Get Safety Guide for Peugeot 408 4 Door Second Generation (2022-2026)

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Installing electrical accessories

The fitting of electrical equipment or

accessories not approved by PEUGEOT may

cause excessive current consumption and

faults and failures with the electrical system

of your vehicle. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer

for information on the range of approved

accessories.

Installation of accessory radio

communication transmitters

Before installing a radio communication

transmitter with an external aerial, you must

without fail contact a PEUGEOT dealer for

the specification of transmitters which can

be fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial

position, specific installation requirements), in

line with the UN ECE Regulation 10.

General safety

recommendations

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Do not remove the labels attached

in different places on your vehicle.

They include safety warnings as well as

identification information for the vehicle.

Depending on country regulations, certain

safety equipment may be mandatory:

high visibility safety vests, warning triangles,

breathalysers, spare bulbs, spare fuses, fire

extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps at the rear

of the vehicle, etc.

Declarations of conformity for radio

equipment

The relevant certificates are

available on the brand website:

Hazard warning lamps

As a safety measure, access to the

diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's

electronic systems, is reserved strictly for

PEUGEOT dealers or qualified workshops,

equipped with the special tools required (risk

of malfunctions of the vehicle's electronic

systems that could cause breakdowns or

serious accidents). The Manufacturer cannot

be held responsible if this advice is not

followed.

Any modification or adaptation not intended

or authorised by PEUGEOT or carried out

without meeting the technical requirements

defined by the Manufacturer will result in the

suspension of the commercial warranty.

► Pressing this button causes all the direction

indicators to flash.

They can work with the ignition switched off.

Automatic operation of

hazard warning lamps

When braking in an emergency, depending on

the rate of deceleration, the hazard warning

lamps come on automatically. They switch off

automatically when you next accelerate.They

can be switched off by pressing the button.

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Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop.

The lit indicator lamp and a voice message

confirm that the call has been made to the

emergency services¹.

Horn

Emergency or assistance

call

► Pressing again immediately cancels the

request.

The eCall (SOS) system immediately locates

your vehicle and puts you in contact with the

appropriate emergency services².

The indicator lamp flashes while the vehicle

data is being sent, and then remains lit when

communication is established.

The eCall (SOS) system is a public service

of general interest and is free-of-charge.

► Press the central part of the steering wheel.

1.

2.

eCall (SOS)

ASSISTANCE

Pedestrian horn (Hybrid,

Rechargeable hybrid or

Electric)

This system alerts pedestrians that the vehicle is

approaching (Electric), when driving in all electric

(Hybrid) or in Electric driving mode

(Rechargeable hybrid). 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 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.

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.

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.

► The indicator lamp flashes red: emergency

battery is flat. This will be recharged after a

few minutes' driving.

Malfunction

► The indicator lamp is fixed red: system

malfunction. The emergency and assistance

call services may not work.

The eCall (SOS) system is activated by default.

In the event of a malfunction, this

warning lamp lights up on the instru-

ment panel.

► To make an emergency call manually, press

button 1 for more than 2 seconds.

1

In accordance with the general conditions of use of the service, available from dealers and subject to technological and technical limitations.

Depending on the geographic coverage provided by the "eCall (SOS)" and "ASSISTANCE" systems.

2

The list of countries covered and the telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country.

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► If the indicator lamp does not light up when

the ignition is turned on, this is also a system

malfunction.

Data processing

All processing of personal data by

Data storage

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Data contained in the system’s memory is

not accessible from outside the system until a

call is made. The system is not traceable and

is not continuously monitored in its normal

operating mode.

The data in the system's internal memory is

automatically and continuously erased. Only

the vehicle’s three most recent locations,

necessary for the normal functioning of the

system, are stored.

the eCall (SOS) function complies with

the framework for protection of personal

information established by Regulation

2016/679 (General Data Protection

Regulation - GDPR) or by UK GDPR

(Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic

Communications) Regulations 2019 and

Directive 2002/58/EC of the European

Parliament and the Council, and in particular,

seeks to protect the vital interests of the data

subject, in accordance with Article 6 (1) d)

GDPR.

If the problem persists, contact a qualified

workshop as soon as possible.

The malfunction of the system does not

prevent the vehicle from driving.

When an onboard system update is being

performed, the eCall (SOS) function is not

available.

When an emergency call is triggered, the

data log is stored for no more than 13 hours.

The processing of personal data is strictly

limited to the purpose of handling the eCall

(SOS) function used with the "112" single

European emergency call number.

