tailgate PEUGEOT 408 2023 Owners Manual

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Contents
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Overview
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Eco-driving
 1Dashboard instrumentsDriver information 10
Digital instrument panels 10
Warning and indicator lamps 11
Indicators 17
Manual test 19
Total distance recorder 19
Trip computer 19
10-inch touch screen 20
i-Toggles 22
Remotely operable additional functions
(Rechargeable hybrid)
22
 2AccessElectronic key with remote control function and
built-in key 24
Proximity Keyless Entry and Start 26
Central locking 28
Back-up procedures 29
Doors 31
Boot 31
Motorised tailgate 31
Alarm 35
Electric windows 37
Sunroof 38
 3Ease of use and comfortDriving position 40
Front seats 41
Steering wheel adjustment 45
Heated steering wheel 45
Mirrors 45
Rear bench seat 47
Heating and Ventilation 48
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning 49
Front demisting/defrosting 52
Rear screen demisting/defrosting 52
Heated windscreen 53
Temperature pre-conditioning
(Rechargeable hybrid)
53
Front fittings 54
Courtesy lamps 57
Interior ambient lighting 58
Rear fittings 58
Boot fittings 59
 4Lighting and visibilityExterior lighting control stalk 61
Direction indicators 62
Headlamp beam height adjustment 62
Automatic illumination of headlamps 63
Guide-me-home and welcome lighting 63
Automatic lighting systems - General
recommendations
64
Automatic headlamp dipping 64
Peugeot Matrix LED Technology 2.0 65
Night Vision 67
Wiper control stalk 68
Intermittent wipers 70
Automatic wipers 70
Changing a wiper blade 71
 5SafetyGeneral safety recommendations 72
Hazard warning lamps 72
Horn 73
Pedestrian horn (Rechargeable hybrid) 73
Emergency or assistance 73
Electronic stability control (ESC) 75
Seat belts 78
Airbags 80
Active bonnet 82
Child seats 83
Deactivating the front passenger airbag 84
ISOFIX child seats 85
i-Size child seats 87
Installing child seats 88
Child lock 90
 6DrivingDriving recommendations 91
Starting/switching off the engine 92
Starting rechargeable hybrid vehicles 93
Electric parking brake 94
Automatic gearbox 96
Driving modes 99
Hill start assist 100
Gear shift indicator 101
Stop & Start 101
Tyre under-inflation detection 103
Driving and manoeuvring aids - General
recommendations
104
Steering wheel with hands-on detection 106
Shortcuts for driving aids 106
Road signs recognition 107
Speed limiter 111
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1.Exterior lighting controls/Direction indicators/
Instrument panel display page/Service
indicator
2. Wiper controls/Screenwash/Trip computer
3. Automatic gearbox control paddles
4. Speed limiter/Cruise control/Adaptive cruise
control/Drive Assist Plus or Drive Assist 2.0
controls
A. Increase/Decrease the speed setting
Display and adjustment of the distance
setting to the vehicle in front (Adaptive cruise
control)
B. Select/Deselect the Cruise control
Select/Deselect the Adaptive cruise control/
Drive Assist Plus
C. Start/Pause the Speed limiter or Cruise
control with the speed setting saved
Confirmation of vehicle restart after automatic
stop (Adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go
function)
D. Select/Deselect the Speed limiter
E. Activation of the Speed limiter or Cruise
control with the speed setting saved
Use the speed suggested by the Road signs
recognition function
5. Horn/Driver front airbag
6. Audio system setting controls
F. Press: Display favourite radio stations/media
Up/Down: previous/next radio/media/
smartphone selection
Press: validation of a selection
G. Increase/Decrease the volume H.
Pick up/Hang up
Access to the Phone application's call log
I. Short press: system voice commands
Long press: smartphone voice commands
Side control bar



1. LED technology headlamps beam height
adjustment
2. Motorised tailgate
3. Heated windscreen
4. Heated steering wheel
5. Opening the fuel filler flap
6. Temperature pre-conditioning operation
indicator lamp
Centre control bars



