2020 Peugeot 508 steering

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– Your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a caravan,
etc.
Operating limits



No alert will be given and no correction will be
made in the following situations:
–
In the presence of non-moving objects (parked
vehicles, barriers, street lamps, road signs, etc.).
–


Oncoming traffic.
–


Driving on a winding road or a sharp corner
.
–

When overtaking or being overtaken by a
very long vehicle (lorry

, bus, etc.) which is both
detected in the rear blind spot and present in the
driver’s front field of vision.
–

When overtaking quickly
.
–

In very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a lorry or a
stationary object.
–


If the Park
Assist or Full Park Assist function
is activated.
Malfunction
If the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp comes on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
The system may suffer temporary interference in certain weather conditions
(rain, hail, etc.).
In particular, driving on a wet surface or
moving from a dry area to a wet area can
cause false alerts (for example, the presence
of a fog of water droplets in the blind spot
angle is interpreted as a vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered by mud, ice or snow.
Take care not to cover the warning zone in
the door mirrors or the detection zones on the
front and rear bumpers with adhesive labels
or other objects; they may hamper correct
operation of the system.
Parking sensors
Refer to the General recommendations on the
use of driving and manoeuvring aids .


Using sensors located in the bumper, this
system signals the proximity of obstacles
(e.g. pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier) present in
their field of detection.
Rear parking sensors
The system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear, which is confirmed by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when disengaging
reverse gear.
Audible assistance

The system signals the presence of obstacles
which are both within the sensors’ detection zone
and in the vehicle path defined by the direction of
the steering wheel.

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Using sensors located in the bumper, this
system signals the proximity of obstacles
(e.g. pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier) present in
their field of detection.
Rear parking sensors
The system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear, which is confirmed by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when disengaging
reverse gear.
Audible assistance

The system signals the presence of obstacles
which are both within the sensors’ detection zone
and in the vehicle path defined by the direction of
the steering wheel.


Depending on version, in the example shown,
only the obstacles present in the shaded area
will be signalled by the audible assistance.
The proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of
which increases as the vehicle approaches the
obstacle.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than about thirty
centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or
left) indicates the side on which the obstacle is
located.
Adjusting the audible signalWith PEUGEOT Connect Radio or
PEUGEOT Connect Nav, pressing
this button opens the window for adjusting the
volume of the audible signal.
Visual assistance

This supplements the audible signal, without
taking account of the vehicle's trajectory, by
displaying bars on the screen that represent the
distance between the obstacle and the vehicle
(white: more distant, orange: close, red: very
close).
When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"
symbol is displayed on the screen.
Front parking sensors
Supplementing the rear parking sensors, the
front parking sensors are triggered when an
obstacle is detected in front and the speed of the
vehicle is still below 6 mph (10
km/h).
Front parking sensor operation is suspended if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds in
forward gear, if an obstacle is no longer detected
or the vehicle speed exceeds 6
mph (10 km/h).
The sound emitted by the speaker (front or rear) locates the obstacle relative to
the vehicle, whether in front of or behind it on
its path.

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6– 180° view.
– Zoom view .
AUTO mode is activated by default.
In this mode, the system chooses to display the
best view (standard or zoom).
You can change the type of view at any time
during a manoeuvre.
►

Press the button in the bottom left-hand
corner of the touch screen.
►


Select the type of view:
•

"Standard view".
•
"180° view".
•
"Zoom view".
•
"AUTO view".
The display is immediately updated with the type
of view selected.
The state of the function is not saved when the
ignition is switched off.
Principle of operation

Using one or two cameras, the close
surroundings of the vehicle are recorded whilst
manoeuvring at low speed. An image from above your vehicle in its close
surroundings is reconstructed (represented
between the brackets) in real time and as the
manoeuvre progresses.
It facilitates the alignment of your vehicle when
parking and allows obstacles close to the vehicle
to be seen. It is automatically deleted if the
vehicle remains stationary for too long.
With Visiopark 2, the image is created using
both cameras, when going forward and when
reversing.
When the function is activated, it is possible
that the view from above is not displayed. If
the system is activated when the vehicle has
already moved, the view from above can be fully
displayed.
Visiopark 1
Rear vision

To activate the camera, located near the number
plate lamps, engage reverse and keep the speed
of the vehicle below 6 mph (10
km/h).
The system is deactivated:
–

Automatically
, at speeds above approximately
6 mph (10
km/h),
–

Automatically
, if the tailgate is opened.
–

Upon changing out of reverse gear (the image
remains displayed for 7

seconds).
–

By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left
corner of the touch screen.
Standard view

The area behind the vehicle is displayed on the
screen.
The blue lines 1 represent the width of your
vehicle, with the mirrors unfolded; their direction
changes according to the position of the steering
wheel.

