PEUGEOT 308 2018 Owners Manual

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Switching on
F To start the cruise control and set a cruise speed, once the vehicle has reached the
desired speed, press button 2 or 3 : the
current speed of your vehicle becomes the
cruise speed setting.
You can release the accelerator pedal. F

P
ressing button 4 temporarily interrupts the
function (pause).
9.
Speed suggested by the speed limit
sign recognition system (depending on
ve r s i o n).
F
T
urn thumbwheel 1 to "
CRUISE" to select
cruise control mode; the function is paused. F
P
ressing button 4 again restores operation
of the cruise control (ON).
Modifying the cruise speed
setting
The cruise control must be active.
To modify the cruise speed setting from the
current speed of the vehicle:
F

i
n steps of + or - 1 mph (1 km/h), make
repeated short presses on button 2 or 3 ,
F

c
ontinuously, in steps of + or - 5 mph
(5
km/h), press and hold button 2 or 3 .
Take care: pressing and holding button 2
or 3
results in a rapid change in the speed
of your vehicle.
As a precaution, it is recommended
that the cruise speed chosen be close
to the current speed of your vehicle, so
as to avoid any sudden acceleration or
deceleration of the vehicle. To modify the cruise speed setting using
memorised speed settings and from the touch
screen:
F

p
ress button 5 to display the six memorised
speed settings,
F
p
ress the button for the desired speed
setting.
This setting becomes the new cruise speed.
To modify the cruise speed setting using
the speed suggested by the speed limit sign
recognition system:
F
t
he speed suggested is displayed in the
instrument panel,
F m ake a first press on button 5; a message
is displayed to confirm the memorisation
request,
F

p
ress button 5 again to save the suggested
speed.
The speed displays immediately in the
instrument panel as the new speed setting.
Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
If needed (for overtaking, etc.) it is possible to
exceed the programmed speed by pressing the
accelerator pedal.
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When descending a steep hill, the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
You may have to brake to control the speed of
your vehicle. In this case, the cruise control is
automatically paused.
To activate the system again, with the speed
of the vehicle above 25
mph (40 km/h), press
button 4 .
Switching off
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the " 0" position:
the cruise control information disappears
from the screen.
Malfunction
Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the cruise
control system.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Use the cruise control only where the
driving conditions allow running at a
constant speed and at an adequate safe
distance.
Do not activate the cruise control in urban
areas, in heavy traffic, on winding or steep
roads, on slippery or flooded roads, or in
conditions of poor visibility (heavy rain,
fog, falling snow, etc.).
In some circumstances, it may not be
possible to maintain or reach the cruise
speed set: towing, vehicle heavily loaded,
steep climb. The use of mats not approved by
PEUGEOT may inter fere with the
operation of the cruise control.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is positioned
c o r r e c t l y,
-
d
o not fit one mat on top of another.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Once the vehicle has returned to the
programmed speed, the cruise control takes
over again: the display of the programmed
speed setting becomes steady again.
Adaptive cruise control
The cruise control is temporarily overridden
and the programmed speed setting flashes.
This system provides the following
functions:
-

A
utomatic regulation of the
vehicle speed at the value
programmed by the driver.
-

W
ith a manual gearbox,
automatic adjustment of the
distance between your vehicle
and the one in front.
-

W
ith an automatic gearbox,
automatic adjustment of the
distance between your vehicle
and the one in front, which may
cause your vehicle to come to a
complete stop.
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Principle of operation
The system automatically adapts the speed of
your vehicle to that of the vehicle in front, to
maintain a constant distance.
If the vehicle in front is driving more slowly, the
system slows, or even stops your vehicle, using
engine braking and the braking system (for
versions fitted with an automatic gearbox).The brake lamps illuminate as soon as
the braking system is activated with
deceleration of the vehicle.
Primarily designed for driving on main
roads and motor ways, this system only
works on moving vehicles
, driving in the
same direction as your vehicle. If the vehicle in front accelerates or changes
lane, the cruise control progressively
accelerates your vehicle to return to the
programmed speed.
If the driver operates a direction indicator to
overtake a slower vehicle, the cruise control
allows your vehicle to temporarily approach
the vehicle in front to assist the overtaking
manoeuvre, though never exceeding the
programmed speed.
The adaptive cruise control system
is a driving aid that cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need to obser ve
speed limits and safety distances, nor the
need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
It is recommended that you always keep
your feet close to the pedals.
The driver must be ready to take back
control of their vehicle at any time,
using the brake or accelerator pedal as
appropriate.
Steering mounted control
1.
Select cruise control mode.
2. Use the current speed as the speed
setting / Lower the speed setting.
3. Use the current speed as the speed
setting / Raise the speed setting.
4. Pause / Resume cruise control.
5. Use the speed suggested by the speed
limit signs recognition system (MEM).
6. Display and adjustment of the
programmed inter-vehicle distance.
For more information on Recognition of
speed limit signs and recommendation ,
refer to the corresponding section.
It manages the acceleration and deceleration
of the vehicle by automatically acting on the
engine and the braking system.
To do so, it has a camera located at the top of
the windscreen and a radar located in the front
b u m p e r.
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Displays on the instrument panel
Switching on
The cruise control is switched on manually.
The speed of the vehicle must be between 19
and 112
mph (30 and 180 km/h).
With an automatic gearbox: in mode D or M .
Pause
The adaptive cruise control can be paused
manually by:
-

