Peugeot 2008 (2016 year). Instruction — part 10

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Grip control

Special patented traction control system which
improves traction on snow, mud and sand.
This system, the operation of which has been
optimised for each situation, allows you to
manoeuvre in most conditions of poor grip
(encountered during touring use).

Standard (ESC)

This mode is calibrated for a low level of wheel
spin, based on the different levels of grip
normally encountered on the road.

F Place the dial in this position.

Snow

This mode adapts its strategy to the conditions
of grip encountered for each of the two front
wheels on moving off.
(mode active up to 30 mph (50 km/h))

F Place the dial in this position.

The accelerator pedal should be pressed
sufficiently to allow the system to use the power
of the engine. Operation at high engine speeds
is completely normal.

A five-position selector allows you to choose
the setting best suited to the driving conditions
encountered.
An indicator lamp associated with each mode
comes on to confirm your choice.

Every time the ignition is switched off,
the system automatically resets to this
mode.

Associated with all-seasons Peak Mountain
Snow Flake tyres, this system offers a
compromise between safety, adhesion and
traction. These tyres work equally well in winter
and summer.

A specific and additional display appears
temporarily in the touch screen to confirm the
selection made with the knob.

Differents modes are provided:

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All terrain (mud, damp grass, ...)

This mode, when moving off, allows
considerable spin on the wheel with the least
grip to optimise clearing of the mud and regain
grip. At the same time, the wheel with the most
grip is controlled in such a way as to pass as
much torque as possible.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin
to respond to the driver's requirements as fully
as possible.
(mode active up to 50 mph (80 km/h))

F Place the dial in this position.

Sand

This mode allows little spin on the two driving
wheels at the same time to allow the vehicle to
move forward and limit the risks of getting stuck
in the sand.
(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))

F Place the dial in this position.

Do not use the other modes on sand as the
vehicle may become stuck.

You can deactivate certain functions of the
ESC (ASR and DSC) by turning the dial to the
"OFF" position.
These functions are reactivated automatically
from 30 mph (50 km/h) or every time the
ignition is switched back on.

Driving advice

Your vehicle is designed principally to
drive on tarmac roads but it allows you
to drive on other less passable terrain
occasionally.
However, it does not permit off-road
driving such as:
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crossing and driving on terrain
which could damage the underbody
or strip away components (fuel
pipe, fuel cooler...) due to obstacles
or stones in particular,

-

driving on terrain with steep
gradients and poor grip,

-

crossing a stream.

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Active City Brake

Active City Brake is a driving assistance
system that aims to avoid a frontal collision
or reduce the speed of an impact if the driver
does not react sufficiently (inadequate brake
application).

This system is designed to improve driving safety.
It remains the driver's responsibility to
continuously monitor the state of the traffic and
to assess the distances and relative speeds of
other vehicles.
Active City Brake can in no circumstances replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

Never look at the laser sensor through
an optical instrument (magnifying glass,
microscope...) at a distance of less than
10 centimetres: risk of eye injury.

Automatic braking occurs later than if
done by the driver, so as to intervene
only when there is a high risk of
collision.

Principle

Using a laser sensor located at the top of the
windscreen, this system detects a vehicle
running in the same direction or stationary
ahead of your vehicle.
When necessary, the vehicle's braking system
is operated automatically to avoid a collision
with the vehicle ahead.

Conditions for activation

Active City Brake only operates if the following
conditions are met:
● ignition on,
● the vehicle is in a forward gear,
● speed is between about 3 and 18 mph

(5 and 30 km/h),

● the braking assistance systems (ABS,

EBFD, emergency braking assistance) are
not faulty,

● the trajectory control systems (ASR, DSC)

are not deactivated or faulty,

● the vehicle is not in a tight corner,
● the system has not been triggered during

the previous 10 seconds.

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Operation

When your vehicle is too close to or
approaches the vehicle ahead too quickly the
system automatically applies the brakes to
avoid a collision.

The collision can be avoided automatically if the
difference in speed between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead does not exceed 9 mph (15 km/h).
Above this threshold, the system will do what
is possible to avoid or reduce the accident by
lowering the speed of impact.

The automatic braking may bring the vehicle to
a complete stop if the situation requires it.
In this case, the vehicle is held stationary
temporarily (for about 1.5 seconds) to allow
the driver to take back control by pressing the
brake pedal.

You are then alerted by the display of a
message.
The brake lamps on your vehicle come on to
warn other road users.

After an impact, the system is
automatically put out of service: it no
longer operates.
You must go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the system
made operational again.

During automatic braking, the driver
can always obtain a higher rate of
deceleration than that controlled by the
system, by pressing firmly on the brake
pedal.

The triggering of the system may cause
the engine to stall, unless the driver
depresses the clutch pedal quickly
enough during automatic braking.

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Operating limits

The system only detects vehicles that are
stationary or moving in the same direction as
your vehicle.

It does not detect small vehicles
(bicycles, motorcycles), pedestrians or
animals, nor non-reflective stationary
objects.

