towing PEUGEOT 408 2023 User Guide

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Special cases
Immobilising the vehicle with the
engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine
running, briefly pull the control.
Parking the vehicle with the brake
released
In very cold conditions (ice), applying the
parking brake is not recommended.
To immobilise the vehicle, place the chock
against one of the wheels.
Mode P is automatically selected when
the ignition is switched off. The wheels
are blocked.
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer
to the corresponding section.
If you open the driver's door while mode
N is engaged, an audible signal will
sound and mode P will be engaged. The
audible signal stops when the driver's door is
closed.
Deactivating automatic
operation
In some situations, for example when it is
extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan, breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate
automatic operation of the system.
►

Start the engine.
►

Use the control to apply the parking brake, if
it is released.
►

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ake your foot fully off the brake pedal.
►
Keep the control pushed in the release
direction for 10 to a maximum of
15 seconds.
►
Release the control.
►

Depress and hold the brake pedal.
►

Pull the control in the application direction for
2
seconds.
This indicator lamp on the instrument
panel comes on to confirm deactivation of
the automatic functions.
►

Release the control and the brake pedal.
From this point onwards, only the manual
functions, using the control, allow the parking
brake to be applied and released.
►


Follow this procedure again to reactivate
automatic operation (confirmed by the indicator
lamp on the instrument panel going out).
Emergency braking
If depressing the brake pedal fails to provide
effective braking or in exceptional circumstances
(e.g.
driver unwell, assisted driving), the vehicle
can be braked by sustained pulling on the
electric parking brake control. Braking continues
for as long as the control is kept pulled, and
ceases when the control is released.
The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle
during emergency braking. If emergency braking malfunctions, the message
"Parking brake fault" will be displayed on the
instrument panel.
If the ABS and DSC systems
malfunction, indicated by lighting
one or both warning lamps on the instrument
panel, the vehicle’s stability is no longer ensured.
►

In this case, ensure the vehicle's stability by
successive and repeated "pull-release" actions
on the electric parking brake control until the
vehicle comes to a complete stop.
Automatic gearbox
With petrol engines
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with push selector. It also offers a manual mode with gear changes
via control paddles located
behind the steering
wheel.
With Rechargeable hybrid
engines
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with push selector and regenerative braking function.
With the exception of the manual mode and
regenerative braking function, its operation is
identical to that of other EAT8 gearboxes. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Supplementary
traffic sign detected Display of
the speed
associated with
the supplementary traffic sign
Speed limit when raining
Examples:


If the wiper control stalk is in the
"intermittent wipe"
or "automatic wipe" position (in order
to activate the rain sensor):
68 mph (110
km/h)
(for example)
Speed limit when towing


If an approved towing device is fixed to the vehicle:
56 mph (90
km/h)
(for example)
Speed limit
applicable over a certain distance Example:


43 mph (70 km/h)
(for example)
Supplementary
traffic sign detected Display of
the speed
associated with
the supplementary traffic sign
Speed limit for
vehicles with a gross vehicle
weight or gross
train weight less than 3.5 tonnes


56 mph (90 km/h)
(for example)
Speed limit in case of snow
Example:


If the outside
temperature is below 3°C:
19 mph (30
km/h)
(for example)
with a "snowflake" symbol
Speed limit at
certain times of the day
Example:


19 mph (30 km/h)
(for example)
with a "clock" symbol
Navigation mapping should be regularly
updated in order to receive accurate
speed limit information from the system.
The units for the speed limit (mph or km/h) depend on the country you are
driving in.
This should be taken into account to ensure
you observe the speed limit.
For the system to work properly when
changing countries, the speed unit of the
instrument panel must match that of the
country you are driving in.
Automatic sign reading is a driving aid system and does not always display the
correct speed limits.
The speed limit signs present on the road
always take priority over those displayed by
the system.
The system is designed to detect signs that
conform to the Vienna Convention on road
signs.
Specific speed limits, such as those for
heavy goods vehicles, are not displayed.
The display of the speed limit on the
instrument panel is updated when passing
a speed limit sign intended for cars (light
vehicles).
Activation/Deactivation
By default, the system is automatically activated
at every engine start.
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen
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Direct access to the Shortcuts for driving aids.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel


1.Detected speed limit indication
or
2. End of speed limit indication


The system is active but is not detecting speed
limit information.


