PEUGEOT 408 2023 Repair Manual
Manufacturer: PEUGEOT, Model Year: 2023, Model line: 408, Model: PEUGEOT 408 2023Pages: 244, PDF Size: 7.37 MB
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Ease of use and comfort
3The cup holders have a removable reducer to 
be used depending on the diameter of the cans 
and cups.
The pen holder can also hold a smartphone.
Ski flap
Device for storing and transporting long objects.
Opening
► With the rear armrest lowered, open the flap 
by pulling its handle downwards.
 
 
► Load the objects from inside the boot.
Shark fin antenna 
 
A ventilation grille is present at the rear of the 
roof for cooling the shark fin antenna.
Any ventilation noise produced, with the ignition 
on or the engine running, is completely normal.
Boot fittings 
 
1. Load space cover shelf
2. Rear seat folding controls
3. Bag hooks
4. 12
  V (120   W) socket
5. Boot lamps
6. Retaining straps
7. Storage net or Hi-Fi amplifier
8. Stowing rings
9. Rigid boot floor or hinged boot carpet 
(Rechargeable hybrid)
Storage well/Tool box under the floor
The stowing rings are designed to secure 
luggage using different types of retaining 
nets or suitable straps.
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Load space cover 
 
It consists of two parts:
–  a removable part  A
, fixed to the rear pillars of 
the passenger compartment,
–
 
a removable part  B
, fixed to the frame of the 
rear screen.
 
 
To remove part A:
►  Note the direction of fitting.
►
 
Unclip the rear mounting  1
 on each side.
►
 
Unclip the front mounting  2
 on each side.  CarM an uals 2 .c o m  
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This shelf can only be fitted in one direction.
To refit it, proceed in the reverse order.
Be sure to install the load space cover 
correctly (as shown below)  - Risk of 
obstruction when closing the boot!
 
 
To remove part B:
►  Unclip the two side mountings  3
.
►
 
Pull the load space cover forwards to extract 
the two rear mountings  4
 from the frame.
To refit it, proceed in the reverse order.
When sharp deceleration occurs, objects 
placed on the load space cover can turn 
into projectiles.
12 V accessory socket
► To connect a 12   V accessory (maximum 
power: 120   W), lift the cover and plug in a 
suitable adaptor.
►
 
Switch on the ignition.
The connection of an electrical device not approved by PEUGEOT, such as a 
USB charger, may adversely affect the 
operation of vehicle electrical systems, 
causing faults such as poor radio reception or 
interference with displays in the screens.
Boot lamp
It comes on automatically when the boot is 
opened and goes off automatically when the 
boot is closed.
The lighting time varies according to the 
circumstances:
–
 
When the ignition is off, approximately 10 
minutes.
–
 
In energy saving mode, approximately 30 
seconds.
–
 
With the engine running, unlimited.
Storage well
► Lift the rigid  boot floor as far as possible or lift 
the hinged boot carpet (depending on version) to 
access the storage well.
Depending on version, it includes:
–
 
A
  hazard warning triangle.
–
 
A
  temporary puncture repair kit with the tool 
kit.
–
 
A
  spare wheel with the tool kit.
–
 
The traction battery charging cables 
(Rechargeable hybrid).  CarM an uals 2 .c o m  
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4Exterior lighting control 
stalk
Main lighting 
 
 
 
Automatic illumination of lamps/daytime  running lamps
Sidelamps only 
Dipped or main beam headlamps 
Headlamp dipping 
 
► Pull the lighting control stalk to switch 
between dipped and main beam headlamps.
In "AUTO" and sidelamps mode, pull the lighting 
control stalk to switch the main beam headlamps 
on directly ("headlamp flash").
Display
Illumination of the corresponding indicator 
lamp on the instrument panel confirms that the 
selected lighting is on.
A fault with a lamp is signalled by the  permanent illumination of this warning 
lamp, accompanied by the display of a message 
and an audible signal.
Rear foglamps
They only work if the dipped or main  beam headlamps are on.
 
