Peugeot 308 (2017 year). Instruction

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From the secondary page of the "Driving
assistance" menu:
F Select the "Vehicle settings" menu.
F Check the "Collision risk alert and auto

braking" line.

the alert thresholds determine how you want to
be alerted to the presence of a vehicle running
in front of you.
You can choose from three thresholds:
- "Distant", to be given an early alert

(cautious driving).

- "Normal".
- "Close", to be given a later alert (sporty

driving).

Setting the thresholds for the alert

F Press on the magnifying glass.

F Modify the alert threshold and press on

"Finish" to memorise the threshold and
leave the menu.

F Press on "Confirm" to save the change.

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the change from one level of alert
to the next takes place if the driving
conditions do not change (speed
unchanged, no change of lane...)

If the speed of your vehicle is too high
when approaching another vehicle, the
first level of alert may not be displayed:
the level 2 alert may be displayed
directly.
On the other hand, the level 1 alert
is never displayed with the "close"
triggering threshold 3.
Severe weather conditions (very heavy
rain, accumulations of snow in front
of the radar) may interfere with the
operation of the system, resulting in
the display of this message "SYSTEM
INACTIVE: Reduced visibility". the
system will remain unavailable until the
message disappears.

the emergency collision alert system
does not replace the need for vigilance
on the part of the driver.

Alerts

According to the collision risk detected by
the system and the alert threshold chosen,
different levels of alert can be given.

Level 1: visual alert only (orange)
indicating that the vehicle in front is
very close. the message "Vehicle
close" is displayed.

Level 2: visual (red) and audible
alerts indicating that a collision is
imminent. the message "Brake!" is
displayed.

this level of alert is based on the inter-vehicle
time between your vehicle and the one in front.

this level of alert is based on a time before
collision. It takes account of the vehicle
dynamics, the speed of your vehicle and
the speed of the vehicle in front, the driving
conditions, the situation with your vehicle
(cornering, pedals pressed, etc.) to trigger the
alert at the right moment.

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emergency collision braking is a system that
aims to reduce the speed of a frontal collision
if the driver does not take action, using radar
type detection and acting on the vehicle's
braking system.

Emergency collision braking system

this warning lamp flashes when your
vehicle "starts" to brake but will not
in any circumstance completely stop
the vehicle.

You should continue to press firmly
on the brake pedal until the vehicle
comes to a complete stop.

Conditions for activation

emergency collision braking only operates in
the following conditions:
●  engine running
●  no fault in the electronic stability system,
●  speed at least 12 mph (20 km/h),
●  engine speed sufficiently high.
On the other hand, the radar type of detection
cannot act on the braking system in a tight
corner.

F Press the magnifying glass.

F Modify the alert threshold and check the

"Auto braking" line.

F Press on "Finish" to memorise the

threshold and leave the menu.

F Press on "Confirm" to save the change.

From the secondary page of the "Driving
assistance" menu:
F Select the "Vehicle settings" menu.
F Check the "Collision risk alert and auto

braking" line.

When the emergency collision
braking system is not activated,
this warning lamp is on fixed.

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Operating fault

In the event of a fault, you are alerted
by the display of the Service warning
lamp, accompanied by a message.
Consult a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.

the operation of the radar, located in
the front bumper, may be disturbed in
certain weather conditions, for example:
with accumulations of snow, ice,
mud, ...
Clean the front bumper, removing the
snow, mud, ...

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Blind spot monitoring system

Operation

A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on
the side in question:
-

immediately, when being overtaken,

after a delay of about one second, when
overtaking a vehicle slowly.

this driving assistance system warns the driver
of the presence of another vehicle in the blind
spot angle of their vehicle (areas hidden from
the driver's field of vision), as soon as this
presents a potential danger.

Sensors fitted in the front and rear bumpers
monitor the blind spots.

this system is designed to improve safety when driving and is in no circumstances a
substitute for the use of the interior rear view mirror and door mirrors. It is the driver's
responsibility to constantly check the traffic, to assess the distances and relative speeds of
other vehicles and to predict their movements before deciding whether to change lane.
the blind spot monitoring system does not replace the need for vigilance on the part of the
driver.

Activation of the system is done in
the "Driving assistance" menu of
the touch screen.

F Press this button (depending on

version) to activate the system;
the associated indicator lamp
comes on.

this indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel.

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the alert is given by a warning lamp which
comes on in the door mirror on the side in
question as soon as a vehicle - car, lorry,
bicycle - is detected and the following
conditions are fulfilled:
-

all the vehicles are moving in the same
direction and on adjacent lanes,

the speed of your vehicle is between 7 and
87 mph (12 and 140 km/h),

when you overtake a vehicle with a speed
difference of less than 6 mph (10 km/h),

when a vehicle overtakes you with a speed
difference of less than 16 mph (25 km/h),

the traffic is flowing normally,

in the case of an overtaking manoeuvre,
if this is prolonged and the vehicle being
overtaken remains in the blind spot,

you are driving on a straight or slightly
curved road,

your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a
caravan...

