2015 Peugeot 208 Owner's Manual

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Limits of operation
Not detected are:
- Pe destrians, animals, motorcyclists,
cyclists.
-

F
ixed and non-reflective materials and
objects (cardboard box, wall, ...).
-

V
ehicles not travelling in the same
direction.
The system is not triggered or is interrupted if
the driver:
-

p
resses the accelerator pedal firmly,
-

t
urns the wheel sharply (avoiding
manoeuvre).
Operating faults
Clean or clear any dirt, mist or objects (stickers,
leaves, ...) from the top of the windscreen that
could obstruct the laser's field of vision.
Misting of the windscreen or accumulations
of snow on the bonnet could inter fere with the
operation of the laser. A message appears if
the laser is obstructed.
Use windscreen demisting and regularly clean
the area of the windscreen in front of the
sensor.
Be particularly vigilant when driving in poor
weather (very heavy rain, hail, fog, snow…).
This is because braking distances increase
while the laser's calculation parameters remain
the same. In the following cases, you should have the
system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
-

T
he message "Automatic braking system
fault " accompanied by an audible signal
indicating that a fault has been detected.
-

F
ollowing an impact, the system is
automatically put out of service, it no longer
works. The system detects the deployment
of airbags.
Do not attempt to remove, adjust or test
the sensor.
Only a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop is able to work on the system.
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Parking sensors
Engage reverse gear
An audible signal confirms the activation of the
system by engaging reverse gear.
The proximity information is indicated by an
audible signal which becomes more rapid as
the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
When the distance between the rear of
the vehicle and the obstacle is less than
approximately 30 centimetres, the audible
signal becomes continuous. This completes the audible signal by the
display of bars in the multifunction screen,
which become closer and closer as the vehicle
approaches the obstacle. When very close to
the obstacle, the "Danger" symbol is displayed
in the screen.
The audible (front and rear) and visual (rear)
parking sensor system consists of proximity
sensors, installed in the rear bumper.
The sensors detect any obstacle which
enters its field of operation (person, vehicle,
tree, fence, ...) behind the vehicle during the
manoeuvre.
Certain objects detected at the beginning of the
manoeuvre will no longer be detected at the
end of the manoeuvre due to the blind spots
between and below the sensors.
Examples: stake, roadworks cone or pavement
post.
Display in the screen

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Stopping the assistance
Switching off the assistance
Press; the indicator lamp comes on.
The state of the system is stored when the
vehicle is switched off.
Resuming assistance
Press again; the indicator lamp goes off.
Advice
Change to neutral. In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow.
The system will be deactivated automatically
if a trailer is being towed or if a bicycle carrier
is fitted (vehicle fitted with a towbar or bicycle
carrier recommended by PEUGEOT).If this warning lamp comes on
when reverse gear is engaged,
accompanied by a message and/or
an audible signal, a fault has been
detected.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
workshop. The parking sensor system cannot in
any circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
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Reversing camera
The reversing camera function may be
completed with parking sensors. The reversing camera cannot in any
circumstances be a substitute for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The superimposed representation of guide
lines helps with the manoeuvre.
They are represented by lines marked "on
the ground" and do not allow the position of
the vehicle to be determined relative to tall
obstacles (for example: other vehicles, ...).
Some deformation of the image is normal.
High pressure jet washing
When washing your vehicle, do not
direct the lance within 30 cm of the
camera lens.
The reversing camera is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
The image is displayed in the touch screen.
The blue lines represent the general direction
of the vehicle (the difference corresponds to
the width of your vehicle without the mirrors).
The red lines represent a distance of about
30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's rear
b u m p e r.
The green lines represent distances of about 1
and 2 metres beyond the edge of your vehicle's
rear bumper. Opening the tailgate causes the display
to disappear.
Clean the reversing camera regularly
using a soft, dry cloth.