 
► Rotate   the ring forwards/backwards to turn 
them on/off.
When the lighting is switched off automatically 
("AUTO" position) the foglamps and the dipped 
beam headlamps remain on.
Switching on the foglamps is prohibited 
in clear weather or in rain, both day and 
night. In these situations, the power of their 
beams may dazzle other drivers. They must 
only be used in fog or falling snow (rules may 
vary depending on country).
Do not forget to switch off the foglamps when 
they are no longer necessary.
Switching off of the lighting when the 
ignition is switched off 
When the ignition is switched off, all of the 
lamps turn off immediately, except for the 
dipped beam headlamps if automatic guide-
me-home lighting is activated.
Switching on the lamps after 
switching off the ignition
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate the 
ring to the "AUTO" position, then to the 
desired position.
If the driver's door is opened, a temporary 
audible signal warns the driver that the lamps 
are on.
They will go off automatically after a period 
of time that depends on the level of charge in 
the battery (entering energy economy mode).
In some weather conditions (e.g. low 
temperature or humidity), misting on the 
internal surface of the glass of the headlamps 
and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear 
after the lamps have been on for a few 
minutes.  CarM an uals 2 .c o m  
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Never look too closely at the light beam 
of LED technology lamps - risk of serious 
eye injury!
 
 
Travelling abroad
Vehicles equipped with manual 
headlamp beam height adjustment:
If planning to use your vehicle in a country 
that drives on the other side of the road, the 
dipped beam headlamps must be adjusted to 
avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. Consult a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Daytime running lamps/
Sidelamps
These LED lamps at the front of the vehicle light 
up automatically when the engine starts.
They perform the following functions:
–
 
Daytime running lamps (lighting control stalk 
at position 
"AUTO" with adequate ambient light).
–
 
Sidelamps (lighting control stalk at position 
"
AUTO" with low ambient light or "Sidelamps 
only" or "Dipped/main beam headlamps").
In daytime running lamps mode, the 
diodes are brighter.
Direction indicators 
 
► Left or right: lower or raise the lighting control 
stalk, beyond the point of resistance.
If you keep the direction indicators on for 
more than 20 seconds, the volume of the 
audible signal will increase if the speed is 
above 50 mph (80 km/h).
Three flashes
► Press briefly upwards or downwards, without 
going beyond the point of resistance; the 
direction indicators will flash 3 times.
The brightness of the daytime running lamps is  reduced when the direction indicators are on.
Parking lamps
(Depending on version) Vehicle side marking by lighting the sidelamps 
on the traffic side only.
►
 
Within one minute after switching off the 
ignition, operate the lighting control stalk 
upwards or downwards, depending on the side 
of the traffic (e.g.
   when parking on the right, push 
the lighting control stalk down to light up on the 
left).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and the 
lighting of the corresponding direction indicator 
lamp on the instrument panel.
►  
T
 o switch off the parking lamps, return the 
lighting control stalk to the central position.
Headlamp beam height 
adjustment
Manual headlamp 
adjustment
 
 
 