a
ction by the driver:
•

O
n button 4 (Pause).
•

O
n the brake pedal.
•

O
n the electric parking brake control.
•

B
y changing from mode D to N with an
automatic gearbox.
-

o
r automatically, if operation of the ESC
system is triggered for reasons of safety.
7.
Indication of the presence / absence of a
target vehicle.
8. Indication of cruise control activation /
deactivation.
9. Value of the speed setting.
10. Indication that vehicle is held stationary.
11. Speed suggested by the speed limit
recognition system. 12 .
Inter-vehicle distance setting.
13. Position of vehicle detected by the radar.
This information is visible in the instrument
panel in the "DRIVING" display mode.
If a vehicle is detected, the symbol 7

is filled
with the colour associated with the cruise
control mode. By default, the symbol 7 is
e m pt y.
In cruise control activated mode, the symbol
8 appears in green. By default, the symbol 8
appears in grey. F

W
ith the engine running, turn the
thumbwheel 1 to the " CRUISE" position to
select cruise control mode: the function is
paused (displayed in grey).
F
V
ehicle moving, press one of the buttons
2 or 3 : the current speed of your vehicle
becomes the cruise speed setting.
The cruise control starts operating (displayed
in green).
By default, the inter-vehicle distance is set at
" Normal " (2 dashes).
Other wise, the last setting made will be used
when switching on the system.
Switching off the ignition cancels any speed
setting value chosen by the driver.
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When the cruise control is paused, it
can only be reactivated when all of the
safety conditions are met. The message
"Activation not possible, conditions
unsuitable" is displayed while reactivation
is not possible.
To reactivate the function, the driver
must accelerate to reach at least 19 mph
(30
km/h), then press one of the buttons
2 , 3 or 4 .
As a safety measure, wait until the
current speed reaches the speed setting
to reactivate the function by pressing
button
4.
Versions fitted with an automatic
gearbox
Following braking of the vehicle bringing it
to a complete stop, the system holds the
vehicle stationary; the cruise control is
paused.
The driver should press the accelerator
pedal to move off, then reactivate the
system above 19
mph (30 km/h) by
pressing button 2 , 3 or 4.
If the driver takes no action following
this immobilisation, the electric parking
brake is applied automatically after a few
minutes.Modification of the speed
setting
Modification from the current
speed
F By successive short presses on button 2 or 3 , to raise or lower the setting in steps of
1
mph (1 km/h).
F

B
y a maintained press on button 2 or 3 , to
raise or lower the setting in steps of 5
mph
(5


km/h).
Take care: the maintained press on button
2 or 3 will cause a very quick change in
the speed of your vehicle.
Engine running and cruise control on (green),
you can modify the speed setting.
Modification from the speed limit
sign recognition system
F The suggested speed is displayed in the
instrument panel.
F

M
ake an initial press on button 5 ; a
message is displayed to confirm the
memorisation request.
F

P
ress button 5 again to save the suggested
speed.
The speed displays immediately in the
instrument panel as the new speed setting.
For more information on Recognition of
speed limit signs and recommendation ,
refer to the corresponding section.
As a precaution, it is recommended
that you select a cruise speed close to
the current speed of your vehicle, so
as to avoid any sudden acceleration or
deceleration of the vehicle.
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This setting remains in memory, whatever the
state of the system and when the ignition is
switched off.
Exceeding the programmed
setting
It is possible to exceed the speed setting
temporarily by depressing the accelerator
pedal.
The cruise control no longer manages the
braking system during this period.
Simply release the accelerator pedal to return
to the programmed speed.
If the programmed speed setting is exceeded,
the display of the speed setting disappears
and a message "Cruise control suspended"
is displayed until the accelerator pedal is
released.
Driving situations and
associated alerts
To benefit from all necessary information on
the instrument panel, you must previously
select the "DRIVING" display mode.
The table below describes the alerts and
messages displayed depending on the driving
situation.
The display of these alerts is not sequential.
Engine running and cruise control selected
(grey), you can change the inter-vehicle
distance setting:
F

