2018 Peugeot 208 deactivate airbag

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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
Front passenger
airbag (OFF) Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
The control is in the "OFF" position. You can install a "rear ward facing" child seat, unless
there is a
fault with the airbags (Airbags warning lamp
o n).
Under-inflation Fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a
message.The pressure in one or more tyres is
too low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting the
pressure.
+ Under-inflation
warning lamp flashing
then fixed and
Service warning lamp
fixed.The system is faulty: tyre pressures
are no longer monitored.
Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.
As soon as possible, check the pressure of the tyres
and carry out (3).
Engine
diagnostic
system Flashing.
The engine management system has
a


fault.There is a
risk that the catalytic converter will be
destroyed.
Carry out (2) without fail .
Fixed. The emissions control system has
a


fault.The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
Carry out (3) quickly.
+ Engine
diagnostic
system
Fixed.
A minor engine fault has been
detected. Carry out (3).
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AirbagsImpact detection zones
A.Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
The deployment of one or more airbags
is accompanied by a
slight emission of
smoke and a
noise, due to the detonation
of the pyrotechnic charge incorporated in
the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight irritation.
The detonation noise associated with the
deployment of one or more airbags may
result in a
slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
General information
System designed to contribute towards
improving passenger safety (with the exception
of the rear centre passenger) in the event of
violent collisions. The airbags supplement the
action of the seat belts fitted with force limiters
(all except the centre rear passenger).
If a
collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
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n the case of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the occupants
of the vehicle (with the exception of the rear
centre passenger); immediately after the
impact, the airbags deflate rapidly so that
they do not hinder visibility or the exit of the
occupants,
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n the case of a minor or rear impact or
in certain rollover conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt
alone contributes towards ensuring your
protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once. If
a
second impact occurs (during the same
or a
subsequent accident), the airbag will
not be deployed again.
Front airbags
This system protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a severe frontal
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the
head and chest.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the front
passenger airbag if it is deactivated*, in the
event of a
serious front impact to all or part
of the front impact zone A , in the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane
and directed from the front to the rear of the
vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax
and head of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the steering wheel, driver's side, and the
dashboard, passenger's side, to cushion their
for ward movement.
*
F

or more information on Deactivating
the front passenger airbag , refer to the
corresponding section.
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General points relating to
child seats
The regulations on carrying children are
specific to each country. Refer to the
legislation in force in your country.
For maximum safety, please obser ve the
following recommendations:
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n accordance with European regulations,
all children under the age of 12
or less
than one and a
half metres tall must
travel in approved child seats suited to
their weight , on seats fitted with a
seat belt
or ISOFIX mountings.
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tatistically, the safest seats in your
vehicle for carr ying children are the rear
seats.
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A c
hild weighing less than 9 kg must
travel in the rear ward facing position
both in the front and in the rear.
It is recommended that children travel on
the rear seats of your vehicle:
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"rearward facing " up to the age of 3,
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"forward facing " over the age of 3. Ensure that the seat belt is positioned and
tightened correctly.
For child seats with a
support leg, ensure
that the support leg is in firm and steady
contact with the floor.
At the front: if necessary, adjust the
passenger seat.
At the rear: if necessary, adjust the
relevant front seat.
Child seat at the front
" Rearward facing"
When a "rear ward facing" child seat is installed
on the front passenger seat , adjust the
vehicle's seat to the rearmost longitudinal
position, with the backrest straightened.
The front passenger airbag must be
deactivated, without exception. Otherwise,
the child risks being seriously injured
or killed if the airbag is deployed .
"Forward facing "
When a "for ward facing" child seat is installed
on the front passenger seat , adjust the
vehicle's seat to the rearmost longitudinal
position, with the backrest straightened and
leave the front passenger airbag activated.
When a
child seat is installed on the front
passenger seat , adjust the seat to the highest
position , in the rearmost longitudinal
position , with the backrest straightened .
Deactivating the front
passenger airbag
Never install a "rear ward facing" child
r estraint system on a seat protected by an
active front airbag. This could cause the
death of the child or serious injury.
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The warning label present on both sides of the
passenger sun visor repeats this advice.
In line with current legislation, you will find this
warning in all the required languages in the
following tables.
Passenger airbag OFF
Deactivating the front passenger
airbag
F With the ignition off, insert the key in the
passenger airbag deactivation switch.
F

