2013 Peugeot 208 ESP

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Driving
This system indicates the proximity of an
obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.) which comes within the field of detection of sensorslocated in the bumper.Certain types of obstacle (stake, roadworks cone, etc.) detected initially will no longer be detected at the end of the manoeuvre due to
the presence of blind spots.






Parking sensors


This function cannot, in any circumstances, take the place of the vigilance and responsibility of the driver.
The system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear. This is accompanied by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when you exit reverse gear.

Rear parking sensors


Audible assistance

The proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of which
increases as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or left)
indicates the side on which the obstacle is located.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than approximatelythirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes continuous.



Visual assistance
This supplements the audible signal bydisplaying bars in the multifunction screen
which move progressively nearer to the vehicle.
When the obstacle is near, the "Danger"symbol is displayed in the screen.

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Visibility




Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glassproviding the lateral rearward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking. They can also befolded for parking in confined spaces.
Door mirrors

The objects observed are, in reality,closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order tocorrectly judge the distance of vehiclesapproaching from behind.
Demisting - Defrosting
Ad
justment
Adjustment Manual model

Folding
)
When parked, fold the mirror manually to
protect it.



Unfolding
)
Before moving off, unfold the mirror.







Electric model
)
Move the lever in all four directions toadjust the mirror.)Move control A
to the right or to the left toselect the corresponding mirror.)Move control B
in all four directions toadjust.)Return control A
to the central position.
Demistin
g-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine running, by switching on the heatedrear screen (see "Rear screen
demist-defrost").

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5
Visibility


Model without AUTO lighting



Model with AUTO lighting



Selection ring for main lighting mode

Turn the ring to position the symbol required
facing the mark.

Li
ghting off.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.


Sidelamps onl
y.

Di
pped or main beam headlamps.

Dipping the headlamps

Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped / main beam headlamps.

In the li
ghting off and sidelamps modes, the driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporaril
y ("headlamp flash") by maintaining apull on the stalk.


Displays

Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting switched on.

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5
Visibility
In good or rainy weather, both dayand night, the front foglamps and the rear foglamp are prohibited. In thesesituations, the power of their beamsmay dazzle other drivers. They shouldonly be used in fog or snow. In these weather conditions, it is your responsibility to switch on the foglamps and dipped beam headlamps manuallyas the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light.
Do not forget to switch off the front foglamps and the rear foglamp whenthey are no longer necessary.


Switching on the lamps after the ignition isswitched off

To reactivate the lighting control, rotatethe ring to the "0"position - lamps off,then to the desired position. On opening the driver's door a temporary audible signal warns thedriver that the lighting is on.
The lamps, with the exception of thesidelamps, switch off automatically after a maximum duration of thir ty minutes to prevent discharging of the battery.

Switching off the lampswhen the ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the lamps turn off immediately, except for dipped beam if guide-me-home lighting is activated.

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5
Visibility
headlamps on after the vehicle's ignition hasbeen switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting

Switching on
)With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps
using the lighting stalk.
)A fur ther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.) Within one minute of switching off the
ignition, operate the lighting control stalk up
or down depending on the traffic side (for example: when parking on the left; lighting
control stalk upwards; the right hand sidelamps are on).
Manual
guide-me-home lighting is also available from the remote control lighting button (see the "Remotecontrol" section). This is con
firmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch o
ff the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the middle position or switch on the ignition.

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Visibility
With dipped or main beams, this function makes use of the beam from a front foglamp to
illuminate the inside of a bend, when the vehicle speed is below 25 mph (approximately 40 km/h)(urban driving, winding road, intersections, parking manouevres...).








Cornering lighting
with cornering lighting
without cornering lighting


Switching on

This function starts:


- when the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or

- from a cer tain angle of rotation of the steering wheel.

Programming
The system is activated or deactivated in the vehicleconfiguration menu.The system is activated by default.



Switching off
The system does not operate:


- below a cer tain angle of rotation of thesteering wheel,

- above 25 mph (40 km/h),

- when reverse gear is engaged.

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5
Visibility











Courtesy lamp
In this position, the cour tesy lamp comes on gradually:


Take care to avoid leaving anything in contact with the courtesy lamp. - when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the ke
y is removed from the ignition,
- when opening a door,
- when the remote control locking button is
pressed, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches o
ff gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanentl
y off.
Permanent lighting.
) With the ignition on, press
the corresponding switch.



1. Front cour tes
y lamp

2. Map reading lamp s
With the "permanent lighting" mode,the lighting time varies according to the circumstances:



- with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode, approximatelythirty seconds,-with the engine running, unlimited.



Front map reading lamps

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6
Safety














Direction indicators
)Lower the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the left. )Raise the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the right.


"Motorway" function

Move the stalk briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance;
the corresponding direction indicators will flash 3 times.
If you forget to cancel the direction indicators for more than twenty seconds, the volume of the audible signal will increase if the speed is above40 mph (60 km/h).







Hazard warning lamps
A visual warning by means of the direction indicators to aler t other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
Automatic operation of
hazard warnin
g lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you accelerate.)
You can also switch them off by pressingthe button.
)
Press this button, the direction indicators
flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.