2017 Peugeot 208 Owner's Manual

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Active City Brake
A preventive driving assistance system
that, using a sensor located at the top of the
windscreen, automatically applies the vehicle's
brakes if driving behind a vehicle that is slowing
down rapidly, stopping or is stationary.
The objective is to avoid a collision or reduce
the speed of impact.
This system has been designed to improve
driving safety.
It remains the driver's responsibility to
continuously monitor the state of the traffic and
to assess the distances and relative speeds of
other vehicles.Active City Brake cannot in any
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver. When your vehicle is too close to or
approaches the vehicle ahead too quickly, the
system automatically applies the brakes to
avoid a collision.
If operation is triggered:
-

D
isplay of a message.
- I llumination of the brake lamps.
The automatic braking is triggered as a last
resort, if the driver fails to apply the brakes
sufficiently firmly or at all, or to take avoiding
action.
The laser beam is invisible. Never look at
the laser sensor with an optical instrument
(magnifying glass, microscope, etc.): risk
of eye injury. Conditions for operation:
-

V
ehicles driving in the same lane.
-
N
ot in too sharp a bend.
-
S
peed of your vehicle between 3 and
18 mph (5 and 30 km/h).
-
B
raking assistance systems (ABS, EBFD,
EBA) in working order.
- T rajectory control systems (ASR, DSC) in
working order and not deactivated.
-

O
peration of Active City Brake not triggered
in the previous 10
seconds.
The automatic braking triggered:
-

c
an be even more effective if the driver
presses the brake pedal more firmly,
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The collision can be automatically avoided
if the speed difference between your
vehicle and the one ahead is not more
than 9 mph (15 km/h).
Above this threshold, the system will do
what is possible to avoid or reduce the
seriousness of the accident by lowering
the speed of impact.
Activation / Deactivation
It is possible to activate or
deactivate the Active City Brake
from the Driving / Vehicle menu.
The system state remains in memory when the
ignition is switched off.
Each subsequent time the ignition is switched
on, if the automatic emergency braking function
is deactivated, a temporary message will
be displayed indicating the speed threshold
(6

mph (10 km/h)). Please deactivate the Active City
Brake:
-

F
ollowing impact damage to the
windscreen close to sensor,
-
W
hen towing a trailer,
-
W
hen the vehicle is being towed,
-
W
hen the vehicle is about to cross a
toll barrier.
-
W
hen the vehicle is passing through
an automatic car wash,
Operating limits
Not detected are:
- Pe destrians, animals, motorcyclists,
cyclists.
-

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

V
ehicles not travelling in the same direction.
This system will not trigger or inter vene if the
driver:
-

p
resses the accelerator pedal firmly,
-

t
urns the wheel sharply (avoiding
manoeuvre).
-

m

ay stop the vehicle, holding the brakes on
for around 1.5

seconds when stationary to
allow the driver time to take back control of
the vehicle,
-

m

ay cause the engine to stall,
-

m

ay give rise to a pumping noise, due to the
pressurisation of the braking system.
Operating faults
Clean or clear any dirt, mist or objects (stickers,
leaves, etc.) from the top of the windscreen that
could obstruct the laser's field of vision. 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 detected accompanied by an audible
signal indicates that a fault has been
detected.
-
F
ollowing an impact, the system is
automatically put out of ser vice, 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.
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, etc.).
This is because braking distances increase
while the laser's calculation parameters remain
the same.
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Parking sensors
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, etc.) 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.
Engage reverse gear
An audible signal confirms the activation of the
system on 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.
Display in the screen
The audible signal is supplemented by the
display of bars in the screen which move
progressively nearer to the vehicle. When the
obstacle is very close, the "Danger" symbol is
displayed in the screen.
Stopping the assistance
Change to neutral.
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.
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 a qualified
workshop.
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In bad or wintry weather, 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).
The parking sensor system cannot in
any circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.Reversing camera
The reversing camera is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
The image is displayed on the touch screen.
The reversing camera function may be
supplemented with parking sensors.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, etc.).
Some deformation of the image is normal.
The blue lines represent the general direction
of the vehicle (the gap represents the width of
your vehicle except for the door 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.
The superimposed representation of guide
lines helps with the manoeuvre. The reversing camera cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, do not direct
the lance within 30
cm of the camera lens.
Opening the tailgate causes the display to
disappear.
Clean the reversing camera regularly
using a soft, dry cloth.
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Park Assist
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.
The driver can take control at any time by
gripping the steering wheel.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 manoeuvring phases, the steering
wheel per forms rapid turns: do not hold
the steering wheel, do not put your hands
between the spokes of the steering wheel.
Watch out for any object that could block
the manoeuvre (loose clothing, scar ves,
ties, etc.) – Risk of injury! For entry into a parallel parking space the
system does not detect spaces which are
clearly much smaller or larger than the
size of the vehicle.
The "Parking sensors" function activates
automatically during the manoeuvres, it is
possible that a warning lamp illuminates
on the screen, accompanied by an audible
signal, without affecting the parking.
Changing tyre sizes (out-size tyres, winter
tyres, etc.) can inter fere with the correct
operation of the parking assistance
system.
When the Park Assist is active, it prevents
the Stop & Start going into STOP mode.
In STOP mode, activating Park Assist
restarts the engine.
Entering a parallel parking
space
F Once you have detected an available space,
limit the speed of the vehicle to 12 mph
(20


km/h).
F

P
osition your vehicle before this space.
The system provides assistance in entering and
exiting a parking space when parallel parking.
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To activate the Park Assist system:
F
P
ress this control.
The indicator lamp in the control remains off.
A message is displayed in the screen.
F

S
elect the enter parking space manoeuvre.
The 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.
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 an audible signal.
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The driver takes back control of the vehicle's
steering.
Exit from a parallel parking
space
F When you want to exit from a parallel parking space, start the engine.
With the vehicle stationary, to activate the Park
Assist system:
F

P
ress this control.
The indicator lamp in the control remains off.
A message is displayed in the screen. F

S
elect 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.
The direction indicator flashes throughout
the manoeuvre, whatever the position of the
control stalk.
F
S
elect a for ward or reverse gear then
release the steering wheel.
The assisted exit from parking manoeuvre is in
progress.
Without exceeding 3 mph (5 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 an audible signal. The driver takes back control of the vehicle's
steering.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated automatically:
-
o n switching off the ignition,
-

i
f the engine stalls,
-

i
f no manoeuvre is per formed within
5
minutes of selecting the type of
manoeuvre,
-

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

i
f the road wheel anti-slip 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,
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If the system is deactivated during a
manoeuvre, the driver should reactivate it
manually to repeat the measurement.
-

i

f the vehicle cannot be properly positioned
(too many manoeuvres to get the vehicle in
or out),
-

i

f the driver's door is opened,
-

i

f one of the front wheels encounters an
obstacle.
A message is displayed in the screen.
The driver then takes back control of the
vehicle's steering.
Deactivation
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.
This warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel and/or a
message appears on the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal
(short beep).
The indicator lamp 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.
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 dimensions
of the vehicle is not taken into account by
the Park Assist system during a manoeuvre.
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.
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