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Park Assist
For entry into a parking space (parallel
parking) the system does not detect
spaces which are clearly much smaller
or larger than the size of the vehicle.
This "parking assistance" system
is activated automatically during
manoeuvres; it is therefore possible
that a symbol comes on in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal,
without affecting the manoeuvre. The selection of the type of manoeuvre
(entering or exiting a parallel parking
space) prevents a change to STOP
mode of Stop & Start.
In STOP mode, this selection restarts
the engine.
The Park Assist system cannot in any
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The driver must remain in control of
their vehicle ensuring that the space
remains clear during the manoeuvre.
In some circumstances, the sensors
may not detect small obstacles located
in their blind spots. During a manoeuvre the steering wheel
turns quickly: do not hold the steering
wheel, do not place your hand between
the spokes of the steering wheel and
take care with loose and bulky clothing,
scarves, handbags... There is a risk of
injury.
The driver can take back control of the steering
at any time by grasping the wheel.
Changing tyre sizes (out-size tyres,
winter tyres, ...) can inter fere with
the correct operation of the parking
assistance system. The system provides assistance in entering and
exiting a parking space when parallel parking.
The system detects a parking space and then
provides assistance with the parallel parking
manoeuvres.
It controls the steering and provides visual and
audible information to the driver.
The driver manages the accelerator, brakes,
gears and the clutch in the case of a manual
gearbox.
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Entering a parallel parking space
F When you have identified a free space, reduce the speed of the vehicle to a
maximum of 12 mph (20 km/h).
To activate the Park Assist system:
F

S
elect the enter parking space manoeuvre.
T

he indicator lamp in the control comes on. F

O
perate the direction indicator on the
parking side.
F

M
ove for wards alongside the parking
space at a speed below 12 mph (20 km/h)
to measure it, keeping at a distance of
between 0.5 and 1.5 metres from the row of
parked vehicles.
Once measurement is complete, if the space is
large enough a message indicates that parking
is possible. F

M
ove your vehicle for ward until a new
message is displayed.
F

S
elect reverse and release the steering
wheel.
A message is displayed in the screen. F

P
ress this control to activate the system.
The indicator lamp in the control remains off. F

P
osition your vehicle before this space.

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The assisted parking manoeuvre is in progress.
Without exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h), continue
the manoeuvres following the information given
by the "parking assistance" system, until the
end of manoeuvre message is displayed.
The indicator lamp in the control goes off,
accompanied by a audible signal.
Exit from a parallel parking space
F Select the exit parking space manoeuvre. The indicator lamp in the control comes on.
F

O
perate the direction indicator on the exit
from parking side.
T

he direction indicator warning lamp
flashes in the instrument panel throughout
the manoeuvre, whatever the position of
the stalk.
F

S
elect a for ward or reverse gear then
release the steering wheel.
F

P
ress this control.
The indicator lamp in the control remains off. The assisted exit from parking manoeuvre is in
progress.
Without exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h), continue
the manoeuvres following the information given
by the "parking assistance" system, until the
end of manoeuvre message is displayed.
The manoeuvre is complete once the front
wheels of the vehicle are out of the parking
space.
The indicator lamp in the control goes off,
accompanied by a audible signal.
The driver takes back control of the vehicle's
steering.
A message is displayed in the screen. With the vehicle stationary, to activate the Park
Assist system: F
W
hen you want to exit from a parallel
parking space, start the engine.
The driver takes back control of the vehicle's
steering.
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In bad weather and in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered by
road dirt, ice or snow.
In the event of a fault, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the system is deactivated during a
manoeuvre, the driver should reactivate
it manually to repeat the measurement. If the lateral distance between your vehicle
and the space is too great, the system may
not be able to measure the space.
Anything projecting beyond the envelope
of the vehicle (long or wide load) is not
taken into account by the Park Assist
system during a manoeuvre.
Deactivation
A message is displayed in the screen.
The driver then takes back control of the
vehicle's steering.
The system is deactivated automatically:
-
o
n switching off the ignition,
-

i

f the engine stalls,
-

i

f no manoeuvre is started within 5 minutes
of selection of the type of manoeuvre,
-

a

fter a prolonged stop of the vehicle during
a manoeuvre,
-

i

f the road wheel anti-spin regulation (ASR)
is triggered,
-

i

f the speed of the vehicle exceeds the
stated limit,
-

w

hen the driver interrupts movement of the
steering wheel,
-

i

f the driver presses the Park Assist
control,
-

i

f correct positioning of the vehicle is not
possible (too many manoeuvres needed to
insert or extract the vehicle),
-

i

f the driver's door is open,
-

i

f one of the front wheels encounters an
obstacle.
Switching off
The system is switched off automatically:
- w hen towing a trailer,
-

i
f the driver's door is opened,
-

i
f the speed of the vehicle is above 42 mph
(70 km/h).
To switch the system off for a prolonged period,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop. The indicator lamp in the control flashes for a
few seconds. If the problem occurs while using
the system, the indicator lamp goes off.
These warning lamps
indicate a fault with the power
steering.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop. This warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message
appears in the screen, accompanied
by an audible signal (short beep).