2023 PEUGEOT 408 wiper blades

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Lighting and visibility



The camera detection range is between 15 m
(for pedestrians) and 200 m, depending on
visibility conditions.
If a pedestrian or an animal is detected, the
system alerts the driver up to 100 m before the
possible collision.
The image provided by the camera is displayed
in shades of grey in the instrument panel; warm
objects appear brighter than cold objects.
If pedestrians or animals are detected, they
appear in yellow frames.
If the system detects a risk of
collision with pedestrians or
animals, it triggers an alert: a symbol appears in the middle of the display window. The silhouette
of pedestrians or animals is framed in red.
If the "
Night vision " display page has not been
selected, the alert is triggered inside a temporary
window.
In the event of an alert, the driver may act by
making an avoiding manoeuvre or by braking.
Operating limits
The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it from
working:
–

Poor visibility conditions (falling snow
, heavy
rain, thick fog).
–

Camera masked by snow
, mud or dust.
–

Camera scratched after going through roller
car washes repeatedly

.
–

V
ery high outside temperature.
–

At the top or bottom of a steep slope.
–


On a very winding road.
–


In a bend.
–


After an impact which may have impaired the
camera settings or damaged it.
–


After repainting of the grille outside of the
PEUGEOT

dealer network or a qualified
workshop.
Maintenance
recommendations
The infrared camera has a wash nozzle
connected to the vehicle’s front screenwash
system.
This wash nozzle does not operate every time
the front screenwash system is used. Its wash
frequency is preset in the system.
Regularly check that the infrared camera is
clean.
In bad weather, or in wintry conditions, ensure
that the infrared camera is not covered with mud,
ice or snow.
Malfunction
If the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp comes on in orange on the
instrument panel, accompanied by the display of
a message.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Wiper control stalk
Before operating the wipers in wintry
conditions, clear any snow, ice or frost
from the windscreen and around the wiper
arms and blades.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. In extremely hot or cold
weather, check that the wiper blades are not
stuck to the windscreen before operating the
wipers.
After using an automatic car wash, you may temporarily notice abnormal noises CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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4and poorer wiping performance. You do not
need to replace the wiper blades.
With intermittent wipers



With automatic wipers

Windscreen wipers
► To select the wiping speed: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.
Fast wiping (heavy rain)
Normal wiping (moderate rain)
Intermittent wipers
or
Automatic wipers
Switching off
Manual
After the ignition has been switched off,
the wipers may move slightly at the foot
of the windscreen.
In position 1 or 2, the wiping frequency is
automatically reduced when the speed of
the vehicle drops below 3
mph (5 km/h).
When the speed is above 6
mph (10 km/h)
again, the wiping frequency returns to the
original frequency (fast or normal).
Single wipe
If the wiper control stalk is:
► In the INT or AUTO position, pull the stalk
briefly towards you then release it.
►

In the
0 position, press briefly on the stalk
then release it.
Pressing and holding triggers continuous wiping
at the normal wiping speed.
Windscreen wash
► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and
hold.
A
final wiping cycle is performed when
screenwashing ends.
The windscreen wash jets are incorporated into the tip of each wiper
arm.
An additional jet is installed below the
midpoint of the arm on the driver's side.
Screenwash fluid is sprayed along the length
of the wiper blade. This improves visibility and
reduces screenwash fluid consumption.
With automatic air conditioning, any
action on the screenwash control results
in temporary closure of the air intake to
protect the passenger compartment from any
odour.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not operate the screenwash if the
screenwash reservoir is empty.
Only operate the screenwash if there is no
risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen
and hindering visibility. During the winter
period, use "very cold climate" rated products.
Never top up with water.
An additional jet is fitted above the number plate to clean the reversing camera (depending on
version).
►

The washing of the reversing camera is
triggered by operating the windscreen wash. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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4Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position is used while cleaning
or replacing the wiper blades. It can also be
useful, in wintry weather (ice, snow), to release
the wiper blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat wiper blades, it is advisable to:
–

handle them with care.
–


clean them regularly using soapy water
.
–

avoid using them to hold cardboard on the
windscreen.
–


replace them at the first signs of wear
.
Before removing a windscreen wiper blade

Operating the wiper control stalk immediately
after switching off the ignition will place the wiper
blades in a vertical position.
►
Proceed with the desired operation or the
replacement of the wiper blades.
After refitting a windscreen wiper blade
► To return the wiper blades to their initial
position after the operation, switch on the ignition
and operate the wiper control stalk.
Changing a wiper blade
Removing/Refitting at the front

► Carry out these wiper blade replacement
operations from the driver's side.
►

Starting with the wiper blade farthest from
you, hold each arm by the rigid section and raise
it as far as possible.
Take care not to hold the arms at the jet locations.
Do not touch the wiper blades - risk of
irreparable deformation.
Do not release them while moving them. Risk
of damaging the windscreen!
► Clean the windscreen using screenwash
fluid.
Do not apply "Rain X" type water-
repellent products.
►

Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you
and remove it.
►


Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
►


Repeat the procedure for the other wiper
blade.
►


Starting with the wiper blade closest to you,
once again hold each arm by the rigid section,
then guide it carefully onto the windscreen. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Alphabetical index
Stowing rings 59
Sunshine sensor
49
Sun visor

54
Suspension

164
Switching off the engine

92
Synchronising the remote control

30
T
Tables of engines 186–187
Tailgate
31
Tank, fuel

143
Technical data

186–187
Telephone

197–198, 201–202
Temperature, coolant

18
Time (setting)

203
Tool box

60
Tools

168–169
Top Tether (fixing)

85, 88–89
Total distance recorder

19
Touch screen

20–22, 53
Towball, quickly detachable

154–157
Towbar

77, 153
Towbar with quickly detachable
towball

154–157
Towed loads

185–187
Towing

182–183
Towing another vehicle

182, 184
Towing the vehicle

182–183
Traction battery charge

148
Traction battery (Rechargeable
hybrid)

19, 144–145, 151
Traction control (ASR) 76
Trailer
77, 153
Trailer stability assist (TSA)

77
Trajectory control systems

75
Triangle, warning

168
Trip computer

19–20
Tyres

164, 188
Tyre under-inflation detection

103, 170
U
Under-inflation (detection) 103
Unlocking
24, 26
Unlocking from the inside

28
Unlocking the boot

24, 27
Unlocking the doors

28
Unlocking the tailgate

24, 27
Updating the time

203
V
Vehicle data recording and privacy 205
Ventilation
48–49
Visibility

52
Visiopark

138
Visiopark 1

136
W
Wallbox (Rechargeable hybrid) 146–147, 152
Warning and indicator lamps 11
Warning lamp, driver's seat belt
not fastened

78
Warning lamp, READY



160
Warning lamps

11
Warning lamp, seat belts

78
Warnings and indicators

11
Washing

105
Washing (advice)

145, 165–166
Weights

185
Welcome lighting

64
Wheel, spare

164, 168–169, 172
Window controls

37
Windscreen, heated

53
Wiper blades (changing)

71
Wipers

68
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive

70
Wipers, windscreen

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