2023 PEUGEOT 408 height

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Contents
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Overview
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Eco-driving
 1Dashboard instrumentsDriver information 10
Digital instrument panels 10
Warning and indicator lamps 11
Indicators 17
Manual test 19
Total distance recorder 19
Trip computer 19
10-inch touch screen 20
i-Toggles 22
Remotely operable additional functions
(Rechargeable hybrid)
22
 2AccessElectronic key with remote control function and
built-in key 24
Proximity Keyless Entry and Start 26
Central locking 28
Back-up procedures 29
Doors 31
Boot 31
Motorised tailgate 31
Alarm 35
Electric windows 37
Sunroof 38
 3Ease of use and comfortDriving position 40
Front seats 41
Steering wheel adjustment 45
Heated steering wheel 45
Mirrors 45
Rear bench seat 47
Heating and Ventilation 48
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning 49
Front demisting/defrosting 52
Rear screen demisting/defrosting 52
Heated windscreen 53
Temperature pre-conditioning
(Rechargeable hybrid)
53
Front fittings 54
Courtesy lamps 57
Interior ambient lighting 58
Rear fittings 58
Boot fittings 59
 4Lighting and visibilityExterior lighting control stalk 61
Direction indicators 62
Headlamp beam height adjustment 62
Automatic illumination of headlamps 63
Guide-me-home and welcome lighting 63
Automatic lighting systems - General
recommendations
64
Automatic headlamp dipping 64
Peugeot Matrix LED Technology 2.0 65
Night Vision 67
Wiper control stalk 68
Intermittent wipers 70
Automatic wipers 70
Changing a wiper blade 71
 5SafetyGeneral safety recommendations 72
Hazard warning lamps 72
Horn 73
Pedestrian horn (Rechargeable hybrid) 73
Emergency or assistance 73
Electronic stability control (ESC) 75
Seat belts 78
Airbags 80
Active bonnet 82
Child seats 83
Deactivating the front passenger airbag 84
ISOFIX child seats 85
i-Size child seats 87
Installing child seats 88
Child lock 90
 6DrivingDriving recommendations 91
Starting/switching off the engine 92
Starting rechargeable hybrid vehicles 93
Electric parking brake 94
Automatic gearbox 96
Driving modes 99
Hill start assist 100
Gear shift indicator 101
Stop & Start 101
Tyre under-inflation detection 103
Driving and manoeuvring aids - General
recommendations
104
Steering wheel with hands-on detection 106
Shortcuts for driving aids 106
Road signs recognition 107
Speed limiter 111
Cruise control - Specific recommendations 11 2 CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Overview
1.Exterior lighting controls/Direction indicators/
Instrument panel display page/Service
indicator
2. Wiper controls/Screenwash/Trip computer
3. Automatic gearbox control paddles
4. Speed limiter/Cruise control/Adaptive cruise
control/Drive Assist Plus or Drive Assist 2.0
controls
A. Increase/Decrease the speed setting
Display and adjustment of the distance
setting to the vehicle in front (Adaptive cruise
control)
B. Select/Deselect the Cruise control
Select/Deselect the Adaptive cruise control/
Drive Assist Plus
C. Start/Pause the Speed limiter or Cruise
control with the speed setting saved
Confirmation of vehicle restart after automatic
stop (Adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go
function)
D. Select/Deselect the Speed limiter
E. Activation of the Speed limiter or Cruise
control with the speed setting saved
Use the speed suggested by the Road signs
recognition function
5. Horn/Driver front airbag
6. Audio system setting controls
F. Press: Display favourite radio stations/media
Up/Down: previous/next radio/media/
smartphone selection
Press: validation of a selection
G. Increase/Decrease the volume H.
Pick up/Hang up
Access to the Phone application's call log
I. Short press: system voice commands
Long press: smartphone voice commands
Side control bar



1. LED technology headlamps beam height
adjustment
2. Motorised tailgate
3. Heated windscreen
4. Heated steering wheel
5. Opening the fuel filler flap
6. Temperature pre-conditioning operation
indicator lamp
Centre control bars