 
To avoid dazzling other road users, the height 
of these headlamp beams must be adjusted 
according to the load in the vehicle.  CarM an uals 2 .c o m  
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40 (Initial setting)Driver only or driver + front passenger
1 5 people
2 5 people + load in the boot
3 Driver only + load in the boot
4 5 6 Not used
Automatic Peugeot Matrix 
LED Technology 2.0 
headlamp adjustment
This system automatically adjusts the height of 
the headlamp beams according to the load in the 
vehicle.
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.
The system places the headlamp beams in the 
lowest position.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Do not touch the Peugeot Matrix LED 
Technology 2.0 headlamps   - risk of 
electrocution!
Automatic illumination of  lamps
With the lighting control stalk in the “ AUTO” 
position and if a low level of exterior brightness 
is detected by the rain/sunshine sensor, the 
sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are 
switched on automatically, without any action on 
the part of the driver. They may also come on if 
rain is detected, at the same time as automatic 
operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient 
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched 
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction of the rain/
sunshine sensor, the vehicle’s lamps 
come on and this warning lamp is displayed on 
the instrument panel, accompanied by an 
audible signal and/or the display of a message.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor 
located at the top centre of the 
windscreen behind the interior rear view 
mirror; the associated functions would no 
longer be controlled.
In fog or snow, the rain/sunshine sensor 
may detect sufficient light. For this 
reason, the lighting will not come on 
automatically.
The inner surface of the windscreen may  become misted up and affect the proper 
operation of the rain/sunshine sensor.
In humid and cold weather, demist the 
windscreen regularly.
Guide-me-home and 
welcome lighting
Guide-me-home lighting
Automatic
With the ring of the lighting control stalk in the 
"AUTO” position and when the light is poor, the 
dipped beam headlamps come on automatically 
when the ignition is switched off.
You can activate/deactivate and adjust  the duration of the guide-me-home 
lighting in the  Settings
  > Vehicle touch screen 
application.
Manual 
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► With the ignition off, pull the lighting control 
stalk toward you ("headlamp flash") to activate/
deactivate the function.
Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off 
automatically after a period of time.
Welcome lighting
When the vehicle is unlocked in low light 
conditions and the "Automatic illumination of 
headlamps" function is activated, this system 
automatically switches on:
–
 
On the outside, sidelamps, dipped beam 
headlamps and door mirror spotlamps.
–
 
Inside, courtesy lamps and footwell lighting.
Door mirror spotlamps
These spotlamps facilitate access to the vehicle 
by lighting the ground near the front doors.
The spotlamps come on automatically:
– 
when the vehicle is unlocked.
–
 
when a door is opened.
–
 
when a request to locate the vehicle is 
received from the remote control.
They also come on with the welcome lighting 
and guide-me-home lighting functions.
They go off automatically after 30 seconds.
Automatic lighting  systems - General 
recommendations
The automatic lighting systems use a detection 
camera, located at the top of the windscreen.
Operating limits
The system may be disrupted or not work 
correctly:
–
 
When visibility conditions are poor 
(e.g.
  snowfall, heavy rain).
–
 
If the windscreen is dirty
 , misted-up or 
masked (e.g.
  sticker) in front of the camera.
–
 
If the vehicle is facing highly reflective signs 
or safety barrier reflectors.
The system is not able to detect:
–
 
Road users that do not have their own 
lighting, such as pedestrians.
–
 
V
ehicles with hidden lighting (e.g.   travelling 
behind a safety barrier on the motorway).
–
 
V
ehicles at the top or bottom of a steep 
slope, on winding roads, on crossroads.
Maintenance
Clean the windscreen regularly, 
particularly the area in front of the camera.
The internal surface of the windscreen can 
also become misted around the camera. 
In humid and cold weather, demist the 
windscreen regularly.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the 
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could 
obstruct the camera.
Automatic headlamp  dipping
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations for 
automatic lighting systems.
With the ring of the lighting control stalk in the 
"AUTO" position and the function activated on 
the touch screen, this system automatically 
switches between dipped and main beam 
headlamps, according to lighting and traffic 
conditions, using a camera located at the top of 
the windscreen.
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4
 
This system is a driving aid.The driver remains responsible for 
the vehicle's lighting, its correct use in the 
prevailing light, visibility and traffic conditions, 
and for compliance with driving and vehicle 
regulations.
The system becomes operational when  the vehicle exceeds 16 mph (25 km/h).
When the speed falls below 9 mph (15 km/h), 
the function is no longer operational.
Activation/Deactivation
It is configured in the Settings > Vehicle 
touch screen application.
The state of the system is stored when the 
ignition is switched off.
When the system detects thick fog, it 
temporarily deactivates the function.
Operation
If the ambient light level is very low and traffic 
conditions permit:
– The main beam headla mps 
come on automatically. These 
indicator lamps light up on the instrument panel.
If the ambient light level is sufficient and/or the 
traffic conditions do not allow the main beam 
headlamps to be lit:
– The dipped beam head lamps 
remain lit. These indicator lamps 
light up on the instrument panel.
The function is deactivated if the foglamps 
are switched on or if the system detects poor 
visibility conditions (e.g.
  fog, heavy rain, 
snowfall).
When the foglamps are switched off or when the 
visibility conditions become favourable again, the 
function is automatically reactivated.
This indicator lamp goes out when the  function is deactivated.
Pause
If the situation requires a change of headlamp 
beam, the driver can take over at any time.
► Switch the headlamps manually between 
dipped and main beam to pause the function.
If the "AUT
O" and "Dipped beam" indicator 
lamps were on, the system changes to main 
beam.
If the "AUTO" and "Main beam" indicator
  lamps 
were on, the system changes to dipped beam.
►
 
