Peugeot 208 (2017 year). Manual — part 4

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Electric adjustments

F Move control A to the right or to the left to

select the corresponding mirror.

F Move control B in any of the four directions

to adjust.

F Return control A to its home position

(centre).

Folding / unfolding

When locking the vehicle, the mirrors
fold automatically.

When unlocking the vehicle, the
mirrors unfold automatically.

F With the ignition on, pull control A

rearwards to fold the mirrors.

F Pull it again to unfold them.

If the mirrors are folded using control A,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked. Pull again on control A.

Objects seen in the mirror are in reality
closer than they appear.
Take this into account when assessing
the distance of vehicles approaching from
behind.

The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fold the mirrors when putting your vehicle
through an automatic car wash.
If necessary, the mirrors can be folded
manually.

Rear view mirror

Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps from other vehicles, etc.

Manual model

Adjustment
F Adjust the mirror so that the mirror is

directed correctly in the "day" position.

Day / night position

F Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-

dazzle position.

F Push the lever to change to the normal

"day" position.

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Automatic "electrochrome" model

In order to ensure optimum visibility during
your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens
automatically when reverse gear is
engaged.

This system automatically and progressively
changes between day and night use by means
of a sensor measuring the light coming from the
rear of the vehicle.

Front seats

Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is no object or person in
the way, preventing full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats
or jamming the seat if large objects are
placed on the floor behind the seat.

Standard seats

Longitudinal adjustment

F Raise the control and slide the seat

forwards or backwards.

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Height adjustment

F Pull the control upwards to raise or push

it downwards to lower, as many times as
necessary to obtain the position required.

Backrest angle

F Push the control backwards.

Head restraints

F To raise a head restraint, pull it upwards.
F To remove the head restraint, press the lug

A and pull the head restraint upwards.

F To put it back in place, engage the head

restraint rods in the apertures keeping them
in line with the seat backrest.

F To lower it, press on the lug A and on the

head restraint at the same time.

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The head restraint has support rods with
notches which prevent it from lowering;
this is a safety device in case of impact.
The adjustment is correct when the
upper edge of the head restraint is
level with the top of the head.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be fitted and correctly
adjusted.

F Raise the control and slide the seat

forwards or backwards.

Height adjustment

F Pull the control upwards to raise or push

it downwards to lower, as many times as
necessary to obtain the position required.

Bucket seats

Longitudinal adjustment

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Backrest angle

F Push the handle towards the rear and move

the seat backrest forwards or backwards.

Heated seats

With the engine running, the front seats can be
heated separately.

F Use the adjustment wheel, select the level

of heating required:

0:

Off.

1:

Low.

2:

Medium.

3:

High.

Do not use the function when the seat is
not occupied.
Reduce the intensity of the heating as
soon as possible.
When the seat and passenger
compartment have reached an adequate
temperature, you can stop the function;
reducing the consumption of electrical
current reduces fuel consumption.

Prolonged use at the highest setting is
not recommended for those with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness,
taking medication, etc.).
There is a risk of overheating the system if
material with insulating properties is used,
such as cushions or seat covers.
Do not use the system:
- if wearing damp clothing,
- if child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element in
the seat:
- do not place heavy objects on the seat,
- do not kneel or stand on the seat,
- do not place sharp objects on the seat,
- do not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
- do not use liquid products for cleaning

the seat,

- never use the heating function when

the seat is damp.

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Armrest

Comfort and storage system for the driver and
front passenger.

Cover with opening lever

F Lift the lever to raise the lid.

Storage space in the console

F Pull the armrest fully up.

Access to rear seats
(3-door)

Folding the front seat forward

Standard model

F Pull only this control upwards to fold the

backrest and slide the whole seat forward.

The front seat returns to its original position
when straightening the backrest.

Sport model

F Pull only this control forward to fold the seat

backrest and move the whole seat forward.

The front seat returns to its original position
when straightening the backrest.

Ensure that no object or person might
prevent the seat runners returning to their
original position; the return to this position
is necessary to secure the seat.
Ensure that the seat belt has reeled in
correctly so as to not impede passengers'
access to the rear seats.

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One-piece rear bench

Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and
folding one-piece backrest.

Folding the backrest

F Move the front seats forward if necessary.

F Position the outer seat belts on the backrest

and buckle them.

F Lower the head restraints to the lowest

position.

F Release the seat backrest 2 by pressing

controls 1 simultaneously.

F Fold the seat backrest 2 on to the fixed

cushion.

Raising the seat backrest

F Raise the seat backrest 2.
F Latch the backrest in place, the red

indicators on each control 1 are no longer
visible.

F Unbuckle and return the outer seat belts to

their normal positions ready for use.

2/3 – 1/3 split rear bench
seat

Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and
split backrest (left-hand 2/3, right-hand 1/3)
which can be folded individually to adapt the
load space in the boot.

Folding the backrest

F Move the corresponding front seat forwards

if necessary.

F Position the corresponding outer seat belt

against the backrest and buckle it.