1. Automatic air conditioning system controls/
HOME button
or
i-Toggles/HOME button
2. Audio system controls
3. Shortcuts for driving aids
4. Access to the Climate application
5. Windscreen and front windows demisting
6. Recirculation of interior air
7. Rear screen de-icing
8. Switching automatic air conditioning off
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Electronic key with
remote control function
and built-in key
Remote control function

The remote control can be used to perform
the following remote functions (depending on
version):
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Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle.
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Unlocking/Locking the boot.
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Folding/Unfolding the door mirrors.
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Activating/Deactivating the alarm.
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Locating the vehicle.
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Closing the windows.
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Closing the sunroof.
–


Activating the vehicle’
s electronic immobiliser.
Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be
locked/unlocked in the event of a failure of the
remote control, the central locking, the battery,
etc. For more information on the Back-up
procedures, refer to the corresponding section.
Built-in key
Using the remote control built-in key, you can
perform the following operations (depending on
version):
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Activation/Deactivation of the manual child
lock.
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Activation/Deactivation of the front passenger
airbag.
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Back-up Unlocking/Locking of the doors.

â–º To eject the key or put it back in place, pull
and hold the button.
Once the built-in key is ejected, always
keep it with you to be able to carry out
the corresponding back-up procedures.
Unlocking the vehicle
Selective unlocking (driver’s door, boot) is
configured in the Settings
> Vehicle
touch screen application.
Complete unlocking
â–º If the selective unlocking is deactivated,
press the unlocking button.
Selective unlocking
Driver's door
â–º Press the unlocking button.
The driver's door and the fuel filler flap are
unlocked (Petrol).
The driver's door is unlocked (Rechargeable
hybrid).
â–º

Press it
again to unlock the other doors and
the boot.
The charging nozzle can be unplugged on the
second press.
Complete or selective unlocking, and alarm
deactivation (depending on version), is confirmed
by the flashing of the direction indicators and the
lighting of the daytime running lamps.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
Selective unlocking and opening of
the tailgate
By default, selective unlocking of the tailgate
is deactivated and its motorised operation is
activated.
â–º With a motorised tailgate: press and
hold this button to unlock the boot and
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2â–º With a non-motorised tailgate: press and hold
this button to unlock the boot and partially open
the tailgate.
When selective unlocking of the tailgate is
activated, the doors and the fuel filler flap remain
locked.
If selective unlocking of the tailgate is
deactivated, pressing the button unlocks the
whole vehicle.
If motorised operation of the tailgate is
deactivated, pressing the button partially
opens the tailgate.
To lock the vehicle, it is necessary to close
the tailgate again.
Locking the vehicle
Depending on version, the activation/
deactivation of the lock audible signal is
configured in the Settings
> Vehicle touch
screen application.
Normal locking
â–º Press the locking button.
The locking, and the activation of the alarm
depending on version,
is confirmed by the
lighting of the direction indicators and the
daytime running lamps.
Depending on version, the door mirrors fold.
An access (door or boot) that is not properly closed prevents locking of the
vehicle. However, if the vehicle is fitted with
an alarm, it will be activated after 45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or boot
are not subsequently opened,
the vehicle
will automatically lock itself again after about
30

seconds. If the vehicle is fitted with an
alarm, it will be reactivated automatically.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also deactivates
the central locking buttons.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle
when it is deadlocked.
â–º

Press the locking button.
â–º


Press the locking button again within 3
seconds to deadlock the vehicle (confirmed by
the temporary lighting of the direction indicators).
For the vehicles equipped with the Proximity
Keyless Entry and Start system, a double
audible signal indicates that the vehicle is not
deadlocked.
Closing the windows and sunroof
An audible signal sounds in the passenger
compartment before the start of movement to
warn any occupants.
â–º

T
o completely close the windows and,
depending on version, the sunroof, press the
locking button for more than 2 seconds.
â–º