On detecting speed limit information, the system
displays the value.


For a suggested maximum speed, the first time
that the vehicle exceeds it by more than 3 mph
(5
km/h) (e.g. 59 mph (95 km/h)), the speed is displayed and flashes for 10 seconds (depending
on version).
Operating limits
The system does not take account of reduced
speed limits, especially those imposed in the
following cases:
–

Atmospheric pollution.
–

Towing.
–

Driving with a space-saver type spare wheel
or snow chains fitted.
–


T
yre repaired using the temporary puncture
repair kit.
–

Y
oung drivers.
The system may not display the speed limit if it
does not detect a speed limit sign within a preset
period and in the following situations:
–

Road signs that are obstructed, non-standard,
damaged or bent.
–


Obsolete or incorrect maps.
Speed setting
recommendations
The driver can select the speed displayed by the
Road signs recognition system as the speed
setting for the speed limiter, cruise control or
adaptive cruise control using the OK button.
If rain is detected, the system proposes a speed
setting to the driver which is lower than the
speed read/sent from the mapping system in
order to adapt to the weather conditions (e.g.
on
motorways, the proposed speed is 68 mph (110
km/h) instead of 81 mph (130 km/h).
For more information on the Speed
limiter, Cruise control or Adaptive
cruise control, refer to the corresponding
sections.
Speed setting advance recommendations
With Drive Assist 2.0 activated, the system
detects the next speed limit sign, displays it in
the background and proposes this new speed as
the speed setting.
Once memorised:
–

If the speed setting is lower than the previous
one, the vehicle slows down to reach this new
speed when it gets to the sign.
–


If the speed setting is higher than the previous
one, the vehicle speeds up to reach this new
speed when it passes the sign. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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When the speed setting remains below
the vehicle's speed for a prolonged
period of time, an audible warning is emitted.
Adjusting the speed setting
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on in
order to set the speed.
To change the speed setting using the vehicle’s
current speed:
►

For steps of +/- 1 mph (1 km/h), make
successive short presses upwards/downwards
on

3 to increase/decrease.
►

For steps of +/- 5 mph (5
km/h), press and
hold upwards/downwards on 3 to increase/
decrease.
When the function is activated, the limit
speed value can be changed using the speed
suggested by the Road signs recognition
function displayed on the instrument panel:
–

When passing the sign:
►


Press
4-OK to save the suggested speed.
This value is then immediately shown as the new
speed setting on the instrument panel.
–

After passing the sign:
►


Press
4-OK. The message "OK?" is
displayed to confirm the request to save.
►

Press
4-OK again to save the suggested
speed. The new speed setting value is displayed
on the instrument panel.
Temporarily exceeding the
speed setting
► Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The speed limiter is temporarily deactivated and
the displayed speed setting flashes.
►

Release the accelerator pedal to return to
below the speed setting.
When exceeding the speed is not due to the
driver's action (e.g.

in case of a steep slope), an
audible signal is triggered immediately.
On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter will
not be able to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the speed setting.
If necessary, apply the brakes to control your
vehicle’s speed.
When the vehicle speed returns to the speed
setting level, the speed limiter operates again:
the speed setting display becomes fixed again.
Off
► Press 1-LIMIT: the speed limiter information
display disappears.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, dashes are
displayed flashing and then fixed (orange)
instead of the speed setting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Cruise control - Specific
recommendations
The cruise control function does not
guarantee compliance with the maximum
authorised speed and the safety distance
between vehicles, the driver remains
responsible for their driving.
In the interest of public safety, only use cruise
control if the traffic conditions enable vehicles
to drive at a steady speed and maintain an
adequate safety distance.
Remain vigilant while cruise control is
activated. If you press and hold one of the
speed setting modification buttons, your
vehicle may change speed very abruptly.
When descending a steep hill , the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the set speed. Brake if
necessary to control the vehicle speed.
On steep climbs or when towing, the set
speed may not be reached or maintained.
Exceeding the programmed speed
setting
You can temporarily exceed the speed
setting by pressing the accelerator pedal (the
programmed speed flashes).
To return to the speed setting, release the
accelerator pedal (when the set speed is
reached again, the displayed speed stops
flashing). CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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– Vehicles in a tight bend.
– When approaching a roundabout.