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6offering views from the rear of the vehicle (rear
vision) when reverse gear is engaged and views
from the front of the vehicle (front vision) when
the gearbox is in neutral or a gear is engaged.
Rear vision

The system activates automatically when
reverse gear is engaged.
The system is deactivated:
–
automatically above about 6 mph (10
km/h).
–

when shifting out of reverse (the rear view
image is replaced by the front view image after
7 seconds).
–


by pressing the white arrow in the upper-left
corner of the touch screen.
If a trailer or a bicycle carrier is fitted to
the towball, the area behind the vehicle
on the view from above goes dark.
The surroundings are reconstructed by the
front camera only. The rear vision views are similar to those for the
Visiopark 1.
For more information on the
Visiopark 1, refer to
the corresponding section.
Front and rear vision

With the engine running and the speed
below 12 mph (20 km/h), the system is
activated via the Driving
/ Vehicle touch screen
menu:
►

Select "
Panoramic visual aid".
AUTO mode is displayed by default, with front
vision, if the gearbox is in neutral or with a
gear engaged, or with rear vision, if reverse is
engaged.
The system is deactivated:
–

Automatically above about 19 mph (30
km/h)
(the image disappears temporarily from 12 mph
(20

km/h)).
–

By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left
corner of the touch screen.
Standard view

The area in front of your vehicle is displayed on
the screen.
The orange lines 1 represent the width of your
vehicle, with the mirrors unfolded; their direction
changes according to the position of the steering
wheel.
The red line 2 represents a distance of 30 cm
from the front bumper; the two orange lines 3
and 4 represent 1 m and 2 m, respectively.
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the
view selection menu.

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Preparing for the
manoeuvre
► Move very slowly until the request to stop
the vehicle is displayed: " Stop the vehicle“,
accompanied by the “ ST
OP” sign and an audible
signal.
Once the vehicle has stopped, an instructions
page is displayed on the screen.
►

T
o prepare for the manoeuvre, follow the
instructions.
The start of the manoeuvre is indicated by the
"Manoeuvre under way" onscreen message
and an accompanying audible signal.
Reversing is indicated by this message:
“Release the steering wheel, reverse ”.
The Visiopark 1 or Visiopark 2 and the parking
sensors are automatically activated to help you
monitor the area immediately surrounding your
vehicle during the manoeuvre.
During the manoeuvre
The system controls the vehicle’s steering. It
gives instructions on the manoeuvring direction
when starting "parallel" entry and exit parking
manoeuvres, and for all "bay" entry manoeuvres.
There instructions are displayed as a symbol
accompanied by a message:
"Reverse".
“Go forwards".
The manoeuvring status is indicated by these
symbols:
Manoeuvre in progress (green).
Manoeuvre cancelled or finished (red)
(the arrows indicate that the driver must
resume control of the vehicle).
The maximum speeds during manoeuvres are
indicated by these symbols:
75 mph or 7 km/h, for parking space entry.
53 mph or 5 km/h, for parking space exit.
During manoeuvring phases, the steering
wheel performs rapid turns: do not hold
the steering wheel or put your hands between
the spokes of the steering wheel. Watch out
for any objects that could interfere with the
manoeuvre (loose clothing, scarf, tie, etc.).
Risk of injury!
It is the driver's responsibility to constantly
monitor the traffic, especially vehicles coming
towards you.
The driver should check that no objects or
people are obstructing the vehicle’s path.
The images from the camera(s) displayed on the touch screen may be
distorted by the terrain.
In shady areas, or in inadequate sunlight
or lighting conditions, the image may be
darkened and with lower contrast The manoeuvre can be permanently interrupted
at any time, either by the driver or automatically
by the system.
Interruption by the driver:
–

taking over control of the steering.
–

activating the direction indicator lamps on the
opposite side to that of the manoeuvre.
–

unfastening the driver's seat belt.
–

switching off the ignition.
Interruption by the system:
–

vehicle exceeding the speed limit of
5
mph (7 km/h) during parking space entry
manoeuvres, or 3 mph (5 km/h) during parking
space exit manoeuvres.
–
activation of anti-slip regulation on a slippery
road.
–