The system is not triggered or is interrupted if
the driver:
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accelerates strongly

-

or turns the steering wheel suddenly
(avoiding manoeuvre).

With the touch screen

F Press the "MENU" button.
F Select the "Driving" menu.
F In the secondary page, select "Vehicle

settings".

F Select the "Driving assistance" tab.
F Check or uncheck the "Auto emergency

braking" box to activate or deactivate the
system.

F Confirm.

Deactivation

The system is deactivated in the vehicle
configuration menu, accessible with the ignition on.
Its state is memorised when the ignition is switched
off.

When the system is deactivated, a
message is displayed every time the
ignition is switched on, to warn you.

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Operating faults

In the event of an impact to the
windscreen at the sensor, deactivate
the system and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop to have
your windscreen replaced.

Never try to remove, adjust or test the
sensor.
Only a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop is able to work on the system.

When towing a trailer or when the
vehicle is being towed, the system must
be deactivated.

Do not stick or otherwise fix any object on
the windscreen in front of the sensor.

Sensor fault

The operation of the laser sensor may suffer
interference from accumulations of dirt or
misting of the windscreen. In this case you are
warned by the display of a message.
Use the windscreen demisting and regularly
clean the area of the windscreen in front of the
sensor.

System fault

In the event of a malfunction of the system, you
are warned by an audible signal and the display
of the message "Automatic braking system
fault".
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.

In difficult weather conditions (very
heavy rain, snow, fog, hail...), braking
distances increase, which can reduce
the ability of the system to avoid a
collision.
The driver must therefore remain
particularly vigilant.

Never leave accumulations of snow or
any object projecting above the bonnet
or in front of the roof: this might fall into
the field of vision of the sensor and
generate a detection.

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Seat belts

Front seat belts

Fastening

F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the

buckle.

F Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

Unfastening

F Press the red button on the buckle.
F Guide the seat belt as it reels in.

The front seat belts are fitted with a
pretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant, so
improving their protection.

Height adjustment

F To lower the attachment point, squeeze the

control A and slide it downwards.

F To raise the attachment point, slide the

control A upwards.

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Rear seat belts

The rear seats are each fitted with a three-point
seat belt.

When the ignition is switched on,
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel.

Seat belt not fastened /
unfastened warning lamp in the
instrument panel

Fastening

F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in

the buckle.

F Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

Unfastening

F Press the red button on the buckle.
F Guide the seat belt as it reels in.

It remains on for a certain time if the front
passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
After this time, the warning lamp goes off if the
driver's seat belt is fastened.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) this
warning lamp flashes for 2 minutes if the driver
and/or front passenger has not fastened their
seat belt, accompanied by an audible signal of
increasing volume. Once these 2 minutes have
elapsed, this warning lamp remains on until the
driver and/or the front passenger fastens their
seat belt.

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Advice

The driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
fastened before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
permitting automatic adjustment of the
length of the strap to your size. The seat belt
is stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic
locking device which comes into operation in
the event of a collision, emergency braking
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling the strap firmly and
then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.

Recommendations for children

Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is
less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information on child seats, refer to
the corresponding section.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
-

be tightened as close to the body as
possible,

-

be pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,

-

be used to restrain only one person,

-

not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

-

not be converted or modified to avoid
affecting its performance.

In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
PEUGEOT dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold by
PEUGEOT dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.

In the event of an impact

Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impact, the
pretensioning device may be deployed
before and independently of the airbags.
Deployment of the pretensioners is
accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belts
system checked, and if necessary replaced,
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Airbags

General information

System designed to contribute towards
improving the safety of the occupants (with
the exception of the rear centre passenger)
in the event of violent collisions. The airbags
supplement the action of the seat belts fitted
with force limiters (all except the centre rear
passenger belt).
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
-

in the case of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the occupants
of the vehicle (with the exception of the
rear centre passenger); immediately after
the impact, the airbags deflate rapidly so
that they do not hinder visibility or the exit
of the occupants,

-

in the case of a minor or rear impact or in
certain roll-over conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt
alone contributes towards ensuring your
protection in these situations.

The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.

Deployment of one or more of the
airbags is accompanied by a slight
emission of smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The noise of detonation associated with
the deployment of one or more airbags
may result in a slight loss of hearing for
a short time.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.

Front airbags

Deployment

The airbags are deployed, except the passenger's
front airbag if it has been deactivated, in the event
of a serious front impact to all or part of the front
impact zone A, in the longitudinal centreline of the
vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the
front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax and
head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
steering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,
passenger's side to cushion their forward
movement.

System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front
impact, in order to limit the risk of injury to the
head and thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

This equipment will only deploy once.
If a second impact occurs (during the
same or a subsequent accident), the
airbag will not be deployed again.

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Deactivation

When the ignition is on, this warning
lamp comes on in the instrument
panel while the airbag is deactivated.

To assure your child's safety, you
must deactivate the passenger's front
airbag when you install a rearward
facing child seat on the front passenger
seat. Otherwise, the child risks being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag is
deployed.