– When following a narrow vehicle.
Reactivate the system when conditions allow .
Situations in which the driver is prompted to
immediately resume control:
–

Excessively sharp deceleration by the vehicle
in front of you.


– When a vehicle cuts in sharply between your
vehicle and the one in front.
Some vehicles on the road may be
poorly perceived or interpreted by the
camera and/or the radar (e.g.
truck), which
can lead to an incorrect evaluation of
distances and result in inappropriate
acceleration or braking of the vehicle.
Pay particular attention:
– When motorcycles are present and
when there are vehicles staggered across the
traffic lane.
–

When entering a tunnel or crossing a
bridge.
If any of the following malfunctions
occurs, do not use the system:
–

Following an impact on the windscreen
close to the camera or on the front bumper

.
–

If a brake lamp is not working.
If the vehicle has undergone any of the
following modifications, do not use the
system:
–

Carrying long objects on roof bars.
–


Towing.
–

Front end of the vehicle modified (for
example by adding long-range headlamps or
painting the front bumper).
–


Obstructed radar
.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, dashes are
displayed (orange) instead of the speed setting.
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied by a message and an
audible signal, to confirm the malfunction.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Lane positioning assist
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids .


The system identifies the edges of the traffic lane
and steers the vehicle to keep it inside this lane
and maintain the lateral position chosen by the
driver.
To do this, the system uses a camera placed on
the upper part of the windscreen.
This system is particularly suited to driving on
motorways and main roads.
Activation/Deactivation
The Lane positioning assist system is
automatically activated, after selecting Drive
Assist Plus mode. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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MessagesDriving situations
"Keep your hands on the steering wheel "
(framed in blue) Prolonged driving without holding the steering wheel, holding it imprope\
rly or
without applying any force.
"Hold steering wheel "
(framed in orange) Actual or imminent loss of lane positioning assist.
"Hold steering wheel "
(framed in red) Simultaneous loss of cruise control and lane positioning assist.
Operating limits
The system may issue an alert when the
vehicle is travelling on a long, straight
road with smooth road surface even if the
driver thinks they are holding the steering
wheel correctly.
The system may not operate or may produce
unsuitable corrections to the steering in the
following situations:
–

W

earing thick gloves (with Drive Assist 2.0).
–

Poor visibility (insufficient road lighting,
snowfall, rain, fog).
–


Dazzle (headlamps of an oncoming vehicle,
low sun, reflections on a wet road surface,
leaving a tunnel, alternating light and shade).
–


Windscreen area in front of the camera
dirty

, misted up, frost-covered, snow-covered,
damaged or covered by a sticker.
–

Lane markings eroded, partially hidden (snow
,
mud) or multiple (roadworks, surface joints).
–

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ravelling in a tight bend.
– Winding roads.
– Road surface repairs.
Risk of undesirable operation
The system should be deactivated in the following situations:
–

When changing a wheel or working near a
wheel.
–


T

owing or with a bicycle carrier on a towing
device, especially with trailer not plugged in or
not approved.
–

