2023 PEUGEOT 408 traction control

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Contents
Cruise control 11 3
Drive Assist Plus 11 4
Drive Assist 2.0 11 5
Adaptive cruise control 11 5
Lane positioning assist 11 9
Semi-automatic lane changing 122
Active Safety Brake with Collision Risk Alert and
Intelligent emergency braking assistance
126
Distraction detection 130
Lane keeping assist 131
Long-distance blind spot monitoring 134
Parking sensors 135
Visiopark 1 136
Visiopark 3 138
Rear cross traffic alert 140
 7Practical informationCompatibility of fuels 143
Refuelling 143
Rechargeable hybrid system 144
Charging the traction battery
(Rechargeable hybrid)
151
Towing device 153
Towing device with quickly detachable
towball
154
Roof bars 157
Very cold climate screen 158
Snow chains 159
Energy economy mode 159
Bonnet 160
Engine compartment 161
Checking levels 161
Checks 163
Free-wheeling 164
Advice on care and maintenance 165
 8In the event of a breakdownWarning triangle 168
Tool kit 168
Temporary puncture repair kit 169
Spare wheel 172
Changing a bulb 175
Fuses 177
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V battery/Accessory batteries 177
Towing the vehicle 182
 9Technical dataEngine technical data and towed loads 185
Petrol engines 186
Rechargeable hybrid engines 187
Dimensions 188
Identification markings 188
 10 PEUGEOT i-Connect Advanced -PEUGEOT i-Connect
First steps 189
Customisation 192
Steering mounted controls 193
Applications 194
Voice commands 194
Navigation 195
Connectivity 196
Mirror Screen 198
Media 199
Phone 201
Settings 202
Help 203
  11Vehicle data recording and privacy
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Alphabetical index
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Overview
Rechargeable hybrid
system


1.Petrol engine
2. Electric motor
3. Traction battery
4. 12 V accessories batteries
5. 8-speed electric automatic gearbox (e-EAT8)
6. Charging flap
7. Fuel filler flap
8. Driving mode selector
9. Domestic charging cable
The rechargeable hybrid technology combines
two sources of energy: that of the petrol engine
and that of the electric motor, which drive the
front wheels (traction).
The engine and the motor can operate
alternately or simultaneously, according to the
driving mode selected and the driving conditions.
The electric power alone provides the mobility
of the vehicle in Electric mode, and in Hybrid mode in case of moderate demand. It assists the
petrol engine during starting and acceleration
phases.
The electric power is supplied by a rechargeable
traction battery.
Labels
"Ease of use and comfort - Front fittings -
Wireless smartphone charger" section:


"Lighting and visibility - Exterior lighting
control stalk" and "In the event of a
breakdown - Changing a bulb" sections:


"Safety - Child seats - Deactivating the front
passenger airbag" section:


"Safety - ISOFIX mountings" section:
i-SizeTOP TETHER
"Driving - Electric parking brake" section:

"Driving - Stop & Start" section:
"Practical information - Compatibility of
fuels" section:


"Practical information - Rechargeable hybrid
system" section:






"Practical information - Charging the traction
battery (Rechargeable hybrid)" section:


"Practical information - Bonnet" section:


"In the event of a breakdown - Temporary
puncture repair kit" section:



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Dashboard instruments
1► Press the button located at the end of the
lighting control stalk to scroll through the different
pages.
The new page is applied immediately
.
When a message is displayed in a
temporary window, pressing this button
will cause this window to disappear
immediately.
Settings for displayed pages
The available settings operations are: addition,
deletion and layout of pages and widgets.
It is possible to memorise up to 5 pages.
Each page may contain 1 or 2 widgets:
–

With 1 widget, large display in central position.
–


With 2 widgets, reduced display in side
position.
The colour for each driving mode may be
personalised.