No alert will be given in the following situations:
-

in the presence of immobile objects
(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,
road signs...),

with vehicles moving in the opposite
direction,

driving on a winding road or a sharp corner,

when overtaking (or being overtaken by) a
very long vehicle (lorry, coach...) which is
at the same time detected at the rear in the
blind spot angle and present in the driver's
forward field of vision,

in very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a lorry
or an immobile object,

when overtaking quickly.

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F to deactivate the system, press

this button again; its indicator lamp
goes off as well as the associated
indicator in the instrument panel
(depending on version).

this warning lamp
flashes for a few
seconds then goes off,

Operating fault

the system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
PeugeOt.

High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, direct the
lance at least 30 cm away from the
sensors.

the state of the system remains in memory on
switching off the ignition.

this symbol changes to alert
mode, its warning lamp flashes
for a few moments, then goes off.

Have it checked by a PeugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop.

the system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather
conditions (rain, hail...).
In particular, driving on a wet surface
or moving from a dry area to a wet area
can cause false alerts (for example, the
presence of a fog of water droplets in
the blind spot angle is interpreted as a
vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by mud,
ice or snow.
take care not to cover the warning zone
in the door mirrors or the detection
zones on the front and rear bumpers
with adhesive labels or other objects;
they may hamper the correct operation
of the system.

Depending on version:

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this system indicates the proximity of an
obstacle (e.g. pedestrian, vehicle, tree, gate)
which comes within the field of detection of
sensors located in the bumper.
Certain types of obstacle (e.g. stake,
roadworks cone) detected initially will no longer
be detected at the end of the manoeuvre, if
they are located in blind spots in the sensors'
field of detection.

Parking sensors

this system cannot in any circumstances replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

the system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear.
this is confirmed by an audible signal.
the system is switched off when you come out
of reverse gear.

the proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of which
increases as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
the sound emitted by the speaker (right-hand
or left-hand) indicates the side on which the
obstacle is located.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.

Rear parking sensors

this supplements the audible signal by displaying
bars in the screen or the instrument panel which
move progressively nearer to the vehicle. When the
obstacle is near, the "Danger" symbol is displayed.

Front parking sensors

the sound from the speakers (front or
rear) indicates whether the obstacle is
in front or behind.

As an addition to the rear parking sensors, the
front parking sensors are triggered when an
obstacle is detected in front and the speed of
the vehicle is still below 6 mph (10 km/h).
the front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in forward gear, if no further obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).

Audible assistance

Visual assistance

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the system will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being
towed or a bicycle carrier is fitted on
a towbar (vehicle fitted with a towbar
installed in line with the manufacturer's
recommendations).

Deactivation / Activation of
the front and rear parking
sensors

the system is deactivated in the
"Driving assistance" menu of the
touch screen.

F Press this button. the indicator

lamp in the button comes on.

Pressing this button again reactivates the function.
the indicator lamp in the button goes off.

the parking sensors are deactivated
while the Park Assist system is
measuring a space.
For more information on Park Assist,
refer to the corresponding section.

High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, do not
direct the lance within 30 cm of the
sensors.

Operating fault

this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and/or a message appears,
accompanied by an audible signal,

this symbol changes to alert mode,
its warning lamp flashes for a few
moments then stays on and a
message appears, accompanied
by an audible signal.

Contact a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop.

In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered with mud,
ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)
indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.

Depending on version and when engaging
reverse:

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Reversing camera

Opening the tailgate causes the display
to disappear.

the reversing camera is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
Depending on version, the image is displayed
in the touch screen or the instrument panel.

High pressure jet washing
When washing your vehicle, do not
direct the lance within 30 cm of the
camera lens.

the superimposed representation of guide
lines helps with the manoeuvre.
they are represented by lines marked "on
the ground" and do not allow the position of
the vehicle to be determined relative to tall
obstacles (for example: other vehicles, ...).
Some deformation of the image is normal.
It is normal to be able to see part of the number
plate at the bottom of the screen.

the reversing camera cannot in any
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.

the reversing camera function may be
completed with parking sensors.

the blue lines represent the general direction
of the vehicle (the difference corresponds to
the width of your vehicle without the mirrors).
the red lines represent a distance of about
30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's rear
bumper.
the green lines represent distances of about 1
and 2 metres beyond the edge of your vehicle's
rear bumper.
the turquoise blue curves represent the
maximum turning circle.

Clean the reversing camera regularly using a
soft, dry cloth.

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Park Assist

this system provides active assistance with
parking. It detects a parking space then
operates the steering to park in the space.
It operates the steering while the driver
manages the accelerator, brakes, gears and
clutch (manual gearbox). During phases of
entry into and exit from a parking space, the
system provides visual and audible information
to the driver in order to make the manoeuvres
safe. It may be necessary to move forwards
and backwards more than once.

