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Peugeot 208 2020-2025 Driving Driving recommendations

84DrivingDriving recommendations►Observe the driving regulations and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.►Monitor your environment and keep your hands on the wheel to be able to react to anything that may happen any time.►Drive smoothly, anticipate the need for braking and maintain a longer safety distance, especially in bad weather.►Stop the vehicle before performing operations that require sustained attention (e.g.settings).►During long trips, take a break every 2 hours.Important!Never leave the engine running in a closed space without sufficient ventilation. Internal combustion engines emit toxic exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!In very severe wintry conditions (temperature below -23°C), let the engine run for 4 minutes before moving off, to ensure the correct operation and durability of the mechanical components of your vehicle (engine and gearbox).Never drive with the parking brake applied. Risk of overheating and damaging the braking system!Do not park the vehicle or leave the engine running on a flammable surface (e.g. dry grass, dead leaves).The vehicle exhaust system is very hot, even several minutes after the engine stops. Risk of fire!Never drive on surfaces covered with vegetation (tall grass, accumulated dead leaves, crops, debris) such as a field, a country lane overgrown with bushes or a grassy verge.This vegetation could come into contact with the vehicle's exhaust systemor other systems which are very hot. Risk of fire!Make sure you do not leave any item in the passenger compartment which could act like a magnifying glass under the effect of the sun's rays and cause a fire - risk of fire or damage to interior surfaces!Never leave the vehicle unattended, with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, apply the parking brake and put the gearbox or drive selector into neutral or position N or P(depending on version).Never leave children inside the vehicle unsupervised.On flooded roadsWe strongly advise against driving on flooded roads, as this could cause serious damage to the engine or gearbox, as well as to your vehicle's electrical systems.If the vehicle absolutely must drive through a flooded section of road:►Check that the depth of the water does not exceed 15cm, taking account of waves that might be generated by other users.►Deactivate the Stop & Start function.►Drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10km/h).►Do not stop and do not switch off the engine.On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety conditions 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.Noise (Electric)On the outsideDue to the vehicle’s quiet operation when driving, the driver must pay particular attention.At speeds of up to 19 mph (30 km/h), the pedestrian horn warns other road users of the vehicle’s presence.Cooling the traction batteryThe cooling fan comes on during charging to cool the on-board charger and the traction battery.On the insideDuring use, you may hear certain perfectly normal noises specific to electric vehicles, such as:–Traction battery relay when starting.–Vacuum pump when braking.–Vehicle tyres or aerodynamics when driving.–Jolting and knocking noise during hill starts.TowingDriving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and particular care must be taken.Do not exceed the maximum towable weights.At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 10% per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower
85Driving6Noise (Electric)On the outsideDue to the vehicle’s quiet operation when driving, the driver must pay particular attention.At speeds of up to 19 mph (30 km/h), the pedestrian horn warns other road users of the vehicle’s presence.Cooling the traction batteryThe cooling fan comes on during charging to cool the on-board charger and the traction battery.On the insideDuring use, you may hear certain perfectly normal noises specific to electric vehicles, such as:–Traction battery relay when starting.–Vacuum pump when braking.–Vehicle tyres or aerodynamics when driving.–Jolting and knocking noise during hill starts.TowingDriving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and particular care must be taken.Do not exceed the maximum towable weights.At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 10% per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower air density at high altitudes decreases engine performance.New vehicle: do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has driven at least 620 miles (1,000 kilometres).If the outside temperature is high, let the engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.Before setting offNose weight►Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle and the nose weight (at the point where it joins your vehicle) approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.Tyres►Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the recommended pressures.Lighting►Check the electrical signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.If a genuine PEUGEOT towing device is used, the rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically to avoid the audible signal.When drivingCoolingTowing a trailer uphill causes the coolant temperature to increase. The maximum towable load depends on the gradient and the exterior temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not increase with engine speed.►Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to limit the amount of heating produced.►Pay constant attention to the coolant temperature.If this warning lamp and the STOPwarning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as possible.BrakesUsing the engine brake is recommended to limit the overheating of the brakes. Braking distances are increased when towing a trailer.Side windBear in mind that the vehicle will be more susceptible to wind when towing.Anti-theft protectionElectronic immobiliserThe keys contain a code, which must be recognised by the vehicle before starting is possible.
86DrivingIf 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 keyKey ignition switchIt has 3 positions:1.StopInserting/removing the key, steering column locked.2.Ignition onSteering column unlocked, ignition on, preheating (Diesel), switching the engine on.3.StartingAvoid 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 positionIt 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 engineWith 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 enginesAfter 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, toactivatethe 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 modeAfter 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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