Peugeot 108 (2016 year). Instruction - part 8

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operation

three levels of operation are possible:
●  Pre-collision alert: if a risk of collision 

with a vehicle is detected, a warning lamp 
comes on in the instrument panel together 
with an audible signal to encourage the 
driver to make an avoiding manoeuvre. the 
thresholds for triggering the alert can be 
set.

●  Braking assistance: increases the 

braking started by the driver, only if a risk 
of collision is detected.

●  Automatic pre-collision braking: when 

your vehicle is too close to or closing 
too quickly on the vehicle ahead of you, 
the system automatically operates the 
brakes to reduce the speed of impact. A 
collision can be avoided automatically if the 
difference in speed between your vehicle 
and the one ahead is not more than 18 mph 
(30 km/h).

You are then alerted by the display of 
this warning lamp, accompanied by 
an audible signal.

the automatic braking may bring the vehicle to 
a complete stop if the situation requires it.

the brake lamps on your vehicle come on to 
warn other road users.

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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Setting the alert thresholds

Press this button repeatedly to cycle 
through the thresholds.
the default setting is "Normal".

the alert thresholds determine how you want to be warned of the imminent risk of collision with the 
vehicle ahead of you.
You can choose one of three thresholds:
A.  "Far", to be given early warning (cautious driving).
B. "Normal".
C.  "Close", for a later warning (sporty driving).

Deactivation / Reactivation

Press this button for more than 3 seconds.

Press the button again to reactivate the system.

the system is automatically reactivated every 
time the engine is started with the key or the 
"StARt/StOP" button.

this indicator lamp comes on in the 
instrument panel.

this indicator lamp comes on in the 
instrument panel and the message 
"PCS OFF" is displayed.

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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.

operating limits

the system only detects vehicles (cars, lorries) 
that are stationary or moving in the same 
direction as your vehicle.

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.

the system is not triggered or is interrupted if 
the driver:
- 

accelerates strongly (even if the speed 
limiter is on),

- 

or turns the steering wheel suddenly 
(avoiding manoeuvre).

Detection capability is less effective if:
- 

you are driving on roads with pronounced 
bends and/or on roads in poor condition,

- 

your vehicle is excessively loaded, as 
this changes the horizontal attitude of the 
vehicle.

- 

your vehicle skids.

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

unwanted triggering of the system

It is possible for the system to detect a risk of 
imminent collision and start working, in the 
following conditions in particular:
- 

detection of an object located close to the 
edge of the road entering a corner (safety 
barrier, lamp post or road sign),

- 

detection of a structure located at the top 
or bottom of a steep slope (advertising 
hoarding, steet lighting),

- 

detection of reflective objects (central 
reservation...) in the road,

- 

detection of the upper bar of a bridge or a 
traffic light gantry,

- 

passing a vehicle travelling in the other 
direction in a corner,

- 

passing a vehicle traveling in the other 
direction, at a crossroads, when your 
vehicle is turning left or right,

- 

if the vehicle ahead of you sends up water 
or snow,

- 

if your vehicle stops very close to an 
overhanging wall or other vehicles,

- 

when your vehicle closes rapidly on the 
vehicle ahead,

- 

if the vehicle is raised or lowered,

- 

if the vehicle passes through a plastic curtain,

- 

if driving through mist or smoke,

- 

if the sensor is misaligned (following 
replacement after a collision).

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operating faults

Sensor fault

the operation of the laser sensor may suffer 
interference from accumulations of dirt or 
misting of the windscreen or the presence of 
an object causing an obstruction (e.g.: bonnet 
open).

In this case you are warned by the 
display of this flashing warning lamp 
in the instrument panel.

use the windscreen demisting and regularly 
clean the area of the windscreen in front of the 
sensor.

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

System fault

In the event of a malfunction of 
the system, you are warned by the 
display of this flashing warning lamp 
in the instrument panel.

Have the system checked by a PeugeOt 
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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.

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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.

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.

Rear seat belts

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

unfastening

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

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Seat belt not fastened / 
unfastened warning lamps

1.  Front seat belts not fastened / unfastened 

warning lamp, in the instrument panel.

2.  Left hand rear seat belt unfastened warning 

lamp, in the seat belts and passenger's 
front airbag display screen.

3.  Right hand rear seat belt unfastened 

warning lamp, in the seat belts and 
passenger's front airbag display screen.