A default setting is suggested.
The setting also matches the interior ambient
lighting (depending on availability).
The settings are changed via the Settings > Customization touch screen
application.
For more information on Personalisation -
Instrument Panel, refer to the corresponding
section for the Audio equipment and telematics
systems.
Warning and indicator
lamps
Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator
lamps inform the driver of the occurrence of a
malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operating
status of a system (operation or deactivation
indicator lamps). Certain lamps light up in two
ways (fixed or flashing) and/or in several colours.
Associated warnings
The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied
by an audible signal and/or a message displayed
in a screen.
Relating the type of alert to the operating status
of the vehicle allows you to determine whether
the situation is normal or whether a fault has
occurred: refer to the description of each lamp
for further information.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain red or orange warning lamps come on
for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on. These warning lamps should go off as soon
as the engine is started.
For more information on a system or a function,
refer to the corresponding section.
Persistent warning lamp
If a red or orange warning lamp comes on, there
may be fault which needs further investigation.
If a lamp remains lit
The references (1), (2) and (3) in the warning
and indicator lamp description indicate whether
you should contact a qualified professional in
addition to the immediate recommended actions.
(1): You must stop the vehicle .
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off
the ignition.
(2): Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
(3): Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
List of warning and
indicator lamps
Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP
Fixed, associated with another warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
A serious fault with the engine, braking system,
power steering or automatic gearbox or a major
electrical fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Traction battery overheating
(Rechargeable hybrid)
Fixed, combined with the STOP
warning lamp, accompanied by the
display of a message and an audible signal.
The traction battery's temperature is too high.
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Dashboard instruments
1Charge level indicator
(Rechargeable hybrid)


The charge level of the traction battery and
the remaining range in electric driving mode
are permanently displayed when the vehicle is
switched on.
The range displayed depends on the use of the vehicle (type of driving and speed),
the outside temperature and the activated
comfort equipment.
Manual test
This function allows you to check certain
indicators and display the alerts log.
The test is launched in the Settings> Vehicle touch screen application.
►

Then select
Safety > Diagnostics.
The following information is displayed on the
instrument panel:
–

T

yre pressures.
–

Engine oil level (depending on engine).
–


Next service due.
–


Current alerts.
This information is also displayed automatically every time the ignition is
switched on.
Total distance recorder
The total distance recorder measures the total
distance travelled by the vehicle since its initial
registration.
With the ignition on, the total distance is
displayed at all times. It remains displayed for
30
seconds after switching off the ignition. It is
displayed when the driver's door is opened, and
when the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
When travelling abroad, you may have to
change the distance units (miles or km):
the displayed speed must be in the local
country’s official unit (mph or km/h).
The unit is changed via the screen's
configuration application, with the vehicle
stationary.
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
The total distance recorder is only
accessible from the trip computer.
For more information on the Trip computer,
refer to the corresponding section.
Lighting dimmer
Used to manually adjust the brightness of the
instruments and controls to suit the exterior light
level.
It is configured in the Settings >
Brightness touch screen application.
►

In the "
Cockpit" category, press or move the
slider to the desired setting.
Trip computer
Displays information related to the current trip
(range, fuel consumption, average speed, etc.).
Data displayed on the
instrument panel
Displaying the different tabs



► Pressing the button located on the end of the
wiper control stalk displays the following tabs in
turn:
–

Current information:
•


Current consumption (Petrol).
•


T
ime counter for Stop & Start (Petrol).
•

Percentage of the current journey travelled
in all-electric driving mode (Rechargeable
hybrid).
•


T
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Safety
accompanied by a message and an audible
signal, indicates an EBFD malfunction.
You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off
the ignition.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
ensure that these are approved for your
vehicle.
After an impact
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Emergency braking
assistance (EBA)
This system reduces the emergency stopping
distance, by optimising the braking pressure.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is depressed. The effect of this
is a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and
an increase in braking efficiency.
Post Collision Safety Brake
(PCSB)
If an accident is detected, the vehicle initiates
automatic post collision braking. The goal of this
system is to reduce the risk of further collisions if
the driver does not react. The system is not operational if the capability
of the vehicle is to trigger and execute the
automatic post collision braking is not available,
as it can occur in destructive accidents or in
other specific accident scenarios.
It is possible to override the automatic braking by
pressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
Operating conditions
The system operates, if the following conditions
are met:
–