Adverse weather conditions.
–


Road with low grip (risk of aquaplaning,
snow

, ice).
–

Road works and toll areas.
–


Driving on racing circuits.
–


Driving on a rolling road.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, the
Service warning lamp comes on
and this (orange) symbol appears on the
instrument panel, accompanied by the display of
a message and an audible signal.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Semi-automatic lane
changing
(with Drive Assist 2.0)
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
This system assists the driver in changing lanes.
To do this, it uses the camera located at the top
of the windscreen, the radar located at the front
and the four angle radars fitted in the bumpers. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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(orange)
“Lane change interrupted: Stay in the
lane”
The system cannot manage the current driving
situation.
Brake, accelerate or use the steering wheel,
depending on the context.
(blue)
"Lane change canceled"
Continuation of the systems: Lane positioning
assist and Adaptive cruise control.
or
Interruption at the initiative of the driver.
(red)
"Take back control"
The system cannot manage the current driving
situation.
Brake, accelerate or use the steering wheel,
depending on the context.
Operating limits
The system should only be used on driving lane.
The system may not work in the following
situations:
–

W
earing thick gloves.
–

Poor visibility (insufficient road lighting,
snowfall, rain, fog).
–


Dazzle (headlamps of an oncoming vehicle,
low sun, reflections on a wet road surface,
leaving a tunnel, alternating light and shade).
–


Windscreen area in front of the camera
dirty

, misted up, frost-covered, snow-covered,
damaged or covered by a sticker.
– Lane markings eroded, partially hidden (snow ,
mud) or multiple (roadworks, surface joints).
–

T
ravelling in a tight bend.
–

Winding roads.
–


Road surface repairs.
The system must not be activated in the following situations:
–

When changing a wheel or working near a
wheel.
–


T

owing or with a bicycle carrier on a towing
device, especially with trailer not plugged in or
not approved.
–

Adverse weather conditions.
–


Road with low grip (risk of aquaplaning,
snow

, ice).
–

Unusual configuration such as road works
areas, toll areas and emergency lanes.
–


Driving on racing circuits.
–


Driving on a rolling road.
If the system detects that the driver is not
holding the steering wheel firmly enough,
it triggers a series of gradual alerts and then
deactivates itself if there is no response from
the driver.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp lights up on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Active Safety Brake with Collision Risk Alert and
Intelligent emergency
braking assistance
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids .


This system:
–
warns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of
collision with the preceding vehicle, a pedestrian
or a cyclist.
–

reduces the vehicle's speed to avoid a
collision or to limit its severity

.
Below a speed of 19 mph (30 km/h),
automatic emergency braking may slow
down the vehicle to a complete stop.
Otherwise, for versions with camera only
, the
speed may be reduced by a maximum of 16
mph (25
km/h).
For versions with camera and radar, the
speed reduction may be extended to 31 mph CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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6Function statusDisplayComments
ON



"Hold the steering
wheel" or "Stay in lane" (depending on version) If, while correcting the trajectory, the system determines that the correction will not be
enough and that a solid line will be crossed: the driver is warned that \
they must provide
additional trajectory adjustment.
If the steering wheel is not held properly, an audible warning sounds, accompanied by
a message, until the trajectory correction is completed or the driver ha\
s grasped the
steering wheel correctly.
The duration of audible warnings will increase if multiple corrections a\
re performed
in quick succession. The warning will become continuous, persisting until the driver
responds.
Operating limits
The system goes into standby automatically in
the following cases:
–

ESC deactivated or operation triggered.
–


Speed below 40 mph (65
km/h) or greater
than 112 mph (180
km/h).
–

Electrical connection to a trailer
.
–

Use of a"space-saver" spare wheel detected
(as detection is not immediate, deactivation of
the system is recommended).
–


Dynamic driving style detected, pressure on
the brake or accelerator pedal.
–


Driving over lane markings.
–


Activation
of the direction indicators.
–

Crossing the inside line on a bend.
–


Driving on a tight bend.
–


Inactivity by the driver detected during
correction.
–


Narrow lane detected.
The following situations may interfere with the operation of the system or
prevent it from working:
–

Insufficient contrast between the road
surface and the verge or hard shoulder
(e.g.

shade).
–

Lane markings worn, hidden (snow
, mud)
or multiple (roadworks, etc.),
–

Close proximity to the vehicle in front (lane
markings may not be detected).
–


Roads that are narrow
, winding.
Risk of undesirable operation
The system should be deactivated in the
following situations:
–
When changing a wheel or working near a
wheel.
–


