case, the child seat body must be

attached to the seat of the vehicle by the

three point seat belt.

ISOFIX child seats recommended
by PEUGEOT

PEUGEOT offers a range of ISOFIX child seats
recommended and type approved for your
vehicle.

Also consult the installation notes from the
child seat’s manufacturer to find out how
to install and remove the seat.

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"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX"

(size category: B1)

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

Installed only in the forward facing position.

Attaches to rings A and ring B, referred to as

the Top Tether, using an upper strap.

3 seat body angles: sitting, reclining and lying

down.

This child seat can also be used on seats not

equipped with ISOFIX mountings.

In this case, it must be secured to the

vehicle's seat by the three-point seat belt.

Adjust the front seat of the vehicle so that the

child's feet do not touch the backrest.

"Baby P2C Midi and its ISOFIX base"

(size categories: D, C, A, B, B1)

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

Installed rearward facing using an ISOFIX

base which is attached to the rings A.

The base has a support leg, height

adjustable, which rests on the vehicle's floor.

This child seat can also be used forward

facing.

This child seat cannot be secured with a

seat belt.

We recommend that you use the seat in the

rearward facing position up to the age of

3 years.

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Summary table of locations for ISOFIX child seats

In line with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on the vehicle seats fitted with ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from A to G, is indicated on the child
seat next to the ISOFIX logo.

Weight of the child / indicative age

Under 10 kg

(group 0)

Up to about

6 months

Under 10 kg

(group 0)

Under 13 kg

(group 0+)

Up to about 1 year

9-18 kg

(group 1)

From about 1 to 3 years old

Type of ISOFIX child seat

Cot

Rearward facing

Rearward facing

Forward facing

ISOFIX size category

F

G

C

D

E

C

D

A

B

B1

Front passenger seat

Not ISOFIX

Side rear seats

X

IL-SU*

IL-SU

IL-SU*

IL-SU

IUF

IL-SU

Centre rear seat

Not ISOFIX

* vehicle seat in a special position: move the seats in front of the child seat forward.

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IUF:

seat suitable for the installation of
an Isofix Universal seat, "Forward
facing", secured using the upper strap.

IL-SU:

seat suitable for the installation of
an Isofix Semi-Universal seat which
is either:
-

"rearward facing" fitted with an
upper strap or a support leg,

-

"forward facing" fitted with a
support leg,

-

a cot fitted with an upper strap
or a support leg.

For securing the upper strap, refer to
the "ISOFIX Mountings" section.

X:

seat not suitable for the installation
of a child seat of the weight group
indicated.

Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with backrest
on a passenger seat.
Refit the head restraint once the child seat
has been removed.

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Advice

The incorrect installation of a child seat in a
vehicle compromises the child's protection in
the event of an accident.
Check that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat as this could
make it unstable.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
child seat harnesses keeping the slack
relative to the child's body to a minimum,
even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat firmly on the seat of your
vehicle. If your passenger seat is adjustable,
move it forwards if necessary.
At rear seating positions, always leave
sufficient space between the front seat and:
- a "rearward facing" child seat,
- the feet of a child seated in a "forward

facing" child seat.

For this, move the seat forward and if
necessary straighten its backrest too.

For optimal installation of the "forward facing"
child seat, verify that its backrest is as close
as possible to the backrest of the vehicle
seat, if possible in contact with it.
The head restraint must be removed before
installing a child seat with a backrest on a
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint once
the child seat has been removed.

Children in front
The legislation on carrying children on the
front passenger seat is specific to each
country. Refer to the legislation in force in
your country.
Deactivate the passenger's front airbag when
a rearward facing child seat is installed on the
front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.

Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
PEUGEOT recommends using a booster seat
with a backrest, equipped with a belt guide at
shoulder level.

As a safety precaution, do not leave:
- a child or children alone and unattended in

a vehicle,

- a child or an animal in a vehicle exposed

to the sun, with the windows closed,

- the keys within the reach of children inside

the vehicle.

To prevent accidental opening of the doors
and rear windows, use the child lock.
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of the
sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.

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Deactivation

F With the ignition on, press this button again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off,
accompanied by a message to confirm
deactivation.
This indicator lamp remains off while the child
lock is switched off.

Any other state of the indicator lamp
indicates a fault with the electric child
locks.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.

This system is independent and in no
circumstances does it take the place of
the central locking control.
Check the status of the child lock each
time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.

Child lock

Manual system

Mechanical system to prevent opening of a rear
door using its interior control.
The control is located on the edge of each rear
door.

Locking

F Using the ignition key, turn the red control

as far as it will go:
- to the left on the left-hand rear door,
- to the right on the right-hand rear door.

Release

F Using the ignition key, turn the red control

as far as it will go:
- to the right on the left-hand rear door,
- to the left on the right-hand rear door.

Electrical system

Electric system, with the control located at the
front, for locking the rear doors so that they
cannot be opened using their interior controls.

Activation

F With the ignition on, press this button.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on,
accompanied by a message confirming
activation.
This indicator lamp remains on all the time that
the child lock is activated
It is still possible to open the doors from the
outside and operate the rear electric windows
from the driver's control panel.

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Eco-driving

Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices
that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel
consumption and CO

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emissions.

Optimise the use of your gearbox

With a manual gearbox, move off gently and
change up without waiting. During acceleration
change up early.