T
urn it to the OFF position.
F

R
emove the key while keeping the switch in
this position.
When the ignition is switched on,
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel. It stays on while
the airbag is deactivated. To ensure the safety of your child, the front
passenger airbag must be deactivated
when you install a
"rear ward facing" child
seat on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
Reactivating the front passenger
airbag
When you remove the "rear ward facing" child
seat, with the ignition off , turn the switch to
the ON position to reactivate the airbag and so
assure the safety of your front passenger in the
event of an impact.
When the ignition is switched on,
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, for approximately
one minute, to signal that the front
airbag is activated.
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Weight of the child/indicative age
Seat position
Under 13 kg
(
groups 0 (b) and 0+)
Up to about 1
year
oldFrom 9 -18 kg
(g r o u p 1)
From about 1
to
3
years old From 15-25
kg
(group 2)
From about 3
to
6
years old From 22-36
kg
(group 3)
From about 6
to
10
years old
Front passenger seat ( c), ( e) With height
adjustment U(R)
U(R)U(R)U(R)
Without height adjustment U*
U* U* U*
Outer rear seats ( d) UUUU
Centre rear seat ( d) U (f) U (f) U U
U : seating position suitable for the installation
of a

child seat secured using the seat belt and
universally approved "rearward facing" and/or
"forward facing".
U(R) : same as U , with the vehicle seat adjusted
to the highest and rearmost longitudinal
position.
U* : same as U , with the backrest straightened. (
a ) Universal child seat: child seat that can be
installed in any vehicle using the seat belt.
( b ) Group 0: from birth to 10

kg. Carrycots and
"car" infant carriers cannot be installed on the
front passenger seat.
( c ) Refer to the legislation in force in your
country before installing your child on this seat.
( d ) When installing a

child seat on a

rear seat in
a "rear ward facing" or "for ward facing" position,
move the front seat for ward then straighten
the backrest to allow enough room for the child
seat and the child's legs. (
e ) When a "rear ward facing" child seat
is installed on the front passenger seat,
the passenger airbag must absolutely be
deactivated. Otherwise, the child would risk
being seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
When a "for ward facing" child seat is installed
on the front passenger seat, the passenger
airbag must remain activated.
( f ) A child seat with support leg must never be
installed on this passenger seat.
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Advice
The incorrect installation of a child seat in
a vehicle compromises the protection of
the child in the event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat
belt buckle under the child seat, as this
could destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or
the child seat harness keeping the slack
relative to the child's body to a
minimum,
even for short journeys.
When installing a


child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it
secures the child seat firmly on the seat
of your vehicle. If your passenger seat is
adjustable, move it forwards if necessary.
The head restraint must be removed
before installing a
child seat with
a
backrest on a passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event
of sharp braking. Refit the head restraint
when the child seat is removed. Children at the rear
At rear seating positions, always leave
sufficient space between the front seat
and:
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a "
rear ward facing" child seat,
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t
he child's feet for a child seat fitted
"forward facing".
To do this, move the front seat for wards
and, if necessary, straighten its backrest.
For optimal installation of the "forward
facing" child seat, verify that its backrest is
as close as possible to the backrest of the
vehicle seat, if possible in contact with it.
Children at the front
The legislation on carrying children on the
front passenger seat is specific to each
country. Refer to the legislation in force in
the country in which you are driving.
Deactivate the front passenger airbag
when a "rear ward facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat.
Other wise, there is a
risk of serious or
fatal injury to the child if the airbag is
deployed. Installing a


booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
We recommend using a
booster seat with
a
backrest, equipped with a belt guide at
shoulder level.
Additional protections
To prevent accidental opening of the doors
and rear windows, use the child lock.
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays
of the sun, fit side blinds on the rear
windows.
As a
safety precaution, do not leave:
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a c
hild or children alone and
unattended in a
vehicle,
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a c
hild or an animal in a vehicle
which is exposed to the sun, with the
windows closed,
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he keys within reach of children inside
the vehicle.
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allow the driver time to take back control of
the vehicle,
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ay cause the engine to stall,
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ay give rise to a pumping noise, due to the
pressurisation of the braking system.
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
impact 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 memorised 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 to point this out when a
speed
threshold (6
mph (10 km/h)) is exceeded. Deactivate the Active City Brake:
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F
ollowing an impact to the windscreen
close to the sensor.
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hen towing a trailer.
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hen the vehicle is being towed.
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hen the vehicle is about to cross
a toll barrier.
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hen the vehicle is passing through
an automatic car wash.
Operating limits
Not detected are:
- Pe destrians, animals, motorcyclists,
cyclists.
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ixed and non-reflective materials and
objects (cardboard box, wall, etc.).
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ehicles not travelling in the same direction.
This system will not trigger or inter vene if the
driver:
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p
resses the accelerator pedal firmly,
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urns the wheel sharply (avoiding
manoeuvre).
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:
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T
he message "
Automatic braking system
fault " accompanied by an audible signal
indicates that a fault has been detected.
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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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