opening of a door or the boot.
–

engine stall.
–

system malfunction.
–

after 10 manoeuvres to enter or exit a parallel
parking space and after 7 manoeuvres to enter a
parking bay
.
Interrupting the manoeuvre automatically
deactivates the function.
The manoeuvre symbol is displayed in red,
accompanied by the " Manoeuvre cancelled"
message on the touch screen.
A message prompts the driver to take back
control of the vehicle.
The function is deactivated after a few seconds; this warning lamp goes off and
the function returns to the initial display.
End of the parking space
entry or exit manoeuvre
The vehicle stops as soon as the manoeuvre is
completed.
The manoeuvring symbol is displayed in red
accompanied by the message “ Manoeuvre
completed” on the touch screen.
Deactivation of the function is confirmed
by this indicator lamp going off,
accompanied by an audible signal.
If entering a parking space, the driver may be
required to complete the manoeuvre.
Operating limits
– The system may suggest an inappropriate
parking space (parking prohibited, work in
progress with damaged road surface, location
alongside a ditch, etc.).
– The system may indicate that a space has
been found but will not offer it because of a fixed
obstacle on the opposite side of the manoeuvre,
which would not allow the vehicle to follow a
trajectory required for parking.
– The system may indicate that a space has
been found but the manoeuvre will not be
triggered, because the width of the lane is
insufficient.
– The system is not designed for performing the
parking manoeuvre on a sharp bend.
– The system does not detect spaces that
are much larger than the vehicle itself or that
are delimited by obstacles that are too low

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6End of the parking space
entry or exit manoeuvre
The vehicle stops as soon as the manoeuvre is
completed.
The manoeuvring symbol is displayed in red
accompanied by the message “Manoeuvre
completed” on the touch screen.
Deactivation of the function is confirmed
by this indicator lamp going off,
accompanied by an audible signal.
If entering a parking space, the driver may be
required to complete the manoeuvre.
Operating limits
– The system may suggest an inappropriate
parking space (parking prohibited, work in
progress with damaged road surface, location
alongside a ditch, etc.).
–

The system may indicate that a space has
been found but will not offer it because of a fixed
obstacle on the opposite side of the manoeuvre,
which would not allow the vehicle to follow a
trajectory required for parking.
–


The system may indicate that a space has
been found but the manoeuvre will not be
triggered, because the width of the lane is
insufficient.
–


The system is not designed for performing the
parking manoeuvre on a sharp bend.
–


The system does not detect spaces that
are much larger than the vehicle itself or that
are delimited by obstacles that are too low
(pavements, studs, etc.) or too thin (trees, posts,
wire fences, etc.).
–

If the boot is heavily loaded, the tilt of the
vehicle towards the rear may interfere with the
distance measurements.
Do not use the function under the
following exterior conditions:
–

Alongside a soft shoulder (e.g. ditch) or
quay or on the edge of a drop.
–


When the road surface is slippery (e.g. ice).
If any of the following malfunctions
occurs, do not use the system:
–

If a tyre is under-inflated.
–


If one of the bumpers is damaged.
–


If one of the cameras is faulty
.
If the vehicle has undergone any of the
following modifications, do not use the
function:
–

When carrying an object extending beyond
the dimensions of the vehicle (ladder on the
roof bars, bicycle carrier on the tailgate, etc.).
–


With a non-approved towball in place.
–


With snow chains fitted.
–


When driving on a small-diameter or
"space-saver" type spare wheel.
–


When the wheels fitted are a different size
from the original ones.
–


After modifying one or both bumpers
(added protection).
– If the sensors have been repainted other
than by the PEUGEOT dealer network.
–

With sensors not approved for the vehicle.
Malfunctions
When the function is not activated, the
temporary flashing of this indicator lamp
and an audible signal indicate a system
malfunction.
If the malfunction occurs while the system is in
use, the indicator lamp goes off.
If the parking sensor malfunction occurs
during use, indicated by this warning lamp
coming on, it causes the function to deactivate.
In the event of a malfunction, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a power steering
malfunction, this warning lamp is
displayed on the instrument panel, accompanied
by a warning message.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Full Park Assist
Refer to the General recommendations on the
use of driving and manoeuvring aids .
This system provides active parking assistance
for vehicles fitted with the EAT8 automatic
gearbox: it detects a free "parallel" or "bay"

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parking space and then operates the vehicle,
parking it with no need for driver intervention. It
also allows you to drive out of a "parallel parking"
space automatically.
The system controls the steering, direction,
acceleration and braking. The system measures
the available parking spaces and calculates
the distances to obstacles using 12 ultrasonic
sensors built into the front and rear bumpers of
the vehicle.
To help the driver monitor the successful
completion of the manoeuvre, the system
automatically displays the Visiopark 1 or
Visiopark 2 and activates the parking sensors.


To initiate parking assistance when
approaching a parking area:
►
Reduce the speed of the vehicle to a
maximum of 19

mph (30 km/h).