1. Automatic air conditioning system controls/
HOME button
or
i-Toggles/HOME button
2. Audio system controls
3. Shortcuts for driving aids
4. Access to the Climate application
5. Windscreen and front windows demisting
6. Recirculation of interior air
7. Rear screen de-icing
8. Switching automatic air conditioning off
9. Hazard warning lamps CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Access
The function may not work correctly with a
prosthetic leg.
In some circumstances, the tailgate may open or
close by itself, particularly when:
–
hitching up or removing a trailer
.
–

operating a towing device.
–


fitting or removing a bicycle carrier
.
–

loading
or unloading bicycles on/from a bicycle
carrier.
–

depositing or lifting something behind the
vehicle.
–


an animal approaches the rear bumper
.
–

washing the vehicle.
–


maintenance is performed on the vehicle.
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accessing the spare wheel.
T

o avoid such operating problems, keep the
electronic key away from the recognition zone or
deactivate the hands-free function.
Towing device
The installation of a towing device may
disturb the detection system.
►

Perform the "kicking" movement on the
right side of the towing device.
Memorising an opening
position
To limit the opening angle of the motorised
tailgate:
►

move the tailgate to the desired position
manually or by pressing the button.
► press button C or the exterior control B for
more than 3 seconds (memorisation is confirmed
by a brief audible signal).
A new memorisation operation cancels the
previous one.
Memorising is not available until the
height of opening is more than or equal
to 1 metre between the low position and the
high position of the tailgate.
Manual operation
The tailgate can be manoeuvred by hand, even
with motorised operation activated.
The tailgate must be stationary.
►

Move the tailgate as slowly and smoothly as
possible.
When opening and closing the motorised tailgate
manually

, there is no assistance from gas struts.
Resistance to opening and closing is therefore
entirely normal.
In case of the motor overheating
Repeatedly opening and closing the
motorised tailgate can cause overheating of
its electric motor, after which opening and
closing will not be possible.
Allow at least 10
minutes for the electric
motor to cool down before operating the
tailgate again.
If you are unable to wait, operate it manually.
Manual closing of the
motorised tailgate in case of
failure
This operation is only necessary in the case of
failure or deinitialisation/loss of the tailgate
motor.
If the failure originates from the battery, it is
recommended to recharge it or change it with the
tailgate closed.
In this situation, a significant force may be
needed to close the tailgate.
►

Close it gently without slamming, as slowly as
possible, by pushing at the centre of the tailgate.
Do not lower the tailgate by pushing at
one of its sides - risk of damage!
Precautions in use
In wintry conditions
To avoid any operating problems, remove
the snow or wait until the ice melts before
requesting motorised opening of the tailgate.
When washing
When washing the vehicle in an
automatic car wash, do not forget to lock and
move away from the vehicle
to prevent any
risk of unwanted opening. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Ease of use and comfort
Driving position
Correct seating position
Adopting a good driving position contributes to
improving driver comfort and protection.
It also optimises interior and exterior visibility as
well as access to controls.
Certain seat adjustments described in this
section depend on the trim level and the country
in which the vehicle is sold.
Driver’s side

Sit fully back in the seat with your pelvis, back
and shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.
Adjust the seat cushion height so that your eyes
are level with the centre of the windscreen.
The head should be at a minimum distance of
10 cm from the roof.
Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so
that you can fully depress the pedals with legs
slightly flexed.
The distance between the knees and the
dashboard should be at least 10 cm, for easy
access to the dashboard controls.
Adjust the backrest angle to as vertical a position
as possible; never tilt it more than 25°.
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is
level with the top of the head.
Adjust the length of the seat cushion to support
your thighs.
Adjust the lumbar support so that it conforms to
the shape of the spine.
Adjust the steering wheel reach so that it is at
least 25
cm from the sternum and you can hold it
with your arms slightly bent.
Adjust the steering wheel height so that it does
not obstruct the information displayed on the
instrument panel.
As a safety precaution, adjust the seats only when the vehicle is stationary.
Electrically-adjustable seats
Switch the ignition on to enable the
adjustments to be made.
Passenger’s side

Sit fully back in the seat with the pelvis, back and
shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.
Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so that
you are at a distance of at least 25
cm from the
dashboard.
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is
level with the top of the head.
Before moving off
Adjust the interior and exterior door mirrors to
reduce blind spots.
Fasten the seat belt: place the diagonal belt in
the middle of the shoulder and adjust the lap belt
so that it is tightened across the pelvis.
Ensure that all passengers have fastened their
seat belts correctly.
Electric door mirrors
Switch the ignition on to enable the
adjustments to be made. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Ease of use and comfort
3When driving
Maintain a good driving position and hold the
steering wheel with both hands at the 'quarter to
three' position, so that you can easily and quickly
reach the controls behind and near the steering
wheel.
Never adjust the seats or steering wheel
when driving.
Always keep your feet on the floor.
Front seats
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is no person or object
that might prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or of
jamming the seat if large objects are placed
on the floor behind the seat.
Front head restraints
Adjusting the height

