Peugeot 208 Allure e-HDi review
Talking to Peugeot’s design chief, Gilles Vidal, makes you acutely aware of the importance of the 208, and it’s need to "re-generate" both Peugeot and, so it’s makers say, the small, B-segment class of car in general. But does it work, and should it be on your shortlist. We spent a week getting to grips with the new 208 to find out.
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Coolant temperature indicator
With the engine running, when the needle is: - in zone A , the temperature is
correct,
- in zone B , the temperature is too high; the max temperature warning lamp 1 and
the central STOP warning ...
6-Speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5 th or 6 th gear
Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5 th or 6 th gear.
Engaging reverse gear
Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left then forwards.
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Sitting comfortably
Front seats
Head restraint height and angle
Lumbar
Steering wheel adjustment
1. Release the steering wheel.
2. Adjust for height and reach.
3. Lock the steering wheel.
As a safety precaut ...