► Press the button on the gear selector or , on
the touch screen, select Driving / Vehicle > Full
Park Assist.
Activating the system deactivates Blind Spot Monitoring System.
Sequence
Once the system is activated, the following steps
will be performed successively:
–

Select the type of manoeuvre via the touch
screen.
–


Search for an available space.
–


Prepare for the manoeuvre.
–


Perform the manoeuvre.
–


Finalise the manoeuvre.
It is possible to deactivate the system at
any time until the start of the manoeuvre,
by pressing the red arrow in the upper left
corner of the screen.
Full Park Assist is not always able to
react automatically and appropriately due
to the performance limits inherent to the
system.
The manoeuvre remains the responsibility
of the driver, who must not leave the driving
position and must never try to lock the system
control button.
The driver's seat belt must remain fastened
during the manoeuvre.
Choice of the type of
manoeuvre and search for
space
Depending on whether the vehicle has been
driven or not since the ignition was switched on,
the function proposes the entry to or exit from a
parking space on the touch screen.
►

Select the type and side of the manoeuvre to
activate the parking space search.
Illumination of this lamp confirms
activation.
It is possible to change the type of manoeuvre
at any time, including during the available space
search phase.
►

Drive at a distance of 0.50 to 1.50
m from the
row of parked vehicles, not exceeding 19
mph
(30

km/h), until the system finds an available
space (indicated by OK on the display and an
audible signal).
For "parallel" parking, the space must at
least equal to the length of your vehicle
plus 1 m.
For "bay" parking, the space must at least
equal to the width of your vehicle plus 0.70 m.
Preparing for the
manoeuvre
► Move very slowly until the request to stop
the vehicle and the " STOP" sign are displayed,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Once the vehicle has stopped, an instructions
page is displayed on the screen.
► To prepare for the manoeuvre, you must fulfil
all of these instructions.
This symbol will be displayed automatically when the instruction has
been applied.
When all instructions have been validated, a
new screen is displayed, indicating that you can
undertake the manoeuvre.
► To undertake the manoeuvre, press
this button.
► While holding down the button, gradually
release the brake pedal.
The button must be held down
throughout the manoeuvre.
The start of the manoeuvre is indicated by
the display of a screen with the message

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6For "parallel" parking, the space must at
least equal to the length of your vehicle
plus 1
m.
For "bay" parking, the space must at least
equal to the width of your vehicle plus 0.70
m.
Preparing for the
manoeuvre
► Move very slowly until the request to stop
the vehicle and the " ST
OP" sign are displayed,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Once the vehicle has stopped, an instructions
page is displayed on the screen.
►

T
o prepare for the manoeuvre, you must fulfil
all of these instructions.
This symbol will be displayed automatically when the instruction has
been applied.
When all instructions have been validated, a
new screen is displayed, indicating that you can
undertake the manoeuvre.
► To undertake the manoeuvre, press
this button.
►

While holding down the button, gradually
release the brake pedal.
The button must be held down
throughout the manoeuvre.
The start of the manoeuvre is indicated by
the display of a screen with the message "Manoeuvre under way", accompanied by an
audible signal.
Visiopark 1 or Visiopark 2 and the parking
sensors are automatically activated to help
you monitor the close surrounding area of your
vehicle throughout the manoeuvre.
Performing the manoeuvre
As soon as the driver releases the brake
pedal, the system automatically takes control
of choosing the travel direction, forwards or
reverse, acceleration, braking and the steering
direction.
The manoeuvring status is indicated by these
symbols:
Manoeuvre in progress.
Manoeuvre interrupted.
Manoeuvre completed or abandoned
(white arrows indicate that the driver must
take back control of their vehicle).
The direction of the manoeuvre is indicated by
these symbols:
Forward gear.
Reverse gear.
The central arrow is green whilst the vehicle
is moving, or white to indicate the next
manoeuvring direction.
Throughout the whole manoeuvre, indicated by the green " AUTO" symbol,
the driver must hold the selector button down.
During manoeuvring phases, the steering
wheel performs rapid turns: do not hold
the steering wheel or put your hands between
the spokes of the steering wheel. Watch out
for any objects that could interfere with the
manoeuvre (loose clothing, scarf, tie, etc.).
Risk of injury!
If the vehicle slows down significantly,
the brake lamps may come on.
Pausing/resuming the manoeuvre
The manoeuvre can be interrupted temporarily
at any time, either automatically by the system if
an obstacle is detected, or by driver action. If the
driver notices a hazard, they may also interrupt
the manoeuvre permanently.
To suspend the manoeuvre, the driver can:
–

Release the function control button.
–


Depress the brake pedal.
–


Resume control of the steering.
–


Change the gearbox status (except changing
to

P).
The vehicle is immediately immobilised if the
manoeuvre is suspended.
This is confirmed by the display of this symbol, accompanied by the message
"Manoeuvre suspended".