With an automatic or electronic gearbox,
give preference to automatic mode and avoid
pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or
suddenly.

The gear shift indicator invites you to engage
the most suitable gear: as soon as the
indication is displayed in the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an electronic or
automatic gearbox, this indicator appears only
in manual mode.

Drive smoothly

Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use
engine braking rather than the brake pedal,
and press the accelerator progressively. These
practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel
consumption and CO

2

emissions and also help

reduce the background traffic noise.

If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of
the system at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h)
when the traffic is flowing well.

Control the use of your electrical
equipment

Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it by
opening the windows and air vents before using
the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows
and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help keep
the temperature in the passenger compartment
down (sunroof and window blinds, etc.).
Unless it has automatic regulation, switch off
the air conditioning as soon as the desired
temperature has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.

Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps
when the ambient light level does not require
their use.

Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up
much faster while driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (film, music, video game
etc.), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of
fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.

Limit the causes of excess
consumption

Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the
heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as
close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,
bicycle carrier, trailer, etc.). Use a roof box in
preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and
refit your summer tyres.

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Observe the recommendations
on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold,
referring to the label in the door aperture,
driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
- before a long journey,
- at each change of season,
- after a long period out of use.
Do not forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan.

Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter, etc.) and
observe the schedule of operations in the
manufacturer's service schedule.

With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR
system is faulty, your vehicle becomes
polluting. Visit as soon as possible a
PEUGEOT or a qualified workshop to make
your vehicle’s level of nitrogen oxide emissions
compliant to the standard.

When filling the tank, do not continue after the
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cut-off of the nozzle to avoid overflow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after
the first 1,800 miles (3,000 kilometres) that you
will see the fuel consumption settle down to a
consistent average.

Driving recommendations

Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
As a safety measure, the driver should only
carry out any operations that require close
attention when the vehicle is stationary.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In bad weather, drive smoothly, anticipate the
need to brake and increase the distance from
other vehicles.

Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. There is a risk of poisoning and
death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to guarantee
correct operation and the longevity of
the mechanical elements of your vehicle,
engine and gearbox, the engine must be
left running for 4 minutes before driving.

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Important!

Never drive with the parking brake applied
– Risk of overheating and damage to the
braking system!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, never park or run
the engine on inflammable surfaces (dry
grass, fallen leaves, etc.): Risk of fire!

Never leave a vehicle unsupervised with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral or position N or P, depending on
the type of gearbox.

Driving on flooded roads

We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.

In case of towing

Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.

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.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. The maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10% for every
1,000 metres of altitude.

Please respect the maximum towable
weights.

If you are obliged to drive through water:
- check that the depth of water does not

exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users,

- deactivate the Stop & Start system,
- drive as slowly as possible without stalling.

In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h),

- do not stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.

If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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F Take into account the increased sensitivity

to 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 To lower the engine speed, reduce your

speed.

The maximum towable load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

F If this warning lamp and the

STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at
least 600 miles (1,000 kilometres).

Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.

Tyres

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 to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine PEUGEOT
towbar is used.

If the exterior temperature is high, it is
recommended that the engine be allowed
to idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the vehicle
comes to a stop, to facilitate its cooling.

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Starting – Switching off
the engine

Ignition switch

1.

Stop position.

2.

Ignition on position.

3.

Starting position.

Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a malfunction.

Starting

F Insert the key into the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting code.

With a manual gearbox, place the gear
selector in neutral then fully depress the clutch
pedal.

With an electronic gearbox, place the gear
selector at N then press the brake pedal firmly.

With an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector at P or N then press the brake pedal
firmly.

F Unlock the steering column by

simultaneously turning the steering and the
key.

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In some cases, you may have to apply
some force to turn the steering (if the
wheels are on lock against a kerb, for
example).

F Turn the key towards the dashboard to

position 3 (Starting).

F When the engine starts, release the key.

Electronic immobiliser

The original key contains a coded electronic
chip. When the ignition is switched on, starting
is only possible if the code is detected and
recognised.
This protection against theft locks the engine
management system a few moments after the
ignition is switched off and prevents starting of
the engine following a break-in.

In the event of a fault, you are
informed by lighting of this warning
lamp in the instrument panel, an
audible signal and a message in the
screen.

In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.

Switching off

F Stop the vehicle.
F Turn the key towards you to position 1

(Stop).

F Remove the key from the ignition switch.
F To lock the steering column, turn the

steering until it locks.

Coasting
For safety reasons, do not free-wheel.
Otherwise, some vehicle functions will no
longer be active.

To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, the front wheels should be
straight before switching off the engine.

Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.

Key left in
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on), the
ignition will be switched off automatically
after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1 (Stop), then back to position
2 (Ignition on).

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Parking brake

Releasing

F Pull the parking brake lever up slightly,

press the release button then lower the
lever fully.

When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the screen, this
indicates that the parking brake
is still on or has not been fully
released. Remember to fully lower
the parking brake lever.

Applying

F Pull the lever up to immobilise your vehicle.

When parking on a steep slope, direct
your wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear opposite
to the direction the vehicle is facing and
switch off the ignition.
On return to the vehicle, remember that
a gear had been engaged before starting
the engine.

If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is noticed,
the parking brake must be checked, even
between two services.
Checks of this safety-related system must
be carried by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.