Starting - PEUGEOT 208 Handbook

Starting

Ignition
Mode - Gearbox
Manual
F Place the gear lever in neutral.
Electronic
F Place the gear lever at position N.
Automatic
F Place the gear lever at position P or N.
Starting
F Insert the key into the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting code.
F Unlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key
F Turn the key towards the dashboard to
position 3 (Starting).
F When the engine starts, release the key.
Steering wheel
In some cases, you may have to apply
some force to turn the steering (if the
wheels are on lock against a kerb, for
example).
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Access and starting
Electronic engine immobiliser
The original key contains a coded electronic chip.
When the ignition is switched on, starting is only
possible if the code is detected and recognised.
This protection against theft locks the engine
management system a few moments after the
ignition is switched off and prevents starting of
the engine following a break-in.
In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of the
warning lamp, an audible signal and the display
of a message.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Advice
Keep away from your vehicle, the
label attached to the keys given to you
on acquisition of the vehicle. It will
help in finding the original code for
replacement of the key.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key or the remote control, which would
weigh down on its blade in the ignition
switch and could cause a malfunction.
It could adversely affect the deployment
of the front airbag.
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