P

ress button 6 to display the selection
screen for inter-vehicle distance.
F

B

y pressing button 6 repeatedly, cycle
through the predefined settings.
The selection screen closes after a few
seconds.
The change then takes effect.
Modification of the
programmed inter-vehicle
distance
Three threshold settings are suggested for the
inter-vehicle distance:
-
"Distant " (3
dashes),
-
"Normal " (2
dashes),
-
"Close " (1
dash).
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70
70
Indicator lampDisplay Associated messageComments
"Cruise control paused" System paused.
No vehicle detected.
"Cruise control paused" System paused.
A vehicle has been detected.
according to the inter-vehicle distance selected "Cruise control on"
System activated.
No vehicle detected.
according to the inter-vehicle distance selected "Cruise control on"
System activated.
A vehicle has been detected.
or "Cruise control suspended"
System activated.
The driver has temporarily taken control of the
vehicle by accelerating.
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70
70
70
70
Indicator lampDisplay Associated messageComments
+
(orange) "Take back control of the vehicle" The driver must take back control of the vehicle
by accelerating or braking, depending on the
circumstances.
+
(red) "Take back control of the vehicle" The system cannot manage the critical situation
alone (emergency braking of the target vehicle,
rapid insertion of another vehicle between the two
vehicles).
The driver must immediately take back control
of the vehicle.
or (orange)"Activation not possible, conditions
unsuitable"
The system refuses to activate the cruise control
(speed outside the operating range, winding road).
Versions fitted with an automatic gearbox Indicator lamp Display Associated messageComments
or according to the inter-vehicle
distance selected and the actual distance from the target vehicle "Cruise control paused"
(for a few seconds)
The system has brought the vehicle to a complete
stop and is holding it immobilised.
The driver must accelerate to move off again.
The cruise control remains paused until the driver
reactivates it with the speed of the vehicle above
19
mph (30 km/h).
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Following braking of the vehicle bringing it to
a complete stop, the system holds the vehicle
stationary; the cruise control is paused.
The driver must press the accelerator pedal
to move off again, then reactivate the system
above 19 mph (30 km/h), by pressing button
2 , 3 or 4 . If the driver takes no action following
the immobilisation, the electric parking brake is
applied automatically after a few minutes.
Operating limits
The system cannot exceed the limits of the
laws of physics.
Certain situations cannot be managed by the
system and require the driver to take back
control of the vehicle.
Cases of non- detection by the system:
-

Pe
destrians, some cyclists, animals.
-

S
tationary vehicles (traffic jam, breakdown,
e t c .) . When the driver must suspend the cruise
control system:
Cases where the driver is encouraged to
take back control immediately:
-

E
xcessively sharp deceleration of the
vehicle in front of you. The system must not be activated in the
following situations:
-

U
se of the "space-saver" type spare wheel
(depending on version).
-

To w i n g .
-
C
arrying long objects on roof bars.
-
F
ollowing an impact on the windscreen
close to the camera or on the front bumper
(versions with radar).
Be particularly careful:
-
W
hen motorcycles are present and
when there are vehicles staggered
onto the traffic lane.
-

W
hen you enter a tunnel or cross a
bridge.
-

V
ehicles crossing the road lanes.
-

V
ehicles driving in the opposite direction. -

V
ehicles in a tight bend.
-
W
hen approaching a roundabout.
-
W
hen following a narrow vehicle.
Reactivate cruise control when conditions
permit.
-

W
hen a vehicle sharply cuts in between
your vehicle and the one in front.
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The cruise control operates by day and
night, in fog or moderate rainfall.
However, it is strongly recommended
that you always keep a safe distance
from vehicles ahead, according to the
driving conditions, the weather and the
road surface.
Use the cruise control only where
the driving conditions allow running
at a constant speed and keeping an
adequate safety distance.
Do not activate the cruise control in an
urban area where pedestrians are likely
to cross the road, in heavy traffic, on
winding or steep roads, on slippery or
flooded roads, when there is snowfall,
if the front bumper or the windscreen
is damaged, or when the brake lamps
have failed.
In certain circumstances, it may not
be possible for the speed setting to be
maintained or even attained: loaded
vehicle, ascending a steep hill, etc.The system is not intended for the
following situations:
-

i
f the front end of the vehicle has
been modified (addition of long-range
headlamps, painting of the front
bumper),
-

d
riving on a racing circuit,
-

r
unning on a rolling road,
-

u
se of snow chains, non-slip covers or
studded tyres.
The use of mats not approved by
PEUGEOT may inter fere with the
operation of the cruise control.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is secured
c o r r e c t l y,
-

d
o not fit one mat on top of another.The camera may be disrupted or not
work in the following situations:
-

p
oor visibility (inadequate street
lighting, falling snow, heavy rain,
dense fog, etc.),
-

d
azzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on
a damp road, leaving a tunnel,
alternating shade and light, etc.),
-

c
amera or radar obstructed (mud,
frost, snow, condensation, etc.).
In these situations, detection
performance may be reduced.
Operation of the radar, located in the
front bumper, may be impaired by the
accumulation of dirt (dust, mud, etc.)
or in certain weather conditions (snow,
f r o s t , e t c .) .
Clean the front bumper regularly.
Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the
detection camera.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on
the bonnet or roof of the vehicle, as this
could obscure the camera.
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