Rear seat belt warning lamp(s)

the warning lamp(s) 2 and/or 3 come on in the 
seat belts and passenger's front airbag warning 
lamp display screen when one or more rear 
passengers unfasten their seat belt.
From about 12 mph (20 km/h) and for about  
30 seconds, illumination of the warning lamp is 
accompanied by an audible signal.
Beyond this time, if the seat belt is still not 
fastened, the tone of the audible signal 
changes and remains active for about a further 
90 seconds.

If you place a load on the front 
passenger seat, this may cause the 
warning lamp to come on.

Front seat belt(s) warning lamp

the warning lamp 1 comes on in the instrument 
panel if the front seat belt is not fastened or is 
unfastened.
From about 12 mph (20 km/h) and for about  
30 seconds, illumination of the warning lamp is 
accompanied by an audible signal.
Beyond this time, if the seat belt is still not 
fastened, the tone of the audible signal 
changes and remains active for about a further 
90 seconds.

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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 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.

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.

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Airbags

Designed to contribute towards the safety of 
the occupants in the event of violent collisions. 
the airbags supplement the action of the force-
limiting seat belts.
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; 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 providing your 
protection in these situations.

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

the deployment of an airbag is 
accompanied by a slight emission 
of smoke and a noise, due to the 
detonation of the pyrotechnic charge 
incorporated in the system.
this smoke is not harmful, but sensitive 
individuals may experience slight 
irritation.
the detonation noise associated with 
the deployment of an airbag may result 
in a slight loss of hearing for a short 
time.

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.

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 is 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.

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Deactivating the passenger's 
front airbag

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

passenger airbag deactivation switch.

F  turn it to the "oFF" position.
F  Remove the key keeping the switch in the 

new position.

When the ignition is on, this warning 
lamp comes in the seat belt and 
passenger's front airbag display 

screen. It stays on while the airbag is 
deactivated.

to assure the safety of your child, 
the passenger's front airbag must be 
deactivated when you install a rearward 
facing child seat on the front passenger 
seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being 
seriously injured or killed if the airbag 
were deployed.

Reactivating the passenger's 
front airbag

When you remove a rearward facing child 
seat, with the ignition off, 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.

When the ignition is switched on, this 
warning lamp comes on in the seat 
belt and passenger's front airbag 
display screen. It stays on while the 
front airbag is activated.

operating fault

Illumination of this warning lamp in 
the instrument panel indicates a fault 
with the airbags.

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.
In this case, do not install a child seat or seat 
an adult on the front passenger seat.

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Lateral airbags

Deployment

they are 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.

the lateral airbags may also be 
deployed during certain front impacts.

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In the event of a minor impact or bump 
on the side of the vehicle or if the 
vehicle rolls over, the airbags may not 
be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision, 
none of the lateral airbags is deployed.

System which contributes towards the improved 
protection of the driver and passengers 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.

Curtain airbags

Deployment

It 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, 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.

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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.
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

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.

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.

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

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general points relating to child seats

Peugeot recommends that children 
should travel on the rear seats of your 
vehicle:
- 

"rearward-facing" up to the age of 3,

- 

"forward-facing" over the age of 3.

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

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.

*  the regulations on carrying children are 

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

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Child seat at the rear

Rearward facing

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

Forward facing

When a forward facing child seat is installed 
on a rear passenger seat, move the vehicle's 
front seat forwards 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.

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.

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Child seat in the front*

Rearward facing

Forward facing

Passenger seat adjusted to the fully back 
position.

ensure that the seat belt is correctly 
tensioned.
For child seats with a support leg, 
ensure that the support leg is in stable 
contact with the floor. If necessary, 
adjust the passenger seat.

When a rearward facing child seat is installed 
on the front passenger seat, adjust the seat 
to the fully back position, with the backrest 
straightened.
the passenger's front airbag must be 
deactivated. Otherwise, the child would 
risk being seriously injured or killed if the 
airbag were to inflate.

When a forward facing child seat is installed on 
the front passenger seat, adjust the vehicle's 
seat to the fully back position with seat backrest 
straightened and leave the passenger's front 
airbag activated.

*  Refer to the current legislation in your country 

before installing a child seat on this seat.

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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.

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.

For information on deactivating the 
passenger's front airbag, refer to the 
"Airbags" section.

Deactivating the passenger's front airbag