The eCall (SOS) function is only able

to collect and process the following data

relating to the vehicle: vehicle identification

number, vehicle type (passenger vehicle or

light commercial vehicle), fuel type or power

source, three most recent locations and

direction of travel, number of passengers

and a timestamped log file of the automatic

activation of the system and its timestamp.

The recipients of the processed data are the

emergency call handling centres designated

by the relevant national authorities in the

territory in which they are located, enabling

priority routing and handling of calls to the

"112" emergency number.

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Access to data

Privacy mode allows you to manage the

level of sharing (data and/or location)

between your vehicle and PEUGEOT.

It can be configured in the Settings touch

screen application.

Event Data Recording

system

(Depending on country of sale) This vehicle is

fitted with an accident data recording system,

also called Event Data Recorder (EDR).

This system gathers and records certain vehicle

data over a short period (a few seconds) before,

during and after an event such as an accident or

collision.

In order to gain a better understanding of

the circumstances surrounding the event, this

system records how the vehicle’s various

systems are operating at the time of the event,

including:

You have the right of access to data and

as appropriate to request the rectification,

erasure or restriction of processing of any

personal data not processed in accordance

with the provisions of GDPR. Third parties

to which data has been disclosed shall

be notified of any rectification, erasure or

restriction carried out in compliance with

the corresponding GDPR, unless it proves

impossible or involves a disproportionate

effort.

You also have the right to lodge a

complaint with the respective data protection

supervisory authority.

If you want to claim your above-mentioned

rights please contact us per email at:

.

For more information regarding our contact

details please take a look at our Privacy &

Cookies Policy on the brand's website.

If you purchased your vehicle outside the

PEUGEOT dealer network, you are invited

to have a dealer check the configuration of

these services and, if desired, modify it as

required. In a multilingual country, services

can be configured to use the official national

language of your choice.

For technical reasons and in particular to

improve the quality of telematics services

provided to customers, the Manufacturer

reserves the right to carry out updates to the

vehicle's on-board telematics system at any

time.

► Any deployment of a restraint system (e.g.

airbag, seat belt).

► The status of the seat belts of all the

occupants (fastened/unfastened).

► The contact or intensity of pressure exerted

on the pedal(s) engaged by the driver.

ASSISTANCE

During an update to the vehicle's on-board

telematics system, the ASSISTANCE

system will be unavailable.

► The speed of the vehicle.

► If the vehicle breaks down, press button 2 for

more than 2 seconds to request assistance

(confirmed by a voice message³).

► The status of some driving and manoeuvring

aids systems.

If you benefit from the Peugeot Connect

Packs offer with the SOS and Assistance

Pack included, there are additional services

available to you in your personal space, via

the website for your country.

For information about the SOS and

Assistance Pack, please refer to the general

conditions for these services.

The following are not recorded by the system:

► Pressing again immediately cancels the

request.

► Data on normal driving conditions, in other

words data not directly related to the event.

► Personal data on the driver and any other

occupants.

3

Depending on the geographic coverage of the "eCall (SOS)" and "ASSISTANCE" systems and the official national language chosen by the owner of

the vehicle.

The list of countries covered and the telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country.

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control while cornering, particularly on poor or

slippery road surfaces.

ABS prevents wheel locking in the event of

emergency braking.

Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)

manages overall braking pressure on each

individual wheel.

► The geographical location of the vehicle at

the time of the event.

After an impact

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or

a qualified workshop.

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The reading of data recorded by the system

requires the following:

► Access to the interior of the vehicle or to the

system.

Emergency braking

assistance (EBA)

► When braking in an emergency, depress

the pedal very firmly and maintain this

pressure.

And – Special equipment that can be

purchased from the manufacturer BOSCH

Tool.

This system reduces the emergency stopping

distance, by optimising the braking pressure.

It is triggered in relation to the speed at which

the brake pedal is depressed. The effect of this

is a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and

an increase in braking efficiency.

com).

Aside from the vehicle Manufacturer, other

parties such as law enforcement agencies may

access this data in order to analyse the event.

Normal operation of the ABS may make

itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake

pedal.

The fixed illumination of this warning

lamp signals that there is a fault with

the ABS.

Post Collision Safety Brake

(PCSB)

Electronic stability control

(ESC)

If an accident is detected, the vehicle

automatically initiates a post collision safety

braking. The goal of this system is to reduce

the risk of further collisions if the driver does not

react.

The electronic stability control programme

includes the following systems:

The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive

carefully at a moderate speed.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop.

► Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and

Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD).

The system acts on frontal, lateral and rear

collision.

This warning lamp, when lit together

with the STOP and ABS warning

lamps, accompanied by a message

and an audible signal, indicates an

EBFD malfunction.

