2023 PEUGEOT 408 horn

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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
2► With a non-motorised tailgate: press and hold
this button to unlock the boot and partially open
the tailgate.
When selective unlocking of the tailgate is
activated, the doors and the fuel filler flap remain
locked.
If selective unlocking of the tailgate is
deactivated, pressing the button unlocks the
whole vehicle.
If motorised operation of the tailgate is
deactivated, pressing the button partially
opens the tailgate.
To lock the vehicle, it is necessary to close
the tailgate again.
Locking the vehicle
Depending on version, the activation/
deactivation of the lock audible signal is
configured in the Settings
> Vehicle touch
screen application.
Normal locking
► Press the locking button.
The locking, and the activation of the alarm
depending on version,
is confirmed by the
lighting of the direction indicators and the
daytime running lamps.
Depending on version, the door mirrors fold.
An access (door or boot) that is not properly closed prevents locking of the
vehicle. However, if the vehicle is fitted with
an alarm, it will be activated after 45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or boot
are not subsequently opened,
the vehicle
will automatically lock itself again after about
30

seconds. If the vehicle is fitted with an
alarm, it will be reactivated automatically.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also deactivates
the central locking buttons.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle
when it is deadlocked.
►

Press the locking button.
►


Press the locking button again within 3
seconds to deadlock the vehicle (confirmed by
the temporary lighting of the direction indicators).
For the vehicles equipped with the Proximity
Keyless Entry and Start system, a double
audible signal indicates that the vehicle is not
deadlocked.
Closing the windows and sunroof
An audible signal sounds in the passenger
compartment before the start of movement to
warn any occupants.
►

T
o completely close the windows and,
depending on version, the sunroof, press the
locking button for more than 2 seconds.
►

Press again to stop closing.
Ensure that no person or object could
prevent the correct closing of the
windows and sunroof.
If, on versions with alarm, you want to
leave the windows and/or sunroof partially
open, you must first deactivate the interior
volumetric alarm protection.
For more information on the Alarm, refer to
the corresponding section.
Locating the vehicle
This function helps you to spot your vehicle from
a distance, with the vehicle locked:
–

The direction indicators flash for approximately
10 seconds.
–


The door mirror spotlamps come on.
–


The courtesy lamps come on.
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Access
2Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
If the electronic key remains around the
vehicle (zones A, B or C) for more than
15 minutes without action, the automatic
functions are deactivated. To unlock or lock
the vehicle, use the remote control or press
the driver's door handle.
If using the door handle does not lock/unlock
the vehicle, bring the electronic key closer
and repeat the desired action.
Selective unlocking
Driver’s door
It operates:
►

Either automatically when approaching the
driver

’s door, if the automatic functions are
activated.
►

Or by gently pressing the driver's door
handle.
The driver's door and the fuel filler flap are
unlocked (Petrol).
The driver's door is unlocked (Rechargeable
hybrid).
►


Once inside the vehicle, to unlock all
accesses, press the central unlocking button or
pull the opening control on any door

.
Selective unlocking of the tailgate
The tailgate unlocks automatically as you
approach the rear of the vehicle.
►
Press the tailgate control to open the boot.
The doors remain locked.
Locking the vehicle
Depending on version, the activation/
deactivation of the lock audible signal is
configured in the Settings
> Vehicle touch
screen application.
Normal locking

With the doors and boot closed, the vehicle
locks:
►

Either automatically
, upon leaving zone B, if
the automatic functions are activated.
►

Or by gently pressing the driver's door
handle.
Locking is confirmed by the lighting of the
direction indicators, and by a double audible
signal when the vehicle is locked upon walking
away

.
The alarm does not activate when locking automatically from a distance (the
direction indicators do not light up).
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if the
electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also deactivates
the central locking buttons.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle
when it is deadlocked.


