Practical information -> Free-wheeling for Your Peugeot 208 4 Door 2020

Practical information  
► Turn the blue cap of the AdBlue® tank a 6th of  
a turn anti-clockwise and remove it.  
Release procedure  
With manual or EAT6  
automatic gearbox and  
electric parking brake  
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► With the vehicle stationary and the engine  
running, select mode N and switch off the  
ignition.  
► With a container of AdBlue®: after checking  
the expiry date, read the instructions on the  
label carefully before pouring the contents of the  
container into the vehicle's AdBlue tank.  
► With an AdBlue® pump: introduce the nozzle  
and fill the tank until the nozzle automatically  
cuts out.  
Within 5 seconds:  
► Switch on the ignition again.  
► While depressing the brake pedal, move the  
push selector forwards or backwards to confirm  
mode N.  
Release procedure  
► With the engine running and while depressing  
the brake pedal, move the gear selector to the  
neutral position.  
► While depressing the brake pedal, switch off  
the ignition.  
► Release the brake pedal, then switch on the  
ignition again.  
► While depressing the brake pedal, press the  
control lever to release the parking brake.  
► Release the brake pedal, then switch off the  
ignition.  
In order not to overfill the AdBlue® tank:  
– Add between 10 and 13 litres using  
AdBlue® containers.  
– Stop after the nozzle’s first automatic cut-  
out, if you are refilling at a service station.  
The system only registers AdBlue® top-ups of  
5 litres or more.  
► 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.  
Reverting to normal operation  
► Press button P on the selector.  
With EAT8 automatic  
gearbox or drive selector  
and electric parking brake  
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If the AdBlue® tank is completely empty  
– which is confirmed by the message  
"Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible" – it is  
essential to add at least 5 litres.  
Reverting to normal operation  
► While depressing the brake pedal, start the  
engine.  
Release procedure  
With EAT8 automatic  
gearbox and manual parking  
brake  
Free-wheeling  
► With the vehicle stationary and the engine  
running, select mode N and switch off the  
ignition.  
In certain situations, you must allow the vehicle  
to free-wheel (while being towed, on a rolling  
road, in an automatic car wash, or being  
transported by rail or sea freight, etc.).  
The procedure varies according to the type of  
gearbox and parking brake.  
Within 5 seconds:  
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► Switch on the ignition again.  
► While depressing the brake pedal, move the  
push selector forwards or backwards to confirm  
mode N.  
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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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