Practical information -> Advice on care and maintenance for Your Peugeot 208 4 Door 2020

Practical information  
► While depressing the brake pedal, press the  
control lever to release the parking brake.  
► Release the brake pedal, switch off the  
ignition.  
If the 5-second time limit is exceeded, the  
gearbox engages mode P; it is then necessary to  
restart the procedure.  
When washing the vehicle at an  
automatic roller-brush car wash, be sure  
to lock the doors and, depending on version,  
remove the electronic key.  
When using a pressure washer, hold the  
lance at least 30 cm from the vehicle  
(particularly when cleaning areas containing  
chipped paint, sensors or seals).  
Promptly clean up any stains containing  
chemicals liable to damage the vehicle's paint  
(including tree resin, bird droppings, insect  
secretions, pollen and tar).  
If justified by the environment, clean the  
vehicle more frequently to remove salty  
deposits (in coastal areas), soot (in industrial  
estates) and mud (in wet or cold areas).  
These substances can be highly corrosive.  
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified  
workshop if you require advice on removing  
stubborn stains requiring special products  
(such as tar or insect removers).  
controls in the dashboard and centre console.  
Take care!  
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Bodywork  
High-gloss paint  
Do not use abrasive products or  
solvents, petrol or oil to clean the  
bodywork.  
Never use an abrasive sponge to clean  
stubborn stains. Risk of scratching the  
paintwork!  
Reverting to normal operation  
► While depressing the brake pedal, restart the  
engine.  
Keyless Entry and Starting  
You must not depress the brake pedal  
while switching the ignition on or off. If you do,  
the engine will start, requiring you to restart  
the procedure.  
Do not apply polish in strong sunshine, or to  
plastic or rubber parts.  
Use a soft sponge and soapy water or a  
pH neutral product.  
Gently wipe the bodywork with a clean  
microfibre cloth.  
Apply polish with the vehicle clean and dry.  
Comply with the instructions for use stated on  
the product.  
Advice on care and  
maintenance  
Preferably, have paint touch-ups performed  
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
General recommendations  
Observe the following recommendations to avoid  
damaging your vehicle.  
Decals  
Interior  
(Depending on version)  
Exterior  
When washing the vehicle, never use a  
water hose or high-pressure washer to  
clean the interior.  
Liquids carried in cups or other open  
containers can spill, presenting a risk of  
damage if they come into contact with the  
Do not use a high pressure washer to  
clean the vehicle. Risk of damaging or  
detaching the decals!  
Never use a high-pressure jet wash in  
the engine compartment, due to the risk  
of damaging electrical components.  
Do not wash the vehicle in strong sunshine or  
extremely cold conditions.  
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Use a high-flow hose at a temperature  
between 25°C and 40°C.  
Sweep the jet of water across the surface to  
be cleaned, perpendicular to it.  
Rinse the vehicle with demineralised water.  
Leather  
Leather is a natural product. Appropriate regular  
care is essential for its durability.  
It must be protected and nourished using a  
specific leather product, to keep it supple and  
preserve its original appearance.  
Do not clean leather using unsuitable  
cleaning agents such as solvents,  
detergents, petrol or pure alcohol.  
When cleaning items partly made from  
leather, take care not to damage the other  
materials with the specific leather product.  
Before cleaning greasy stains or liquids,  
quickly mop up any surplus.  
Before cleaning, wipe off any residues liable  
to scuff the leather, using a cloth that has  
been dampened with demineralised water  
and thoroughly wrung out.  
Clean leather using a soft cloth moistened  
with soapy water or a pH-neutral product.  
Dry with a soft, dry cloth.  
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