T
 o reactivate the function, once again switch 
the headlamps manually between dipped and 
main beam.
Malfunction
If a malfunction occurs with the system or 
the camera, this warning lamp lights up 
on the instrument panel, accompanied by an 
audible signal and a message.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Peugeot Matrix LED 
Technology 2.0
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations for 
automatic lighting systems.
Available only on versions equipped with Full 
LED headlamps with Matrix Beam function.
This system automatically adapts the main 
beam according to the driving conditions, so that 
optimum illumination is maintained for the driver, 
without causing a nuisance to other road users.  CarM an uals 2 .c o m  
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The driver remains responsible for the vehicle's lighting, its correct use in the 
prevailing light, visibility and traffic conditions, 
and for compliance with driving and vehicle 
regulations.
The system is active from 25 mph 
(40   km/h) and deactivates below 12   mph 
(20
 
km/h).
Activation/Deactivation
► Place the ring   of the   lighting control stalk in 
the “AUTO” position.
This indicator lamp comes on in the  instrument panel.
It is configured in the Settings > Vehicle 
touch screen application.
The state of the system is stored when the 
ignition is switched off.
When deactivated, the lighting system changes 
to "Automatic illumination of lamps" mode.
It is recommended that you deactivate 
the function in foggy or snowy conditions 
or in case of heavy mist.
The function temporarily is deactivated when 
the system detects thick fog or when the 
foglamps are switched on manually. This is 
signalled by the indicator lamp going off on 
the instrument panel.
Travelling abroad
Vehicles equipped with the Peugeot 
Matrix LED Technology 2.0 function:
If planning to use your vehicle in a country 
that drives on the other side of the road, 
deactivate the function to avoid dazzling 
oncoming drivers.
Operation
Using a camera, the system detects the driving 
conditions (brightness, lights from oncoming or 
followed vehicles, road turns) and adapts the 
beams of the main headlamps accordingly.
The modules that make up the main beams 
switch on and off gradually, segment by 
segment, depending on the driving conditions 
detected.
Nominal main beam lighting is restored as soon 
as the vehicle is no longer detected by the 
system.
If the system is selected but the display 
on the instrument panel and the alerts are 
not available, the indicator lamp comes on in 
grey.
Followed vehicle 
 
When approaching a vehicle from behind, only 
those lamp segments directed at the followed 
vehicle go off, thereby creating a "tunnel" so as 
not to dazzle its driver.
Oncoming vehicle 
 
When an oncoming vehicle approaches, only 
those lamp segments directed at this vehicle 
go off, thereby creating a "tunnel" during the 
duration of the approach. 
Entering an illuminated area
At the entrance to an illuminated area (e.g. a 
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4off from the outside to the inside of the vehicle to 
switch to the dipped beams.
Exiting an illuminated area
The lamp segments gradually light up from the 
inside to the outside of the vehicle to restore the 
main beams.
Pause
If the situation requires a change of headlamp 
beam, the driver can take over at any time.
► 
Switch the dipped/main beam headlamps 
manually to pause the function.
The lighting system changes to "Automatic 
illumination of lamps" mode.
►
 