► Emergency braking assistance (EBA).

► Post Collision Safety Brake (PCSB).

► Anti-slip regulation (ASR).

The system is not operational if the capability

of the vehicle to trigger and execute the post

collision safety braking is not available, as it can

occur in destructive accidents or in other specific

accident scenarios.

It is possible to override the automatic braking by

pressing the accelerator pedal.

Operating conditions

► Dynamic stability control (DSC).

► Trailer stability assist (TSA).

You must stop the vehicle.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off

the ignition.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Anti-lock braking system

(ABS)/Electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD)

The system operates, if the following conditions

are met:

When changing wheels (tyres and rims),

ensure that these are approved for your

vehicle.

► Airbags or pyrotechnic seat belt

pretensioners have been deployed by the

collision.

These systems enhance the vehicle’s stability

and handling during braking, and enable greater

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These systems are activated automatically every

time the vehicle is started.

► Braking systems and electric functions

remain continuously operational during and

after collision.

ASR/DSC

These systems enhance safety during

normal driving, but should not encourage the

driver to take extra risks or drive at high

speed.

It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow,

ice) that the risk of loss of grip increases. It

is therefore important for your safety to keep

these systems activated in all conditions, and

particularly in difficult conditions.

Correct operation of these systems depends

on compliance with the manufacturer's

recommendations relating to the wheels

(tyres and rims), braking and electronic

components, as well as the assembly and

repair procedures provided by PEUGEOT

dealers.

In order to ensure that these systems remain

effective in wintry conditions, the use of snow

or all-season tyres is recommended. All four

wheels must be fitted with tyres approved for

your vehicle.

These systems are activated in the

event of a problem with grip or

trajectory (confirmed by this warning

lamp flashing on the instrument

panel).

► Driver has not depressed the accelerator

pedal.

Malfunction

Deactivation/Reactivation

In exceptional conditions (e.g. moving a vehicle

that is bogged down in mud, stuck in snow, on

loose soil), it may prove useful to deactivate the

DSC/ASR systems, so that the wheels can move

freely and regain grip.

In the event of a malfunction, one of these

warning lamps will come on fixed on the

instrument panel, accompanied by the Service

warning lamp, the display of a message and an

audible signal.

Reactivate the system as soon as the level of

grip permits.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop.

The ASR system is deactivated/

reactivated in the ADAS touch screen

application.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/

Dynamic stability control

(DSC)

Deactivation/reactivation of the ASR

system is indicated by this indicator

lamp on the instrument panel coming

on/going out and the display of a

message.

All tyre specifications are listed on the

tyre/paint label. For more information

on Identification markings, refer to the

corresponding section.

Anti-slip regulation (or traction control) optimises

traction by using engine braking and by applying

the brakes on the driving wheels to avoid one

or more wheels spinning. It also enhances the

vehicle's directional stability.

If there is a difference between the vehicle’s

trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the

dynamic stability control system automatically

uses engine braking and the brakes on one or

more wheels to return the vehicle to the desired

path, within the limits of the laws of physics.

The ASR system is automatically reactivated

every time the ignition is switched off or at

speeds over 31 mph (50 km/h) Reactivation is

manual below 31 mph (50 km/h).

Malfunction

Trailer stability assist (TSA)

When towing, this system reduces the risk of the

vehicle or trailer snaking.

Operation

The system is activated automatically when the

ignition is switched on.

The electronic stability control system (ESC)

must not have any faults.

In the event of a malfunction, this

warning lamp lights up on the

instrument panel, accompanied by the

display of a message and an audible

signal.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop.

The vehicle speed must be between 37 and 99

mph (60 and 160 km/h).

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The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are

enabled when the ignition is on.

Force limiting system

This system reduces the pressure of the seat

belt on the chest of the occupant, thus improving

their protection.

Progressive force limiting system

This system reduces the pressure of the seat

belt on the chest of the occupant, taking

their stature into account, thus improving their

protection.

If the system detects that the trailer

is snaking, it applies the brakes

to stabilise the trailer and reduces

engine power, if necessary, to slow

the vehicle (indicated by the flashing

of this warning lamp on the instrument

panel and the brake lamps coming

on).

The trailer stability control system provides

an extra safety feature under normal

driving conditions, when following the

recommendations for use of trailers and

current legislation in force in your country. It

must not encourage the driver to take extra

risks, such as using a trailer in unsuitable

conditions of operation (e.g. excessive load,

exceeded nose weight, worn or under-inflated

tyres, faulty braking system) or driving at

excessive speed.