Airbags or pyrotechnic seat belt pretensioners
have been deployed by the collision.
–


Braking systems and electric functions remain
continuously operational during and after
collision.
–


Driver has not depressed the brake or
accelerator pedal.
Malfunction
In the event of a
malfunction, one of these
warning lamps will come on fixed on the
instrument panel, accompanied by the Service
warning lamp, the display of a message and an
audible signal.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/ Dynamic stability control
(DSC)
Anti-slip regulation (or traction control) optimises
traction by using engine braking and by applying
the brakes on the driving wheels to avoid one
or more wheels spinning. It also enhances the
vehicle's directional stability.
If there is a difference between the vehicle’s
trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the
dynamic stability control system automatically
uses engine braking and the brakes on one or
more wheels to return the vehicle to the desired
path, within the limits of the laws of physics.
These systems are activated automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
These systems are activated in the event of a problem with grip or trajectory
(confirmed by this warning lamp flashing on the
instrument panel).
Deactivation/Reactivation
In exceptional conditions (e.g. moving a vehicle
that is bogged down in mud, stuck in snow , on
loose soil), it may prove useful to deactivate the
DSC/ASR systems, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.
Reactivate the system as soon as the level of
grip permits.
The ASR system is deactivated/ reactivated in the ADAS touch screen
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Driving
With the engine running, if it is necessary to
depress the brake pedal to change modes,
an alert message will be displayed on the
instrument panel.
With the engine running and the brakes
released, if R, D or M is selected, the
vehicle moves off, even without pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Never depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time - risk of damage to
the gearbox!
If you open the driver's door while mode
N is engaged, an audible signal will
sound and mode P will be engaged. The
audible signal stops when the driver's door is
closed.
At speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h),
opening the driver ’s door will engage
mode P
- risk of sudden braking!
In the event of battery failure, it is
essential to place the chock(s) supplied
with the tool kit against one of the wheels to
immobilise the vehicle.
Special aspects of automatic mode
The gearbox selects the gear that provides
optimal performance based on ambient
temperature, road profile, vehicle loading and
driving style.
For maximum acceleration, press the accelerator
fully down (kick-down). The gearbox changes
down automatically or holds the selected gear
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
Steering mounted controls allow the driver to
temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed
and engine speed conditions permit.
Special aspects of manual mode
The gearbox only changes from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
conditions permit.
Regenerative braking (Brake function)
The regenerative braking function emulates
engine braking, slowing the vehicle with no need
to depress the brake pedal. When the driver
releases the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slows
down more quickly.
The energy recovered when the accelerator
pedal is released is used to partially recharge the
traction battery.
This partial recharging has no effect on the charge level indicator.
The resulting deceleration of the vehicle does not cause the brake lamps to come
on.
► From mode D, press button B to activate/
deactivate the function.
D on the instrument panel is replaced with B.
The state of the function is not saved when the
ignition is switched off.
In some situations (e.g. battery full,
extreme temperatures), the amount of
regenerative braking may be temporarily
limited, resulting in less deceleration.
The driver must remain alert to traffic
conditions and must always be ready to use
the brake pedal.
Regenerative braking using the brake
pedal
Energy recovery can also be produced
by depressing the brake pedal in order to
partially recharge the traction battery, without
affecting the charge level indicator.
Starting the vehicle
► Fully depress the brake pedal.
► Start the engine.
►

With your foot on the brake pedal, push once
or twice backwards to select automatic mode D

,
or forwards to shift into reverse gear R.
►

Release the brake pedal.
►


Accelerate gradually to automatically release
the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately

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Driving
When washing your vehicle at high pressure,
direct the spray from at least 30 cm away
from the radar, sensors and cameras.
Mats/Pedal trims
The use of mats or pedal trims not
approved by PEUGEOT may interfere with
the operation of the speed limiter or cruise
control.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
–