► Gently press the driver's door handle to lock
the vehicle.
►

Press it again within 3
seconds to deadlock
the vehicle (confirmed by the temporary lighting
of the direction indicators).
A double audible signal indicates that the vehicle
is not deadlocked.
Advice
If one of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Start

system has been left inside
the vehicle, central locking will not take place.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or
tailgate are not subsequently opened, the
vehicle will automatically lock itself again after
about 30
seconds. If fitted to the vehicle, the
alarm is automatically reactivated (if
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Safety
5Horn

► Press the central part of the steering wheel.
Pedestrian horn
(Rechargeable hybrid)
This system alerts pedestrians that the vehicle is approaching, when driving in Electric mode
(100% electric driving).
The pedestrian horn operates once the vehicle
is moving and at speeds of up to 19 mph
(30
km/h), in forward or reverse gear.
This function cannot be deactivated.
* In accordance with the general conditions of use of the service, available from dealers an\
d subject to technological and technical limitations.
** Depend ing on the geographic coverage provided by the "eCall (SOS)" and "ASSISTANCE" systems.
The list of countries covered and the telematic services provided is ava\
ilable from dealers or on the website for your country.
Emergency or assistance
call




1. eCall (SOS)
2. ASSISTANCE
eCall (SOS)
Your vehicle may be fitted with the eCall (SOS)
system either as standard or as an option.
The eCall
(SOS) system provides direct contact
to the emergency services and is fully built
into the vehicle. This contact is made either
automatically via the sensors built into the
vehicle, or by pressing button 1.
According to the country of sale, the eCall
(SOS)
system corresponds to the systems PE112,
ERAGLONASS, 999, etc.
The eCall
(SOS) system is activated by default.
► To make an emergency call manually, press
button 1 for more than 2 seconds.
The lit indicator lamp and a voice message
confirm that the call has been made to the
emergency services*.
The eCall
(SOS) system immediately locates
your vehicle and puts you in contact with the
appropriate emergency services**.
►

Pressing again immediately cancels the
request.
The indicator lamp flashes while the vehicle
data is being sent, and then remains lit when
communication is established.
In the event that a serious accident is
detected by the sensors built into the
vehicle, such as the airbag control unit, an
emergency call is made automatically.
The eCall (SOS) system is a public
service of general interest and is
free-of-charge.
Operation of the system
– Upon switching on the ignition, the indicator
lamp lights up for a few seconds and then goes
out: the system is operating correctly
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Driving
6If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key
not detected - Back-up starting or Back-up
switch-off" section.
Starting

► Select mode P or N on the automatic
gearbox, then depress the brake pedal.
►

Press the "
START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
In all circumstances, if one of the starting
conditions is not met, a message is displayed.
In some circumstances, a message indicates
that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel
while pressing the " START/STOP" button to
assist unlocking of the steering column.
Petrol engines
With Petrol engines, after a cold start,
pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause
noticeable engine vibrations, for anything up
to 2

minutes (accelerated idle speed).
Starting rechargeable hybrid
vehicles
► Fully depress the brake pedal and press
the START/STOP button for approximately 2
seconds.
► Keep you r foot on the pedal until this
indicator lamp comes on, indicating the
activation of the rechargeable hybrid system
(confirmed by an audible signal).
To exit Park mode, wait for the READY indicator lamp to come on.
By default, the system starts in Electric mode.
Depending on certain parameters (battery
charge level or outside temperature), the system
determines whether it is necessary to start the
petrol engine.
It is possible to change the driving mode at any
time using the mode selector.
When the vehicle starts in electric mode,
it makes no noise.
Pay particular attention to pedestrians and
cyclists who may not hear the vehicle coming
despite the pedestrian horn.
Switching off
► Deactivate cruise control alone or Drive
Assist Plus (depending on version).
►

Immobilise the vehicle using the parking
brake.
►


Select mode
P on the automatic gearbox.
► Press the "START/STOP" button.
► For rechargeable hybrid vehicles, before
leaving the vehicle, check that the READY

indicator lamp is switched off.
The automatic gearbox locks in mode P.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Switching on the ignition
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Alphabetical index
Filter, oil 163
Filter, passenger compartment
49, 163
Fitting a wheel

172, 174
Fitting roof bars

157–158
Fittings, boot

59
Fittings, interior

54
Fittings, rear

58
Flap, charging

153
Flap, fuel filler

143
Flap, ski

59
Flashing indicators

62
Flat bed (towing)

183
Fluid, brake

162
Fluid, engine coolant

162
Foglamps, rear

61, 176
Folding the rear seats

47–48
Frequency (radio)