In certain cases, the system may not detect

trailer snaking, particularly with a light trailer.

When driving on slippery or poor surfaces,

the system may not be able to prevent

sudden trailer snaking.

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For more information on weights and towed

loads, refer to the Engine technical data

and towed loads section or your vehicle’s

registration certificate.

To ensure safe driving with a Towing device,

refer to the corresponding section.

Malfunction

In the event of an impact

Depending on the nature and seriousness

of the impacts, the pyrotechnic device may

trigger before and independently of airbag

deployment. 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 belt

system checked, and if necessary replaced,

by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop.

If a fault occurs, this warning lamp

lights up on the instrument panel,

accompanied by a message and an

audible signal.

Seat belts

Inertia reel

To continue towing a trailer, reduce speed and

drive carefully! Have it checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.

The seat belts are equipped with an inertia

reel which allows the strap length to adjust

automatically to the shape of the user. The seat

belt returns to its storage automatically when it is

not used.

The inertia reels are fitted with a device which

automatically locks the strap in the event of a

collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle

rolls over. It can be released by pulling the strap

firmly and then releasing it so that it reels in

slightly.

Pyrotechnic pretensioning

This system improves safety in the event of a

frontal or side impact.

Depending on the severity of the impact,

the pyrotechnic pretensioning system instantly

tightens the seat belts against the body of the

occupants.

Front seat belts

Each of the front seats has a three-point seat

belt with inertia reel.

The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic

pretensioning system and a progressive force

limiting system.

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corresponding warning lamp (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5)

comes on in red.

Rear seat belts

At a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h),

the warning lamp flashes, accompanied by an

audible signal for around 2 minutes. After this

time has elapsed, the warning lamp remains on

until the seat belt has been fastened again.

1. Front left seat belt warning lamp

2. Front right seat belt warning lamp

3. Rear left seat belt warning lamp

4. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp

5. Rear right seat belt warning lamp

With the ignition on, if the driver or

a passenger fastens their seat belt,

the corresponding warning lamp (1, 2,

3, 4 or 5) comes on in green on the

display.

With the ignition on, if one of the

front or rear passenger seats is

detected as being unoccupied, the

corresponding warning lamp (2, 3, 4

or 5) comes on in grey on the display.

Not fastened/unfastened warning lamp

It comes on in red on both the instrument panel

and on the seat belts warning lamps display as

soon as the system detects that a seat belt is not

fastened or has been unfastened.

Each of the rear seats has a three-point seat belt

with inertia reel.

The outer seats are fitted with a pyrotechnic

pretensioning and force limiting system.

Front seat belt not fastened alert

When the ignition is switched on,

if the driver or front passenger has

not fastened their seat belt, the

corresponding warning lamp (1 or 2)

comes on in red.

When there are no longer any not fastened/

unfastened alerts, the green or grey warning

lamps remain on for around 30 seconds, then

go off.

Fastening

► Pull the strap, then insert the tongue into the

buckle.

At a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h), the

warning lamp flashes red, accompanied by an

audible signal for around 2 minutes. After this

time has elapsed, the warning lamp remains on

fixed in red until the seat belt is fastened.

Rear seat belt not fastened alert

► Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly

by pulling on the strap.

Unfastening

► Press the red button on the buckle.

► Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.

When the ignition is switched on,

if one of the rear passengers has

not fastened their seat belt, the

corresponding warning lamp (3, 4 or

5) comes on in red for 1 minute.

Seat belt not fastened/

unfastened alerts

Seat belt unfastened alert

After the ignition is switched

on, if the driver or a passenger

unfastens their seat belt, the

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Electronic detectors record and analyse the

front and side impacts sustained in the impact

detection zones:

Advice

Recommendations for children

Use a suitable child seat if the passenger

is less than 12 years old or shorter than 1.5

metres.

Never use the same seat belt to secure more

than one child.

Never carry a child on your lap.

For more information on Child seats, refer to

the corresponding section.

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The driver must ensure that passengers

► In the event of violent impact, the airbags

deploy instantly and help better protect the

occupants of the vehicle; immediately after

the impact, the airbags deflate rapidly in

order not to hinder the visibility or the

possible exit of the occupants.

use the seat belts correctly and that they

are all fastened before setting off.

Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must

always fasten the seat belt, even for short

journeys.

Do not invert the seat belt buckles, as they

will not fulfil their role properly.

► In the event of a slight impact, a rear impact

and under certain rollover conditions, the

airbags may not deploy; only the seat belt

helps to protect you in these situations.

To ensure the proper functioning of the belt

buckles, make sure that there are no foreign

bodies present (e.g. a coin) before fastening.

Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt

is reeled in correctly.

After folding or moving a seat or rear bench

seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned

and reeled in correctly.

Maintenance

In accordance with current safety

regulations, for all work on your vehicle's

seat belts, contact a qualified workshop with

the skills and equipment needed, which a

PEUGEOT dealer is able to provide.

Have the seat belts checked regularly by a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop,

particularly if the straps show signs of

damage.

The seriousness of the impact depends on the

nature of the obstacle and the speed of the

vehicle at the moment of collision.

The airbags do not operate when the

ignition is switched off.

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.

Installation

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or

a textile cleaning product, sold by PEUGEOT

dealers.

The lower part of the strap must be

positioned as low as possible over the pelvis.

The upper part must be positioned in the

hollow of the shoulder.

At the front, adjusting the position of the

seat belt may require the seat height to be

adjusted.

Airbags

Do not place anything between the

occupants and the airbags (e.g. child,

animal, object), do not affix or attach anything

near to or in the exit path of the airbags,

as this could cause injuries when they are

deployed.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:

General information

► be tightened as close to the body as

possible.

This system is designed to improve the safety

of the occupants of the front seats and the rear

outer seats in the event of a violent collision. The

airbags supplement the action of the seat belts

equipped with a force limiting system.

Do not affix or attach anything to:

► be pulled in front of you with a smooth

movement, checking that it is not twisted.

► The steering wheel and dashboard.

► only be used to secure one person.

► not show signs of tearing or fraying.

► The seat backrests (e.g. clothing).

► The roof.

► not be changed or modified, in order to

avoid affecting its performance.

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Impact detection zones

Front airbags

Lateral airbags

A.

B.

Front impact zone

Side impact zone

When one or more airbags are deployed,

the detonation of the pyrotechnic charge

incorporated in the system makes a noise

and releases a small quantity of smoke.

This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive

individuals may experience irritation.

The detonation noise associated with the

deployment of one or more airbags may

result in a slight loss of hearing for a short

time.

This system protects the driver and front

passenger in the event of a serious front impact,

limiting the risk of head and chest injury.

The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the

steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is

fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

Deployment

They are deployed, except for the front

passenger airbag if it is deactivated⁴, in the

event of a violent front impact applied to all or

part of front impact zone A.

The front airbag inflates between the chest and

head of the front occupant of the vehicle and

the steering wheel, on the driver's side, and the

dashboard, on the passenger's side, to cushion

their forward movement.

This system protects the driver and front

passenger in the event of a serious side impact,

limiting the risk of injury to the chest, between

the hip and the shoulder.

Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest

frame, on the door side.

Deployment

The lateral airbags are deployed on one side in

the event of a serious side impact applied to all

or part of the side impact zone B.

The lateral airbag inflates between the chest of

the vehicle's occupant and the corresponding

door panel.

Curtain airbags

This system helps provide greater protection for

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.

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For more information on Deactivating the front passenger airbag, refer to the corresponding section.

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Deployment

Advice

Front airbags

It deploys simultaneously with the corresponding

lateral airbag in the event of a serious side

impact applied to all or part of the side impact

zone B.

The curtain airbag inflates between the front

and rear occupants of the vehicle and the

corresponding windows.

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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.

For the airbags to be fully effective,

observe the safety recommendations

below.

Adopt a normal and upright sitting position.

Fasten your seat belt and position it correctly.

Do not place anything between the occupants

and the airbags (e.g. child, animal, object), do

not fix or attach anything near or in the path

of the airbags, as this could cause injuries

when they are deployed.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction,

these warning lamps light up on

the instrument panel. Contact a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the system

checked.

Do not fix or attach anything to the steering

wheel or dashboard, as this could cause

injuries when the airbags are deployed.

Never modify the original definition of the

vehicle, particularly in the area directly around

the airbags.

Even if all of the precautions mentioned

are observed, a risk of injury or of minor

burns to the head, chest or arms cannot be

ruled out when an airbag is deployed. 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.

After an accident or if the vehicle has been

stolen, have the airbag systems checked.

All work must be carried out only by a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Lateral airbags

Use only approved seat covers compatible

with the deployment of these airbags. For

information on the range of seat covers

suitable for your vehicle, contact a PEUGEOT

dealer.

Do not fix or attach anything to the seat

backrests (e.g. clothing) as this could cause

injuries to the chest or arm when the airbag is

deployed.

Do not sit with the upper part of the body any

nearer to the door than necessary.

The vehicle's front door panels include side

impact sensors.

The airbags may not be deployed in the event of

a serious impact.