Press again to stop closing.
Ensure that no person or object could
prevent the correct closing of the
windows and sunroof.
If, on versions with alarm, you want to
leave the windows and/or sunroof partially
open, you must first deactivate the interior
volumetric alarm protection.
For more information on the Alarm, refer to
the corresponding section.
Locating the vehicle
This function helps you to spot your vehicle from
a distance, with the vehicle locked:
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The direction indicators flash for approximately
10 seconds.
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The door mirror spotlamps come on.
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The courtesy lamps come on.
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2Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
If the electronic key remains around the
vehicle (zones A, B or C) for more than
15 minutes without action, the automatic
functions are deactivated. To unlock or lock
the vehicle, use the remote control or press
the driver's door handle.
If using the door handle does not lock/unlock
the vehicle, bring the electronic key closer
and repeat the desired action.
Selective unlocking
Driver’s door
It operates:
â–º

Either automatically when approaching the
driver

’s door, if the automatic functions are
activated.
â–º

Or by gently pressing the driver's door
handle.
The driver's door and the fuel filler flap are
unlocked (Petrol).
The driver's door is unlocked (Rechargeable
hybrid).
â–º


Once inside the vehicle, to unlock all
accesses, press the central unlocking button or
pull the opening control on any door

.
Selective unlocking of the tailgate
The tailgate unlocks automatically as you
approach the rear of the vehicle.
â–º
Press the tailgate control to open the boot.
The doors remain locked.
Locking the vehicle
Depending on version, the activation/
deactivation of the lock audible signal is
configured in the Settings
> Vehicle touch
screen application.
Normal locking

With the doors and boot closed, the vehicle
locks:
â–º

Either automatically
, upon leaving zone B, if
the automatic functions are activated.
â–º

Or by gently pressing the driver's door
handle.
Locking is confirmed by the lighting of the
direction indicators, and by a double audible
signal when the vehicle is locked upon walking
away

.
The alarm does not activate when locking automatically from a distance (the
direction indicators do not light up).
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if the
electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also deactivates
the central locking buttons.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle
when it is deadlocked.


â–º Gently press the driver's door handle to lock
the vehicle.
â–º

Press it again within 3
seconds to deadlock
the vehicle (confirmed by the temporary lighting
of the direction indicators).
A double audible signal indicates that the vehicle
is not deadlocked.
Advice
If one of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Start

system has been left inside
the vehicle, central locking will not take place.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or
tailgate are not subsequently opened, the
vehicle will automatically lock itself again after
about 30
seconds. If fitted to the vehicle, the
alarm is automatically reactivated (if
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2Doors
Opening
From outside
â–º After unlocking the vehicle or with the
"Keyless Entry and Start" system electronic key
in the recognition zone, pull the door handle.
From inside
â–º Pull the interior opening control of a door; this
unlocks the vehicle completely .
With selective unlocking activated:
– Opening the driver's door unlocks
the driver's door only (if the vehicle has not
already been completely unlocked).
–

Opening one of the passenger doors
unlocks the rest of the vehicle.
Boot
Opening the tailgate
â–º With the vehicle unlocked or with the
electronic key in the recognition zone, press the
central tailgate control.
â–º

Raise the tailgate.
When selective unlocking is activated,
the electronic key must be close to the
rear of the vehicle.
The tailgate is not designed to hold a bicycle carrier.
Closing the tailgate
â–º Lower the tailgate using the interior grips.
â–º Release the grips and press down on the
outside of the tailgate to close it.
In the event of a malfunction or if you
experience difficulty opening or closing
the tailgate, have it checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay,
to avoid the issue deteriorating and prevent
any risk of the tailgate dropping, potentially
causing serious injury.
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
â–º Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock
from inside the boot.


â–º Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot.
â–º

Move the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
Motorised tailgate
(Depending on version)
The motorised tailgate must only be operated
with the vehicle stationary.