T
owing or with a bicycle carrier on a towing
device, especially with trailer not plugged in or
not approved. –

Road in poor condition, unstable or with very
poor grip (risk of aquaplaning, snow
, ice).
–
Adverse weather conditions.
–

Driving on racing circuits.
–

Driving on a rolling road.
Deactivation/Activation
By default, the system is automatically activated
at every engine start.
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen
application.
or
Direct access to the Shortcuts for driving aids .
Deactivation is confirmed by the
illumination of this indicator lamp on the
instrument panel.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction,
these warning lamps light up on CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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the instrument panel, accompanied by the
display of a message and an audible signal.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Long-distance blind spot
monitoring
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids .


This system warns the driver of vehicles
approaching rapidly from the rear in adjacent
lanes (up to around 75
m) and of the presence of
a vehicle in the blind spots of their vehicle, using
corner radars located in the rear bumper.
This system takes into account vehicles such as cars, lorries and motorcycles by
monitoring the blind spots or areas hidden
from the driver's field of vision.


A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on the
side in question:
–

Fixed
, immediately when another vehicle is in
the blind spot or is approaching in an adjacent
lane.
–

Flashing , after about 1

second when the
direction indicator is used.
Activation/Deactivation
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen
application.
When starting the vehicle, the
warning lamp
comes on in each mirror to indicate that the
system is activated.
The status of the system is memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
The system is automatically deactivated when towing with a towing device
approved by PEUGEOT.
Operating conditions
– All vehicles are moving in the same direction
and in adjacent lanes.
–

When overtaking a vehicle, the speed
difference is less than 9

mph (15 km/h).
– Traffic is flowing normally.
– Overtaking a vehicle over a certain period of
time and the vehicle being overtaken remains in
the blind spot.
Operating limits
No alert is triggered in the following conditions:
– presence of stationary objects (e.g. parked
vehicles, safety rails, lampposts, signs).
–

vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.
–


if the rear bumper is damaged.
It is possible that warnings are not given,
are given too late or seem unjustified.
This system does not replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver. Always
check in the mirrors and look over your
shoulders before changing lanes to avoid an
accident.
If the rear bumper is to be repainted, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop;
certain types of paint could interfere with the
operation of the radars.
Malfunction
If the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp lights up on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"
symbol is displayed on the screen.
Front parking sensors
Supplementing the rear parking sensors, the
front parking sensors are triggered when an
obstacle is detected in front and the speed of the
vehicle is below 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front parking sensor operation is suspended if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds in
forward gear, if an obstacle is no longer detected
or the vehicle speed exceeds 6
mph (10 km/h).
The sound emitted by the speaker (front or rear) locates the obstacle relative to
the vehicle, whether in front of or behind it on
its path.
Deactivation/Activation
(Depending on country of sale)
Depending on version, using the centre console
button and/or in the ADAS application on the
touch screen.




► Press this button to activate or deactivate the
function.
The indicator lamp is lit when the function is
deactivated.
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen
application.
If the function is deactivated, this indicator
lamp lights up on the instrument panel.
The system status is saved when the ignition is
switched off.


The rear parking sensors are deactivated automatically if a trailer or bicycle carrier
is connected to a towing device installed in
accordance with the Manufacturer's
recommendations.
In this case, the outline of a trailer is displayed
at the rear of the image of the vehicle.
When starting the vehicle, the graphic
and audible aids are only available after
the touch screen has started up.
Operating limits
If the boot is heavily loaded, the vehicle may tilt,
affecting distance measurements.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction when
changing into reverse gear, these
warning lamps light up on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal (short beep).
In the event of a malfunction, this
indicator lamp flashes for approximately
10 seconds when reverse gear is engaged.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Visiopark 1
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
When reverse gear is engaged, with the engine
running, this system displays views of the
vehicle's close surroundings
on the touch screen
using a camera located at the rear of the vehicle. CarM an uals 2 .c o m