Ensure that the mat is secured correctly
.
–

Never fit one mat on top of another
.
Units of speed
Ensure that the units of speed displayed
on the instrument panel (mph or km/h) are
those for the country you are driving in.
If this is not the case, when the vehicle is
stationary, set the display to the required
units of speed so that it complies with what is
authorised locally.
In case of doubt, contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Steering wheel with
hands-on detection
(with Drive Assist 2.0)
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
The steering wheel is equipped with a hands-on
detection system to avoid distraction on the part
of the driver.
It is prohibited to cover or attach anything to the
steering wheel.
The driver must always check the surroundings of the vehicle and
supervise the whole manoeuvre.
Any use of a system built into
Drive Assist
2.0

must remain under the driver’s vigilance.
The system also detects the presence of
hands when using the Lane Positioning assist
system with Drive Assist Plus.
The system may suffer interference or not work correctly if:
–

the steering wheel is covered by some
protection.
–


the driver wears thick gloves (e.g.
ski
gloves).
In the event of improper detection of hands
on the steering wheel, Drive Assist 2.0 is
not activated or is deactivated after a few
seconds.
Installation of mechanical anti-theft
devices on the steering wheel is
prohibited - risk of damage!
Shortcuts for driving aids
The full list of available driving aids can be found
in the Functions tab.
Driving aids can be accessed directly to quickly
activate/deactivate them.
By default, driving aids are already stored in the
Shortcuts tab (e.g.
Stop & Start, Lane keeping
assist).
Other driving aids can be added or deleted from
this tab.
It is configured in the ADAS>Functions
touch screen application.
► Press the button corresponding to the
driving assistance concerned:
•

Full symbol: the function is added to the
Shortcuts

tab.
•

Empty symbol: the function is deleted from
the

Shortcuts tab.
►

Check the modification in the Shortcuts

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Driving
6The steering wheel is equipped with a hands-on detection system to avoid
distraction on the part of the driver.
For more information on the Hands-on
detection, refer to the corresponding section.
The system cannot in any circumstances replace the need for vigilance on the part
of the driver. The driver remains responsible
for their driving by monitoring their
surroundings and keeping their hands on the
steering wheel.
The driver must act promptly if they believe
that the traffic conditions or the state of the
road surface require their intervention, by
moving the steering wheel to temporarily
suspend system operation.
Any intervention on the brake pedal or the
accelerator pedal that causes the adaptive
cruise control to be paused or suspended will
also cause the system to deactivate.
Selecting the system
Two options:
– Either when the vehicle is already driving on
an eligible road, the driver selects the system by
activating the Drive
Assist 2.0 system.
–

Or when the driver is already using Drive
Assist Plus, the vehicle suggests selecting the
system upon arriving at an eligible road by
pressing the OK

button.
Activation/Deactivation

► Activate the direction indicator on the side
corresponding to the lane change, whether or
not passing the resistance point of the lighting
control stalk.
The driver can regain control of the vehicle at
any time:
–

by deactivating the direction indicator if the
vehicle has not yet crossed the line.
–


by firmly holding the steering wheel.
–


by acting on the pedals.
For more information on the Direction
indicators

, refer to the corresponding section.
Operating conditions
– Eligible roads: roads with separate
carriageways with prohibited access for
pedestrians and cyclists.
–

The line separating the lanes must be clear
enough to be identified by the system.
–


The position and speed of other vehicles must
enable the system to safely change lanes.
–


Drive
Assist 2.0 activated. –

Lane positioning assist activated.
–

V
ehicle speed between 43 and 112 mph (70
and 180 km/h).
Authorised lane change request
When operating the direction indicator, if the
necessary conditions are met, the message
"OK?" is displayed on the instrument panel.




► After checking the surroundings, press
2-OK to confirm the start of the lane change
manoeuvre.
The message
"Stay attentive" is displayed as a
reminder that the driver is still responsible for the
manoeuvre.

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