F Fully lower or remove the head restraint.

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F Release the backrest by pressing control 1

of backrest 2.

F Fold the seat backrest 2 on to the fixed

cushion.

The rear cushion is not removable.

Returning the backrest to
the normal position

F Raise the seat backrest 2.
F Secure it, the red indicator in the control 1 is

no longer visible.

F Unbuckle and reposition the seat belts

ready for use.

F Refit the head restraint(s).

When folding the seat, the centre seat belt
should not be fastened but laid out flat
along the seat.

When repositioning the seat backrest,
take care not to trap the seat belts.

The rear seat cushion does not fold, only
the seat backrest can be folded in order to
increase the boot loading space.

Head restraints

These have one position for use (up) and a
stowed position (down).

They can be removed and are interchangeable
side to side.

F pull the head restraint fully upwards,
F then, press the lug A.

Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be fitted and correctly
adjusted.

To remove a head restraint:

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Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning

In order for these systems to be fully effective,
follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F To ensure that the air is distributed evenly,

keep the external air intake grilles at the
base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the
vents, the air outlets and the air extractor
in the boot free from obstructions.

F Do not cover the sunshine sensor,

located on the dashboard; this is used for
regulation of the automatic air conditioning
system.

F Operate the air conditioning system for

at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a
month to keep it in perfect working order.

F Ensure that the passenger compartment

filter is in good condition and replace
the filter elements periodically. We
recommend the use of a combined
passenger compartment filter. Thanks to
its special active additive, it helps both to
purify the air breathed by the occupants
and to keep the passenger compartment
clean (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad
odours and greasy deposits).

F To ensure correct operation of the

air conditioning system, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly
as recommended in the Warranty and
Maintenance Record.

F If the system does not produce cold air,

switch it off and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.

When towing the maximum load on a steep
gradient in high temperatures, switching off
the air conditioning increases the available
engine power and so improves the towing
ability.
To avoid the windows misting up and
deterioration in the quality of the air:
- do not drive for too long with the

ventilation switched off.

- do not keep air recirculation set for an

extended period.

If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment for
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.

The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water under the vehicle which is perfectly
normal.

Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you may
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Start,
refer to the corresponding section.

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Heating

Manual air conditioning

Temperature

F Turn the knob from blue

(cold) to red (hot) to adjust the
temperature to your wishes.

Air flow

F Turn the knob from position

1 to position 6, to obtain
the desired air flow for your
comfort.

If you place the air flow control at position
0 (off), the temperature in the vehicle will
no longer be maintained. A slight flow
of air can still be felt, resulting from the
forward movement of the vehicle.

Adjusting the air
distribution

Windscreen and side windows.

Windscreen, side windows and
footwells.

Footwells.

Central and side air vents.

The air distribution can be
modulated by placing the knob at an
intermediate position.

Temperature

F Turn the knob from blue

(cold) to red (hot) to adjust the
temperature to your wishes.

Air flow

F Turn the knob from position

1 to position 6, to obtain
the desired air flow for your
comfort.

1.

Adjusting the temperature.

2.

Adjusting the air flow.

3.

Adjusting the air distribution.

1.

Temperature adjustment.

2.

Air flow adjustment.

3.

Air distribution adjustment.

4.

Air conditioning on/off.

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Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning

Adjusting the air
distribution

Windscreen and side windows.

Windscreen, side windows and
footwells.

Footwells.

Central and side air vents.

The air distribution can be
modulated by placing the knob at an
intermediate position.

Air conditioning On/Off

The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It enables you to:
- in summer, to lower the temperature,
- increase the effectiveness of the demisting

in winter, above 3°C.

Switching on

F Press the "A/C" button, the

button's indicator lamp comes
on.

The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment control is in
position "0".

To obtain cool air more quickly, you can
use recirculation of the interior air for a few
moments. Then return to the intake of exterior
air.

Switching off

F Press the "A/C" button again,

the button's indicator lamp goes
off.

Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).

AUTO mode

F Press the "AUTO" button

successively. The indicator lamp
comes on at the first press; the
activated mode appears in the
digital air conditioning screen:

Provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow.

Offers the best compromise
between a comfortable temperature
and quiet operation.

Provides strong and effective air
flow.

If you place the air flow control at position
0 (off), the temperature in the vehicle will
no longer be maintained. A slight flow
of air can still be felt, resulting from the
forward movement of the vehicle.

1.

Temperature adjustment for left/right
side.

2.

Automatic comfort program.

3.

Air conditioning on/off.

4.

Air distribution adjustment.

5.

Air flow adjustment.

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Switching off

F Press the "empty fan" air flow

button until the fan symbol
disappears.

When the engine is cold, the air flow will
only reach its optimum level gradually
to prevent too much cold air being
distributed.
In cold weather, it favours the distribution
of warm air to the windscreen, the side
windows and the footwells only.

Temperature

The driver and front passenger can each set
the temperature to suit their requirements.
The value shown on the display is a level
of comfort, not a temperature in Celsius or
Fahrenheit.