During a manoeuvre, the steering
wheel turns quickly: do not hold the
steering wheel, do not place your
hands between the spokes of the
steering wheel and take care with
loose and bulky clothing (scarves, ties,
handbags...) - Risk of injury!

When Park Assist is activated, it
prevents a change to StOP mode of
Stop & Start. In StOP mode, activation
of Park Assist restarts the engine.

this manoeuvring assistance system
cannot, in any circumstances, replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the
driver.
the driver must remain in control of their
vehicle ensuring that the space remains
clear throughout the manoeuvre.
In some circumstances, the sensors may
not detect small obstacles located in their
blind spots.

the driver can take control at any time by
gripping the steering wheel.

the Park Assist system provides
assistance for the following
manoeuvres:

A. entry into a parallel parking space

B. exit from a parallel parking space

C. Bay parking

the Park Assist system takes control
of the power steering for a maximum
of 4 manoeuvre cycles. the function
is deactivated after these 4 cycles.
If you think that your vehicle is not
positioned correctly, you should then
take control of the steering to carry out
the manoeuvre.

the Park Assist system cannot work
with the engine off.

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the sequence of manoeuvres and the
driving instructions are displayed in the
instrument panel.

You should always check the
surroundings of your vehicle before
starting a manoeuvre.

the assistance is
deactivated: the display of
this symbol indicates that
the steering manoeuvres
are no longer controlled by
the system: you must take
control of the steering.

the assistance is
activated: the display of this
symbol and a speed limit
indicate that the steering
manoeuvres are controlled
by the system: do not touch
the steering wheel.

the parking sensors function is
not available during parking space
measurement. It intervenes later when
manoeuvring to warn you that your
vehicle is approaching an obstacle: the
audible signal becomes continuous
when the obstacle is less than thirty
centimetres away.
If you have deactivated the parking
sensors, they are automatically
reactivated during assisted parking
manoeuvres.

Activation of Park Assist deactivates the
Blind Spot Monitoring System.

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Operation

Assistance with parallel parking
manoeuvres

F Press this control.

F Select "Park Assist" in the

"Driving assistance" menu of
the touch screen to activate the
function.

to enter a parking space, the system
does not identify spaces that are clearly
smaller or larger than the vehicle.

F Limit the speed of the vehicle to

a maximum of 12 mph (20 km/h)
and select "Enter parking slot"
in the touch screen.

F Operate the direction indicator on the

parking side chosen to activate the
measurement function. You should drive
at a distance of between 0.5 m and 1.5 m
from the row of parked vehicles.

F Drive slowly following the instructions until

the system finds a free space.

F When you have identified a parking space:

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F Move forwards slowly until a message is

displayed, accompanied by an audible
signal, asking you to engage reverse gear.

F Select reverse, release the steering wheel

and start moving without exceeding 4 mph
(7 km/h).

F the assisted parking manoeuvre is in

progress.

Without exceeding 4 mph (7 km/h), move
forwards and backwards, aided by the
warnings from the "Parking sensors"
system, until the indication of the end of the
manoeuvre.

F At the end of the manoeuvre, the operating

indicator lamp goes out in the instrument
panel, accompanied by a message and an
audible signal.

the assistance is deactivated: you can
take over control.

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Assistance in exiting from
a parallel parking space

F With the vehicle stationary, press

this control.

F Press on "Exit parking slot" in

the touch screen.

F Operate the direction indicator for the exit

side chosen.

F engage reverse or forward gear and

release the steering wheel.

F the assisted parking manoeuvre is in

progress. Without exceeding 3 mph
(5 km/h), move forwards and backwards,
aided by the warnings from the "Parking
sensors" system, until the indication of the
end of the manoeuvre.

the manoeuvre is complete when the vehicle's
front wheels are clear of the parking space.
At the end of the manoeuvre, the indicator lamp
in the instrument panel goes off, accompanied
by a message and an audible signal.
the assistance is deactivated: you can take
over control.

F When you want to leave a parallel parking

space, start the engine.

F Select "Park Assist" in the

"Driving assistance" menu of
the touch screen to activate the
function.

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F Once you have identified a

parking zone, press this control
at the steering wheel.

Assistance with bay parking
manoeuvres

F Select "Park Assist" in the

"Driving assistance" menu of
the touch screen to activate the
function.

F Operate the direction indicator on the

parking side chosen to activate the
measurement function. You should drive
at a distance of between 0.5 m and 1.5 m
from the row of parked vehicles.

F Drive slowly following the instructions until

the system finds a free space.

F Move forwards slowly until a message is

displayed, accompanied by an audible
signal, asking you to engage reverse gear.

F Limit the speed of the vehicle to

a maximum of 12 mph (20 km/h)
and select "Start parking in a
bay" on the touch screen.

When several successive bays are
found, the vehicle will be directed
towards the last one.

Peugeot 308 (2017 year). Instruction - part 13