In the event of a minor impact or bump at

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 are deployed.

A damaged door or any unauthorised or

incorrectly executed work (modification or

repair) on the front doors or their interior

trim could compromise the operation of these

sensors - risk of malfunction of the lateral

airbags! All work must be carried out only by

a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Curtain airbags

Deployment of the active bonnet is

accompanied by a slight discharge of

harmless smoke and a noise, due to

the activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge

incorporated in the system. The airbag

warning lamp comes on.

After triggering, do not try to open or close the

bonnet. Call a towing company or go to the

nearest dealer or qualified workshop, driving

at a speed below 19 mph (30 km/h).

Make sure that you adjust the height of the

driver's seat - risk of hindrance to visibility!

Child seats

Do not fix or attach anything to the roof,

as this could cause head injuries when the

curtain airbag is deployed.

Do not remove the grab handles installed on

the roof.

For maximum safety, please observe the

following recommendations:

► In accordance with European regulations, all

children under the age of 12 years old or

less than 1.5 metres tall must travel in

approved child seats suited to their size

or weight, on seats fitted with a seat belt or

ISOFIX mountings.

Active bonnet

► Statistically, the safest seats in your

vehicle for carrying children are the rear

seats.

This equipment will only trigger once. If a

second impact occurs (during the same or

a subsequent accident), the active bonnet will

not trigger.

► Children ageing less than 15 months must

travel in the "rearward facing" position,

whether in the front or rear of the vehicle.

After an accident or if the vehicle has been

stolen, have the system checked.

Do not tamper with the pyrotechnic systems

under the bonnet, close to the struts - risk

of explosion! All work must be carried out

only by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop.

The regulations on carrying children are

specific to each country. Refer to the

legislation in force in your country.

The active bonnet has been designed to

optimise the safety of pedestrians in the event

of collision with the front of the vehicle.

The pyrotechnic system is triggered at the

hinges of the bonnet to lift it, when the sensors

located at the front of the vehicle detect a

collision.

It is recommended that children travel on

the rear seats of the vehicle:

► "rearward facing" up to the age of 3 years

old.

Malfunction

► "forward facing" over the age of 3 years

old.

In the event of a malfunction, this

warning lamp lights up on the

instrument panel, accompanied by the

display of a message and an audible

signal. You must contact a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop to have

the system checked.

Never use the same seat belt to secure

more than one child.

Never carry a child on your lap.

The active bonnet may not deploy in the event of

an impact.

The child seat location tables are provided

in the Complete Handbook.

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Make sure that the seat belt is correctly

positioned and tightened.

For child seats with a support leg, ensure that

the support leg is in firm and steady contact

with the floor.

Installing a booster seat

7

The chest part of the seat belt must be

positioned on the child's shoulder without

touching the neck.

Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt

passes correctly over the child's thighs.

Use a booster seat with a backrest, equipped

with a belt guide at shoulder level.

► Move the vehicle's front seat forward and

straighten the backrest so that the legs of the

child in the forward-facing or rearward-facing

child seat itself do not touch the vehicle's

front seat.

An incorrectly installed child seat in a

vehicle compromises the child's safety in

the event of an accident.

► Check that the backrest of the forward-facing

child seat is as close as possible to the

backrest of the vehicle's rear seat, and

ideally in contact with it.

Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt

buckle under the child seat, as this could

destabilise it.

Remember to fasten the seat belts or the

child seat harness keeping the slack relative

to the child's body to a minimum, even for

short journeys.

When installing a child seat using the seat

belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened

correctly on the child seat and that it secures

the child seat firmly on the vehicle seat. If

the passenger seat is adjustable, move it

forwards if necessary.

Remove the head restraint before

installing a child seat with a backrest on

a passenger seat.

Additional protections

To prevent accidental opening of the doors

and rear windows, use the "Child lock".Take

care not to open the rear windows by more

than one third.

To protect young children from the sun's rays,

fit side blinds on the rear windows.

As a safety measure, do not leave:

Centre rear seat

A child seat with a support leg must never be

installed on the centre rear passenger seat.

Child seat at the front

► A child alone and unsupervised inside a

vehicle.

► A child or an animal in a vehicle which

is exposed to the sun, with the windows

closed.

► The keys within reach of children inside

the vehicle.

Ensure that the head restraint is stored or

attached securely to prevent it from being

thrown around the vehicle in the event of

sharp braking. Refit the head restraint once

the child seat has been removed.

► Adjust the front passenger seat to the

highest and fully back longitudinal

position, with the backrest straightened.

