ABS PEUGEOT 408 2023 User Guide

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Practical information
Use a soft cloth 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.
Decals
(Depending on version)
Do not use a high-pressure washer to
clean the vehicle - risk of damaging or
detaching the decals!
Use a high-flow hose (temperature
between 25°C and 40°C).
Place the jet of water perpendicular to the
surface to be cleaned.
Rinse the vehicle with demineralised water.
Textile
The dashboard, door panels and seats may
contain parts made of textile material.
Maintenance
Do not use aggressive cleaning products
(e.g. alcohol, solvent or ammonia).
Do not use steam-cleaning systems - risk of
affecting the adhesion of the fabrics!
Remove dust from the textile parts
regularly with a dry cloth, soft brush or
vacuum cleaner
.
Rub down the
textile parts once per year with
a clean, damp cloth. After leaving overnight to
dry, brush with a soft-bristled brush.
Stain removal
Do not rub the stain or it may spread or
you may cause the substance to
penetrate the surface.
Act quickly by reducing the stain from its edges inwards.
Remove as much substance or solids as
possible using a spoon or spatula, and
remove
as much liquid as possible using
absorbent paper.
Product/Procedure to use depending
on the type of stain:
–

Grease, oil and ink: clean with a pH-neutral
detergent.
–


V

omit: clean with sparkling mineral water.
–

Blood: spread flour over the stain and allow
to dry; remove with a slightly damp cloth.
–


Mud: allow to dry and then remove with a
slightly damp cloth.
–


Cake, chocolate, ice cream: clean with
lukewarm water

.
– Sugary and/or alcoholic drinks: clean with
lukewarm water , or lemon juice if the stain is
persistent.
–

Hair gel, coffee, tomato sauce, vinegar:
clean with lukewarm water and lemon juice.
For solid substances, then use a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner

.
For liquid substances, then use a damp
microfibre cloth and then dry with another
cloth.
Alcantara®
Alcantara® is an elegant and practical material
which is very resistant and easy to maintain.
Do not use printed cloths or
printed absorbent paper.
Do not use steam-cleaning systems.
Remove dust from the Alcantara® parts
regularly with a dry cloth, soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
Clean the Alcantara
®, without rubbing too
vigorously, with a white cotton cloth which is
slightly damp.
To find out which products and procedures to
use on different types of stains, refer to the
"Textile - Stain removal" section.
For more information, go to the Alcantara
®
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In the event of a breakdown
8Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
Before any intervention, with the ignition
on, depress the brake pedal and select mode N, then switch off the hybrid system (READY
indicator lamp off).
Always call on professionals for recovery of
the vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer.Use the towing eye only to free the vehicle
if it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a
flatbed lorry or trailer.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion/Automatic


Hybrid 2WD

2WD: 2-wheel drive.
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles.
Accessing the tools
For more information on accessing the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:

► Unclip the cover by pressing at its top left-
hand corner .
► Release the cover downwards.
T o be towed:
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

Put the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(e.g. braking, transmission) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
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Alphabetical index
A
ABS 75
Accelerated charging unit (Wallbox)
146–147
Accessories

72
Active LED Vision

63, 65
Active Safety Brake

126–127, 129
Adjusting headlamps

62
Adjusting head restraints

41
Adjusting seat

41–42
Adjusting the air distribution

49, 51
Adjusting the air flow

49, 51
Adjusting the headlamp beam height

62
Adjusting the height and reach of
the steering wheel

45
Adjusting the lumbar support

42
Adjusting the seat angle

42
Adjusting the temperature

50
Adjusting the time

203
Advice on care and maintenance

145, 165
Advice on driving

8, 91–92
Airbags

80–82, 84
Airbags, curtain

81–82
Airbags, front

80–81, 85
Airbags, lateral

81–82
Air conditioning

49, 52
Air conditioning, automatic

52
Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic

49
Air intake

51–52
Air vents

48
Alarm

35–36
Amplifier, audio

57
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

75
Antitheft / Immobiliser 25
Applications
21–22
Armrest, front

56
Armrest, rear

58
Assistance call

73–74
Assistance, emergency braking

76, 128
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)

200
B
Battery, 12 V 159, 163, 177–181
Battery, ancillaries
177
Battery, charging

177–178, 181
Battery, remote control

29–30
Blanking screen (snow shield)

158
Blind

38
Bluetooth (hands-free)

197
Bluetooth (telephone)

197–198
Bodywork

165
Bonnet

160
Bonnet, active

82
Boot

31, 34, 60
Brake discs

163–164
Brake lamps

176
Brakes

163–164
Braking

98
Braking assistance system

75–76
Braking, automatic emergency

126–127, 129
Braking, dynamic emergency

95–96
Bulbs (changing)

175–176
C
Capacity, fuel tank 143
Care of the bodywork
165
Central locking

27–28
Changing a bulb

175–176
Changing a fuse

177
Changing a wheel

168, 172
Changing a wiper blade

71
Changing the remote control battery

29
Changing to free-wheeling

164
Charge level indicator (Rechargeable
hybrid)

19
Charger, induction

55
Charger, wireless

55
Charging cable

148
Charging cable (Rechargeable
hybrid)

146–147, 152
Charging connector (Rechargeable
hybrid)

146, 151–153
Charging flap (Rechargeable
hybrid)

146, 151–153
Charging the traction battery
(Rechargeable hybrid)

18, 144, 151–153
CHECK

19
Checking the engine oil level

17
Checking the levels

161–162
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit)

169, 171
Checks

161, 163–164
Checks, routine

163–164
Child lock

90
Children

79, 85–87 CarM an uals 2 .c o m