F Push the button down (blue) to

reduce the value or up (red) to
increase it.

A setting of around 21 provides optimum
comfort. Depending on your requirements, a
setting between 18 and 24 is normal.
In addition, it is recommended that you avoid a
left/right setting difference of more than 3.

For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible
to exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.

F Push the button down until

"LO" is displayed or up until
"HI" is displayed.

On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort value setting, there is no
need to alter the value displayed in order
to reach the required level of comfort. The
system compensates automatically and
corrects the temperature difference as
quickly as possible.

Air conditioning

The air conditioning is designed to operate
efficiently in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It allows you:
- in summer, to lower the temperature,
- in winter, above 3°C, to improve demisting.

Switching on

F Press the "A/C" button, the

associated indicator lamp
comes on.

The air conditioning cannot operate when the
air flow is set to off.

Switching off

F Press the "A/C" button again;

the associated indicator lamp
goes off.

Switching off the air conditioning may
result in some discomfort (humidity,
misting).

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Air distribution

F Press this button successively

to direct the air flow alternatively
towards:

- windscreen, side windows and foot wells,
- windscreen and side windows (demisting or

defrosting),

- the centre and side vents,
- the central vents, the side vents and the

footwells,

- the footwells.

Air flow

F Press this "full fan" button to

increase the air flow.

The air flow symbol (a fan) appears in the
screen. It is filled in progressively in relation to
the value required.

F Press this "empty fan" button to

reduce the air flow.

Manual mode

If desired, you can choose settings different
to those offered by the system, by adjusting a
setting manually. The other functions are still
managed automatically.
When you modify a setting, the indicator lamp
in the "AUTO" button goes off.

F Press the "AUTO" button again

to return to the automatic
comfort programme.

Deactivating the system

F Press the "empty fan" air flow

button until the fan symbol
disappears and "---" appears.

This action deactivates all functions of the air
conditioning system.
Temperature is no longer regulated. A slight air
flow can still be felt however, resulting from the
forward movement of the vehicle.

Avoid driving for too long with the system
switched off (risk of misting and of
deterioration of the air quality).

Pressing the "full fan" button
reactivates the system with the
values in use at the time it was
switched off.

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With automatic dual-zone
air conditioning

Visibility programme

Switching on

F Press the "visibility" button to

demist or defrost the windscreen
and side windows as quickly as
possible.

The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.

Switching off

F Press the "visibility" button

again or "AUTO"; the indicator
lamp in the button goes off and
the indicator lamp in the "AUTO"
button comes on.

The system reverts to the previous settings.

With Stop & Start, when demisting -
defrosting has been activated, STOP
mode is not available.

Recirculation of the
interior air

The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of condensation on the windscreen and side
windows.
The recirculation of interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and smoke.

This allows hot or cold air to be delivered
quickly when required.

F Press this button to recirculate

the interior air; the symbol
appears or its indicator lamp
comes on (depending on
version).

F Press this button again to allow

exterior air into the passenger
compartment. The symbol
disappears or the indicator lamp
goes off (depending on version).

Avoid prolonged use of air recirculation –
Risk of condensation and deterioration of
air quality!

Front demisting –
defrosting

With Heating

Put the air flow, temperature
and distribution controls to the
appropriately marked position.

With manual air
conditioning

Switching on

F Put the air flow, temperature

and distribution controls to the
appropriately marked position.

Switching off

F Press the A/C button again, the

button's indicator lamp goes off.

F Press the A/C button for air

conditioning; the indicator lamp
in the button comes on.

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Rear screen demist –
defrost

The control button is located on the air
conditioning or heating system control panel.
Rear screen demisting – defrosting can only be
operated when the engine is running.

Switching on

F Press this button to demist/

defrost the rear screen and,
depending on version, the
electric door mirrors. The
indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.

Switching off

Demisting / defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent excessive electrical consumption.

F It is possible to stop the

demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the
button again. The indicator lamp
associated with the button goes
off.

Courtesy lamp

To demist or defrost the electric door
mirrors, with the engine running
press the heated rear window
switch.

Switch off the demisting/defrosting of
the rear screen and electric door mirrors
as soon as appropriate, as lower current
consumption results in reduced fuel
consumption.

1.

Courtesy lamp

2.

Map reading lamps

In this position, the light comes
on gradually:

- when you unlock the vehicle,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when opening a door,
- when unlocking remotely.

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It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.

Permanently off.

Permanent lighting.

In "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting
time varies according to the circumstances:
- when the ignition is off, approximately

ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,

approximately 30 seconds,

-

with the engine running, unlimited.

Map reading lamps

F With the ignition on, press the

corresponding switch.

Take care not to put anything in contact
with the courtesy lamp.

Interior ambient lighting

Switching on

At night, panoramic sunroof light-emitting
diodes (LEDs) come on automatically when the
sidelamps are switched on.

Switching off

The interior ambient lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are switched
off.

The guide-me-home lighting can be
configured in the menu Driving /
Vehicle.