Child seat at the rear

Forward-facing

Forward-facing or rearward-facing

You must leave the front passenger airbag

active.

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Rearward-facing

Deactivating the front

passenger airbag

The front passenger airbag must be

deactivated before installing a rearward-

facing child seat. Otherwise, the child risks

being seriously injured or killed if the

airbag is deployed.

For vehicles on which it is fitted, the switch is

located on the side of the dashboard.

With the ignition off:

NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint

on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in

front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the

CHILD can occur.

Warning label - Front

passenger airbag

► Open the glove box.

► To deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the

Passenger airbag OFF

switch to the "OFF" position.

To ensure the safety of the child, the front

passenger airbag MUST be deactivated

when a "rearward facing" child seat is

installed on the front passenger seat.

Otherwise, the child risks being seriously

injured or killed in the event of deployment of

the airbag.

► To reactivate it, turn the key to the "ON"

position.

Associated warning lamps

Fixed, permanent lighting to indicate

deactivation.

You must comply with the following instruction,

as reminded by the warning label on both sides

of the passenger sun visor:

Fixed lighting when the ignition is

turned on for approximately 1 minute

to indicate activation.

Vehicles not equipped with a

deactivation/reactivation control

Installing a "rearward facing" child seat on

the front passenger seat is strictly prohibited -

risk of death or serious injury in the event of

airbag deployment!

NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint

on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in

front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the

CHILD can occur.

"ISOFIX" mountings

The seats shown below are fitted with ISOFIX

compliant mountings:

Deactivating/Reactivating the front

passenger airbag

For vehicles on which it is fitted, the switch is

located on the side of the dashboard.

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For information about the options for fitting

ISOFIX child seats in your vehicle, refer to

the summary table.

7

i-Size child seats

i-Size child seats i-Size child seats have two

latches that are anchored to the two rings A.

These i-Size child seats also have:

The mountings comprise three rings for each

seat, indicated by a marking:

This system prevents the child seat from tipping

forwards in the event of a front impact.

This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,

reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in the

vehicle.

► either an upper strap that is attached to ring

► Two rings A, located between the vehicle

B.

seat backrest and cushion.

► or a support leg that rests on the vehicle

floor, compatible with the approved i-Size

seat position.

To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER:

► Remove and stow the head restraint before

installing the child seat on this seat (refit it

once the child seat has been removed).

Their role is to prevent the child seat from tipping

forward in the event of a collision.

For more information on the ISOFIX mountings,

refer to the corresponding section.

► Pass the strap of the child seat behind

the seat backrest, centring it between the

openings for the head restraint rods.

► Secure the upper strap hook to ring B.

► Tighten the upper strap.

Recommended child seats

These rings are located behind zips.

The 2 latches on ISOFIX child seats are

secured to them.

"RÖMER Baby-Safe 3 i-Size"

Size: 40 -83 cm

When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the

left-hand rear seat of the bench seat,

before fitting the seat, first move the centre

rear seat belt towards the middle of the

vehicle, so as to avoid the seat interfering

with the operation of the seat belt.

► One ring B, located behind the seat, called

the TOP TETHER, for attaching seats fitted

with an upper strap.

From birth to 15 months

(up to 13 kg)

With or without its ISOFIX base.

Suitable for "rearward facing" installation only.

An incorrectly installed child seat in a

vehicle compromises the child's safety in

the event of an accident.

Strictly observe the fitting instructions

provided in the user guide supplied with the

child seat.

"RÖMER TriFix 2 i-Size"

Size: 76 - 105 cm

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Ensure that the installation location of the

child restraint system inside the vehicle is

correct.

Refer to the summary table for the installation

of child seats.

From 15 months to 4 years

(from 9 to 22 kg)

Installed with ISOFIX and Top Tether mount-

ings.

Suitable for "forward facing" installation only.

"RÖMER KidFix i-Size"

Size: 100 - 150 cm

From 3.5 to 12 years

(from 15 to 36 kg)

Can be installed with or without ISOFIX mount-

ings.

The child is restrained by the seat belt.

Bought in Stellantis & You, Sales and Serv-

ices We recommend using child seat with

the backrest. If the backrest is removed for

child over 135 cm, the secure guard must

also be removed.

Please follow the child restraint

manufacturers' instructions for installing

the appropriate child restraint in the vehicle.

For the semi-universal or vehicle-specific

child restraint (ISOFIX or belt-type child

restraint), refer to the list of vehicles provided

in the child restraint user manual.

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Summary table for installation of universal, ISOFIX and i-Size child seats

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In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using the seat belt and universally approved (a)

as well as the largest ISOFIX and i-Size child seats on seat positions equipped with ISOFIX mountings in the vehicle.

