PEUGEOT 208 User Manual

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Practical information
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warning lamp comes on temporarily,
accompanied by a message warning of the risk
of lter clogging.
As soon as the tra󰀩c conditions permit,
regenerate the lter by driving at a speed of at
least 37 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
goes o󰀨.
If the warning lamp stays on, this
indicates a low Diesel additive level.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer to the corresponding section.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle, you
may, in exceptional circumstances, notice the
emission of water vapour at the exhaust while
accelerating. This has no impact on the
vehicle’s behaviour or the environment.
New vehicle
During the rst few particle lter
regeneration operations, you may notice a
"burning" smell. This is perfectly normal.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Manual parking brake
If you notice excessive brake lever travel
or decreased e󰀨ectiveness, the parking
brake must be adjusted, even between two
services.
This system must be checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualied workshop.
Electric parking brake
This system does not require any routine
servicing. However, in the event of a
problem, do not hesitate to have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualied
workshop.
For more information on the Electric
parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style of
driving, particularly in the case of vehicles
used in town, over short distances. It may be
necessary to have the condition of the brakes
checked, even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in the
brake uid level indicates that the brake pads
are worn.
After washing the vehicle, moisture, or in
wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking e󰀩ciency may
be reduced. Gently dab the brakes to dry and
defrost them.
Brake disc/drum wear
For any information on checking brake
disc/drum wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualied workshop.
Wheels and tyres
The ination pressure of all tyres,
including the spare wheel, must be
checked on "cold” tyres.
The pressures indicated on the tyre pressure
label are valid for "cold" tyres. If you have driven
for more than 10 minutes or more than 6 miles
(10 kilometres) at over 31 mph (50 km/h), add
0.3 bar (30 kPa) to the values indicated on the
label.
Under-ination increases fuel
consumption. Non-compliant tyre
pressure causes premature wear on tyres and
has an adverse e󰀨ect on the vehicle's road
holding - risk of an accident!
Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces the
braking and road holding performance of the
vehicle. It is recommended to regularly check the
condition of the tyres (tread and sidewalls) and
wheel rims as well as the presence of the valves.
When the wear indicators no longer appear set
back from the tread, the depth of the grooves is

PEUGEOT 208 Specifications

General

Brand	PEUGEOT
Model	208
Category	Automobile
Language	English