Upwards:
► Pull the head restraint up to the desired
position; you can feel the head restraint clicking
into position.
Downwards:
►

Depending on equipment, press lug A

or
button B and then, while still pressing, lower the
head restraint.
The head restraint is correctly adjusted when its upper edge is level with the top
of the head.
Removing a head restraint
► Pull the head restraint fully up.
► Press lug A to release the head restraint and
raise it fully.
►

Stow the head restraint securely
.
Refitting a head restraint
► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding seat backrest.
►

Push the head restraint fully down.
►


Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
►

Adjust the height of the head restraint.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
adjusted for the occupant of the seat.
Manual adjustments
Longitudinal

► Raise the control bar and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
►

Release the control bar to lock the seat in
position on one of the notches. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Ease of use and comfort
Height

► Pull the control upwards to raise or push it
downwards to lower , until you obtain the position
required.
Backrest angle

► Turn the knob to obtain the desired angle.
Lumbar

► Turn the knob to obtain the desired level of
lumbar support.
Seat cushion length

► Pull the handle forwards to release the
cushion, then move the front part of the cushion
forwards or backwards.
Electric adjustments
Longitudinal

► Push the control forwards or backwards to
slide the seat.
Cushion height and angle

► Tilt the rear of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the required height.
►

T
ilt the front of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the required angle.
Backrest angle

► Tilt the control forwards or rearwards. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Ease of use and comfort
3Steering wheel
adjustment


► When stationary, pull the control to release
the steering wheel.
►

Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
►


Push the control to lock the steering wheel.
For safety reasons, these adjustments
must only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
PEUGEOT i-Cockpit®
The instrument panel information is
visible above the steering wheel, for greater
safety and driving comfort.
Adjust the steering wheel height so that it
does not obstruct the instrument panel.
Heated steering wheel
In cold weather, this function heats the circular
part of the steering wheel. It can be activated when the outside temperature
is below 20°C.
Without
i-Toggles




► With the engine running, press this button to
activate/deactivate the function (confirmed by the
indicator lamp coming on/going out).
The system is automatically deactivated every
time the engine is switched off.
W
ith i-Toggles
In the Climate touch screen application,
select the Seats and Steering Wheel
tab.
Press to activate/deactivate the function.
The function is memorised each time the engine
is switched off.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Demisting/Defrosting
The demisting/defrosting of the door mirrors works with the demisting/
defrosting of the rear screen.
For more information on Rear screen
demisting/defrosting , refer to the
corresponding section.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
The objects that you see in the mirrors are
in fact closer than they appear. Take this
into account in order to correctly judge the
distance of vehicles approaching from behind. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Ease of use and comfort
Adjustment



► Move control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
►

Move control
B in any of the four directions
to adjust.
►

Return control A

to its central position.
Manual folding
The mirrors can be folded manually (parking
obstruction, narrow garage, etc.).
►
T
urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Electric folding
Depending on equipment, the door mirrors can
be folded electrically.
► From the inside, with the
ignition on, place control A
in the
central position.
►

Pull control A

backwards.
►

Lock the vehicle from the outside.
If the mirrors are folded using control A,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked.
Electric unfolding
► From outside: unlock the vehicle.
► From inside: with the ignition on, place
control
A in the central position and then pull it
rearwards.
The automatic folding/unfolding of the door mirrors is configured in the
Settings
> Vehicle touch screen application.
Before using an automatic car wash, fold the
mirrors.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
Depending on version, this function allows you to
automatically tilt the mirrors downwards to assist
with parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.
With the engine running, on engaging reverse
gear, the mirror glasses tilt downwards.
They each return to their original positions:
–

A
few seconds after coming out of reverse
gear.
– Once the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h).
–

When the engine is switched off.
It can be activated/deactivated in the
Settings > Vehicle touch screen
application.
Electrochrome interior rear
view mirror


The electrochrome system uses a sensor that
detects the level of exterior brightness and that
coming from the rear of the vehicle, in order to
automatically and gradually switch between day
and night usage.
To ensure optimum visibility while manoeuvring, the mirror automatically
brightens when reverse gear is engaged.
The system is deactivated if the load in the
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