Seat numbers

Front seats (b) (j)

Rear seats (b)

4

1

3

1

5

6

3

4

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Activated "ON"

"OFF" (c)

(d)

Position compatible with a univer-

sal (a) child seat

Rearward facing (e)

Position compatible with a univer-

sal (a) child seat

Forward facing (f)

Position compatible with an i-Size

child seat

no

yes (g)

no

yes

yes (h)

no

yes

yes (g)

no

Rearward facing

Position compatible with an i-Size

child seat

Forward facing

Position equipped with a TOP

TETHER hook

no

yes

no

yes

Seat numbers

Front seats (b) (j)

Rear seats (b)

4

1

3

5

6

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3

1

4

5

6

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated

Activated "ON"

"OFF" (c)

(d)

"Carrycot" type of child seat (L1 /

L2)

"Rearward facing" ISOFIX child seat

(R1 / R2 / R3)

"Forward facing" ISOFIX child seat

(F2 / F2X / F3)

"Booster" child seat (B2 / B3)

no

R3 (i)

no

F3 (i)

B3 (i)

no

F3 (i)

B3 (i)

B3 (i) (j)

Rules:

► A position that is i-Size compatible is also compatible for R1, R2 and F2X, F2, B2.

► A position that is R3 compatible is also compatible for R1 and R2.

► A position that is R2 compatible is also compatible for R1.

► A position that is F3 compatible is also compatible for F2X and F2.

► A position that is B3 compatible is also compatible for B2.

(a) Universal child seat: child seat that can be installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.

(b) Depending on version, refer to the legislation in force in your country before installing a child in this seat position.

(c) To install a "rearward facing" child seat at this seat position, the front passenger airbag MUST be deactivated "OFF".

(d) Only a "forward facing" child seat is authorised at this seat position with the front passenger airbag activated "ON".

(e) For a "rearward facing" and/or "forward facing" universal child seat (U) in groups 0, 0+, 1, 2 or 3, or dedicated to children between 40 and 150

cm in size.

(f) For a "forward facing" universal child seat (UF) in groups 1, 2 or 3, or dedicated to children between 76 and 150 cm in size only.

(g) For a seat with height adjustment, adjust it to the highest and fully back longitudinal position.

(h) A child seat with a support leg must never be installed on the centre rear passenger seat.

(i) Adjust the front passenger seat to the intermediate longitudinal position.

(j) Seat not fitted with ISOFIX compliant mountings.

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Front passenger airbag activated,

and associated warning lamp.

► R3: Not suitable for child seat

"Forward facing" ISOFIX child seat:

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► F2X: ISOFIX child seat for

toddlers.

► F2: ISOFIX reduced height child

seat.

Seat position suitable for the

► F3: ISOFIX full height child seat.

Booster child seat:

installation of a child seat secured

using the seat belt and universally

approved "rearward facing" and/or

"forward facing" (U) for groups 0,

0+, 1, 2 or 3, or dedicated to children

between 40 and 150 cm in size.

Seat position suitable for the

installation of a child seat secured

using the seat belt and universally

approved "forward facing" (UF) for

groups 1, 2 and 3, or dedicated to

children between 76 and 150 cm in

size only.

► B2: reduced width booster seat.

► B3: full width booster seat.

ISOFIX "carrycot" type

child seat :

► L1 : left-hand facing.

► L2 : right-hand facing.

Seat position authorised for the

installation of an ISOFIX child seat.

Seat position authorised for the

installation of an i-Size child seat.

Seat position where the installation of

an ISOFIX child seat is forbidden.

Seat position not suitable for the

installation of a child seat with support

leg.

Key

For seat adjustments, refer to the summary table

"Installing universal, ISOFIX and i-Size child

seats".

Seat position authorised for the

installation of a "forward facing" i-

Size child seat.

Seat position where the installation of

a child seat is forbidden.

Presence of a Top Tether anchorage

point at the rear of the backrest,

authorising the installation of an

universal ISOFIX child seat.

Manual child lock

Front passenger airbag deactivated,

and associated warning lamp.

The system prevents a rear door from being

opened using its interior handle.

The control is located on the edge of each rear

door (indicated by a marking on the bodywork).

"Rearward facing" ISOFIX child seat:

► R1: ISOFIX child seat for a baby.

► R2: ISOFIX reduced size child

seat.

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Activation/Deactivation

► To activate, turn the built-in key fully:

► To the right on the left-hand rear door.

► To the left on the right-hand rear door.

► To deactivate, turn it in the opposite direction.

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