T
 o reactivate the function, manually switch 
the dipped/main beam headlamps again.
Malfunction
If a malfunction occurs with the adaptive 
headlamp lighting or the camera, this 
warning lamp is displayed on the instrument 
panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a 
message.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor 
located at the top centre of the 
windscreen behind the interior rear view 
mirror; the associated functions would no 
longer be controlled.
Night Vision
This system identifies and signals the presence 
of pedestrians and animals in the driver's field 
of vision, in low exterior light conditions, using 
an infrared camera located at the front of the 
vehicle.
Select the "Night vision " display mode if you 
want the infrared camera image to be displayed 
constantly on the instrument panel. When the 
conditions are met, an alert is triggered if there is 
a risk of collision.
The permanent
  display disappears upon 
switching off the ignition or if the conditions are 
not met.
This system is a driving aid system that  cannot, under any circumstances, 
replace the driver's assessment of night-time 
visibility and traffic conditions.
In some cases, the differences in temperature 
are insufficient and the system may not detect 
all dangers or, conversely, it may give false 
warnings (e.g. engines of lorries parked by 
the side of the road).
Conditions for operation
– With the engine running and in Stop mode 
of   Stop & Start.
–
 
V
 ery low light conditions with dipped beam 
headlamps on and in good working order.
–
 
T
 emperature between -30°C and +28°C.
–
 
Speed below 99 mph (160
   km/h).–
 
Detection of pedestrians or animals taller than 
0.50 m.
Activation/Deactivation
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen 
application.
Operation
If the function is selected but the display 
on the instrument panel, on the extended 
head-up display, and the alerts are not available 
(on the "Night vision " page), the indicator lamp 
comes on in grey.
If all operating conditions are met, the 
indicator lamp comes on in green: the 
display on the instrument panel, on the extended 
head-up display (with the " Night vision" page 
selected) and the triggering of alerts are 
available.
If certain operating conditions (speed or 
temperature) are not met, the indicator 
lamp comes on in orange: only the display on the 
instrument panel and on the extended head-up 
display are available (on the " Night vision" 
page).
Whilst the exterior light is too bright or the dipped 
beam headlamps have not been switched on, 
the alerts are not available.
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The camera detection range is between 15 m 
(for pedestrians) and 200   m, depending on 
visibility conditions.
If a pedestrian or an animal is detected, the 
system alerts the driver up to 100 m before the 
possible collision.
The image provided by the camera is displayed 
in shades of grey in the instrument panel; warm 
objects appear brighter than cold objects.
If pedestrians or animals are detected, they 
appear in yellow frames.
If the system detects a risk of 
collision with pedestrians or 
animals, it triggers an alert: a symbol appears in  the middle of the display window. The silhouette 
of pedestrians or animals is framed in red.
If the "
Night vision " display page has not been 
selected, the alert is triggered inside a temporary 
window.
In the event of an alert, the driver may act by 
making an avoiding manoeuvre or by braking.
Operating limits
The following situations may interfere with 
the operation of the system or prevent it from 
working:
–
 
Poor visibility conditions (falling snow
 , heavy 
rain, thick fog).
–
 
Camera masked by snow
 , mud or dust.
–
 
Camera scratched after going through roller 
car washes repeatedly
.
–
 
V
 ery high outside temperature.
–
 
At the top or bottom of a steep slope.
–
 
On a very winding road.
–
 
In a bend.
–
 
After an impact which may have impaired the 
camera settings or damaged it.
–
 
After repainting of the grille outside of the 
PEUGEOT
 dealer network or a qualified 
workshop.
Maintenance 
recommendations
The infrared camera has a wash nozzle 
connected to the vehicle’s front screenwash 
system.
This wash nozzle does not operate every time 
the front screenwash system is used. Its wash 
frequency is preset in the system.
Regularly check that the infrared camera is 
clean.
In bad weather, or in wintry conditions, ensure 
that the infrared camera is not covered with mud, 
ice or snow.
Malfunction
If the event of a malfunction, this warning 
lamp comes on in orange on the 
instrument panel, accompanied by the display of 
a message.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Wiper control stalk
Before operating the wipers in wintry 
conditions, clear any snow, ice or frost 
from the windscreen and around the wiper 
arms and blades.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry 
windscreen. In extremely hot or cold 
weather, check that the wiper blades are not 
stuck to the windscreen before operating the 
wipers.
After using an automatic car wash, you  may temporarily notice abnormal noises   CarM an uals 2 .c o m