Reactivation

When you remove the rearward facing child
seat, with the ignition on, turn the switch to
the "ON" position to reactivate the airbag and
so assure the safety of your front passenger in
the event of an impact.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, you must contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay to have the

system checked. The airbags may no longer be
deployed in the event of a serious impact.

Only the passenger's front airbag can be
deactivated.
F With the ignition off, insert the key into

the passenger airbag deactivation switch.

F Turn it to the "OFF" position,
F Remove the key keeping the switch in the

new position.

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Lateral airbags

Deployment

A lateral airbag is deployed unilaterally in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip and
shoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the corresponding door trim panel.

System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious side impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest,
between the hip and the shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.

Curtain airbags

System which contributes towards improving
the protection of the driver and passengers
(with the exception of the rear centre
passenger) in the event of a serious side
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the
side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area.

In the event of a minor impact or bump
on the side of the vehicle or if the
vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be
deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision,
the airbag is not deployed.

Deployment

The curtain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, you must contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the system checked. The
airbags may no longer be deployed in the event
of a serious impact.

Operating fault

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For the airbags to be fully
effective, observe the safety
recommendations below:

Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,
object...), nor fix or attach anything close to
the inflation trajectory of the airbags; this
could cause injuries during their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your
vehicle, particularly in the area directly
around the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen or broken into, have the airbag
systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must be
carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Lateral airbags

Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, you can
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
For more information on accessories, refer
to the corresponding section.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backs (clothing...). This could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is
deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.

Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when an
airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. The
bag inflates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings
provided for this purpose.

Front airbags

Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its
spokes or resting your hands on the centre
part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.
Do not fit or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, this could cause
injuries with deployment of the airbags.

Advice

Curtain airbags

Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. This
could cause injury to the head if the curtain
airbag is deployed.
If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the
grab handles installed on the roof, they play
a part in securing the curtain airbags.

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Carrying children

General points

PEUGEOT recommends that children
should travel in the outer rear seats of
your vehicle:
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"rearward facing" up to the age of 3,

-

"forward facing" over the age of 3.

Although one of PEUGEOT's main criteria when designing your vehicle, the safety of your children
also depends on you.

At the rear

Rearward facing

When a rearward facing child seat is installed
on a rear passenger seat, move the vehicle's
front seat forward and straighten the backrest
so that the rearward facing child seat does not
touch the vehicle's front seat.

Remove and stow the head restraint before
installing a child seat with backrest on a
passenger seat.
Refit the head restraint once the child seat has
been removed.

Ensure that the seat belt is correctly
tensioned.
For child seats with a support leg,
ensure that this is in firm contact with
the floor. If necessary, adjust the front
seat of the vehicle.

* The regulations on carrying children are

specific to each country. Refer to the
legislation in force in your country.

For maximum safety, please observe the
following recommendations:
-

in accordance with European regulations,
all children under the age of 12 or less
than one and a half metres tall must
travel in approved child seats suited to
their weight, on seats fitted with a seat
belt or ISOFIX mountings*,

-

statistically, the safest seats in your
vehicle for carrying children are the
rear seats,

-

a child weighing less than 9 kg must
travel in the rearward facing position
both in the front and in the rear.

Forward facing

When a forward facing child seat is installed
on a rear passenger seat, move the vehicle's
front seat forward and straighten the backrest
so that the legs of the child in the forward
facing child seat do not touch the vehicle's front
seat.

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Ensure that the seat belt is correctly
tensioned.
For child seats with a support leg,
ensure that this is in steady contact with
the floor. If not, adjust the passenger
seat.

In the front*

Rearward facing

When a rearward-facing child seat is installed
on the front passenger seat, adjust the
seat to:
-

the intermediate longitudinal position, with
the backrest straightened for a seat without
height adjuster,

-

the intermediate longitudinal position
and highest position, with the backrest
straightened for a seat with height adjuster.

The passenger airbag must be deactivated.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag were
deployed.

Forward facing

* Refer to the legislation in your country before

installing your child in this seating position.

When a forward-facing child seat is installed on
the front passenger seat, adjust the vehicle's
seat to:
-

the intermediate longitudinal position, with
the backrest straightened for a seat without
height adjuster,

-

the intermediate longitudinal position
and highest position, with the backrest
straightened for a seat with height adjuster.

The passenger's airbag must remain activated.

Passenger seat adjusted to the intermediate
longitudinal and highest position.

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Deactivating the passenger's
front airbag

Never install a rearward facing child
restraint system on a seat protected by
an active front airbag. This could cause
the death of the child or serious injury.

Passenger airbag OFF

The warning label present on both sides of the
passenger's sun visor repeats this advice. In
line with current legislation, the following tables
contain this warning in all of the languages
required.

Only the passenger's front airbag can be
deactivated.
F With the ignition off, introduce the key into

the passenger airbag deactivation switch.

F Turn it to the "OFF" position.
F Remove the key, leaving the switch in this

position.

When the ignition is on, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel and
stays on while the airbag is deactivated.