Check that there is enough space to
allow for the movement of the motorised
tailgate.
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Never insert a finger in the locking
system of the motorised tailgate - risk of
serious injury!
To avoid the risk of injury through pinching or trapping, before and during
operation of the motorised tailgate:
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ensure that there is no-one close to the
rear of the vehicle.
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monitor the activity of the rear passengers,
particularly any children.
Bicycle carrier/Towing device
The motorised tailgate is not designed to support
a bicycle carrier.
When installing a bicycle carrier on the towing
device with connection of the cable to the trailer
socket, the motorised operation of the tailgate
will be automatically deactivated.
If using a towing device or bicycle carrier
not recommended by PEUGEOT, it is
essential to deactivate the motorised
operation of the tailgate.
Motorised operation
The motorised operation of the tailgate is configured in the Settings
> Vehicle
touch screen application.


There are several ways of operating the tailgate:
A. Using the Keyless Entry and Start system’s
electronic key
B. Using the exterior tailgate control
C. Using the interior tailgate control
D. Using the control on the dashboard
If motorised operation is not activated,
the request to open with this function
release the tailgate (partially-open position).
Opening
â–º A long press on the central button A of the
electronic key.
or
â–º

A
short press on the exterior tailgate control
B (with the electronic key on your person, if the
vehicle or the tailgate is locked).
or
â–º

T
wo consecutive presses on the control D of
the dashboard.
The tailgate opens, either completely by default, or to the position memorised
beforehand.
If motorised operation is not activated, these
actions release the tailgate (partially-open
position).
When the vehicle is locked, the request to
open the boot with one of the controls A
or B unlocks the vehicle, or only the boot if
selective unlocking is activated, prior to the
opening of the boot.
Closing
â–º A long press on the central button A of the
electronic key.
or
â–º

A
short press on the exterior tailgate control
B.
or
â–º

A
short press on the interior tailgate control C.
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2â–º Two consecutive presses on the control D of
the dashboard.
It is possible to interrupt the operation of
the tailgate at any point.
Pressing one of these controls again
interrupts the movement that is underway.
Following the interruption of a movement,
pressing one of these controls again reverses
the movement.
If the tailgate is left open for an extended
period of time, the tailgate may need to
be closed manually to reset power tailgate
functionality.
Hands-free function (Hands-
Free Tailgate Access)
With the electronic key on your person, this
function allows the motorised tailgate to be
opened, closed or stopped via a "kicking"
movement under the rear bumper.
The "Handsfree Trunk Opening" function is configured in the Settings
> Vehicle
touch screen application.
Ensure that you are steady on your feet
before performing the "kicking"
movement.
Take care not to touch the exhaust system
which may be hot - risk of burns!
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
The function is not available when the
vehicle is connected.


â–º Position yourself behind the vehicle by the
number plate and perform a "kicking" movement
in the "
OK" detection zone.
The "kicking" movement must be given forwards,
smoothly, not too fast and with a vertical
movement from low to high. Raise the foot
sufficiently and remove it immediately.
Acknowledgement of the "kicking" movement
is confirmed by the lighting of the direction
indicators.
"Sideward kicking" movements do not
work. If the "kicking" movement has not
been detected, wait at least 2 seconds before
repeating the movement.
Do not perform repetitive "kicking"
movements.
If the motorised tailgate has not started to open
or close, check that:
–

the function is activated.
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the electronic key is on your person, outside
the vehicle in the rear recognition area.
–


the "kicking" movement was performed in the
detection zone, close enough to the bumper

.
–

the foot was removed from the bumper quickly
enough.
When the vehicle is locked, the request
to open the tailgate with this function
unlocks the vehicle, or only the tailgate if
selective unlocking is activated, prior to the
opening of the tailgate.
Closing the tailgate with the "Hands-Free
Tailgate Access" function enables you to lock
the vehicle.
Recommendations on the hands-free
function (Hands-Free Tailgate Access)
If it does not work, check that the electronic key
is not exposed to a source of electromagnetic
interference (e.g. smartphone).
The function may be deactivated or affected if
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The function may not work correctly with a
prosthetic leg.
In some circumstances, the tailgate may open or
close by itself, particularly when:
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hitching up or removing a trailer
.
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operating a towing device.
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fitting or removing a bicycle carrier
.
–

loading
or unloading bicycles on/from a bicycle
carrier.
–

depositing or lifting something behind the
vehicle.
–


an animal approaches the rear bumper
.
–

washing the vehicle.
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maintenance is performed on the vehicle.
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accessing the spare wheel.
T

o avoid such operating problems, keep the
electronic key away from the recognition zone or
deactivate the hands-free function.
Towing device
The installation of a towing device may
disturb the detection system.
â–º