200
Fuel

8, 143
Fuel consumption

8, 18
Fuel level, low

143
Fuel (tank)

143
Fuses

177
G
Gauge, fuel 143
Gearbox, automatic
96–99, 101, 163, 177
Gearbox, manual

101
Gear shift indicator

101
Glove box

54
H
Hands-free access 33–34
Hands-free tailgate
33–34
Hazard warning lamps

72, 168
Headlamps (adjustment)

62
Headlamps, automatic dipping

64–65
Headlamps, automatic operation

63
Headlamps, halogen

62
Headlamps, main beam

64
Head restraints, front

41
Head restraints, rear

47–48
Head-up display

67
Heated steering wheel

45
Heating

48
Heating, programmable

22, 53
Hi-Fi system

57
High voltage

144
Hill start assist

100–101
Histogramme, fuel consumption

22
Horn

73
I
Ignition 93, 202
Ignition on
93
Immobiliser, electronic

92
Indicator, coolant temperature

18
Indicator, engine oil level

17
Indicators, direction

62
Indicator, service

17
Inflating tyres

164, 188
Inflating tyres and accessories
(using the kit)
169, 171
Information, vehicle

10, 205
Infrared camera

67, 105
Instrument panel

10, 19, 19–20, 106
Instrument panels

10
ISOFIX mountings

85, 88–89
J
Jack 168–169, 172
Jump starting
178
K
Key 24–25, 29
Key, electronic
26–27
Keyless Entry and Starting

24, 26–27, 92–93
Key not recognised

94
Key with remote control

24, 92
Kit, hands-free

197
Kit, puncture repair

168–169
Kit, temporary puncture repair

168–171
Klaxon

73
L
Labels, identification 188
Lamps, parking
62
Lamps, rear

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Alphabetical index
Lamps with Full LED technology 63, 65
Lane assist
114–115, 119–121
Lane keeping assist

131
Leather (care)

167
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

62, 176
Level, brake fluid

162
Level, engine coolant

18, 162
Level, engine oil

17, 161
Levels and checks

161–162
Level, screenwash fluid

69, 162
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

62, 176
Lighting, boot

60
Lighting dimmer

19
Lighting, exterior

61, 64
Lighting, guide-me home

63
Lighting, interior

57–58
Lighting, mood

58
Lighting, welcome

63–64
Loading

157–158
Load reduction mode

160
Load space cover

59
Locating your vehicle

25
Locking

25, 27
Locking from the inside

28
Locking the doors

28
Log, alerts

19
Long-distance blind spot monitoring

134
Long objects, transporting

59
Lumbar

42M
Mains socket (domestic network) 146–147
Maintenance (advice)
145, 165
Maintenance, routine

105, 163–164
Manoeuvring aids (recommendations)

104
Map reading lamps

57
Markings, identification

188
Massage function

44
Massage, multi-point

44
Mat

57, 106
Menu, shortcuts

21
Mirror, rear view

46
Mirrors, door

45–46, 52, 134
Mirror, vanity

54
Mobile application

22, 53, 151, 153
Motor, electric

100, 144, 187
Motorised tailgate

31–32, 34
Mountings, ISOFIX

85, 88–89
N
Net, luggage retaining 59
Night vision
67
Night Vision

67
O
Obstacle detection 135
Oil change
161
Oil consumption

161
Oil, engine 161
On-board tools
60, 168–169
Opening the bonnet

160
Opening the boot

26, 31
Opening the doors

26, 31
P
Pads, brake 163
Paint
165, 188
Paint colour code

188
Parcel shelf, rear

59
Parking brake, electric

94–96, 164
Parking (sensors)

135
Parking sensors, audible and visual

135
Parking sensors, front

136
Parking sensors, rear

135
Passenger compartment temperature pre-
conditioning (Rechargeable hybrid)

22, 53
Pedestrian horn (Rechargeable hybrid)

73
Personalisation

10, 22
Plates, identification

188
Port, USB

55, 58
Post Collision Safety Brake

76
Power

18
Power indicator (Rechargeable hybrid)

9, 18
Pressures, tyres

164, 170, 188
Pre-tensioning (seat belts)

79
Profiles

190
Protecting children

80, 83–87
Proximity Keyless Entry and Start

26
Puncture

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