Perform the "kicking" movement on the
right side of the towing device.
Memorising an opening
position
To limit the opening angle of the motorised
tailgate:
â–º

move the tailgate to the desired position
manually or by pressing the button.
â–º press button C or the exterior control B for
more than 3 seconds (memorisation is confirmed
by a brief audible signal).
A new memorisation operation cancels the
previous one.
Memorising is not available until the
height of opening is more than or equal
to 1 metre between the low position and the
high position of the tailgate.
Manual operation
The tailgate can be manoeuvred by hand, even
with motorised operation activated.
The tailgate must be stationary.
â–º

Move the tailgate as slowly and smoothly as
possible.
When opening and closing the motorised tailgate
manually

, there is no assistance from gas struts.
Resistance to opening and closing is therefore
entirely normal.
In case of the motor overheating
Repeatedly opening and closing the
motorised tailgate can cause overheating of
its electric motor, after which opening and
closing will not be possible.
Allow at least 10
minutes for the electric
motor to cool down before operating the
tailgate again.
If you are unable to wait, operate it manually.
Manual closing of the
motorised tailgate in case of
failure
This operation is only necessary in the case of
failure or deinitialisation/loss of the tailgate
motor.
If the failure originates from the battery, it is
recommended to recharge it or change it with the
tailgate closed.
In this situation, a significant force may be
needed to close the tailgate.
â–º

Close it gently without slamming, as slowly as
possible, by pushing at the centre of the tailgate.
Do not lower the tailgate by pushing at
one of its sides - risk of damage!
Precautions in use
In wintry conditions
To avoid any operating problems, remove
the snow or wait until the ice melts before
requesting motorised opening of the tailgate.
When washing
When washing the vehicle in an
automatic car wash, do not forget to lock and
move away from the vehicle
to prevent any
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Practical information
must be reduced by 10% per 1,000 metres of
altitude.
Use genuine towing devices and wiring
harnesses approved by PEUGEOT. We
recommend having them fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
If not fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer, they must
still be fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Important: if the vehicle has a motorised
tailgate and Hands-Free Tailgate Access
function, and a towing device has been fitted
outside the PEUGEOT dealer network, it
is essential to visit a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop to have the detection
system recalibrated
- risk of malfunction of the
Hands-Free Tailgate Access function.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid functions
are automatically deactivated while an
approved towing system is in use.
For more information about driving with a
towing device fitted to a trailer and associated
with the Trailer stability assist, refer to the
corresponding section.
Comply with the maximum authorised
towable weight, as indicated on your
vehicle's registration certificate, on the
manufacturer's label and in the Technical
data section of this guide.
If using accessories attached to the
towing device (e.g. bicycle carriers, tow
boxes):
–

Comply with the maximum authorised nose
weight.
–


Do not transport more than 4 conventional
bicycles or 2 electric bicycles.
When loading bicycles onto a bicycle carrier
on a towball, be sure to place the heaviest
bicycles as close as possible to the vehicle.
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Vehicle equipped with motorised
tailgate with hands-free function
(Hands-Free Tailgate Access)
To avoid unintentionally opening the
motorised tailgate when operating the towing
device:
–

Deactivate this function in advance in the
vehicle's configuration application.
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Or remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.
Towing device with quickly detachable towball
Presentation
No tools are required to install or remove this
genuine towing device.


1. Carrier
2. Protective plug
3. Connection socket
4. Safety eye
5. Detachable towball
6. Locking/unlocking wheel
7. Security key lock
8. Label to note the key references
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