Peugeot 308: Parking sensors

For more information, refer to the General recommendations on the use of driving and manoeuvring aids.

This system detects and signals the proximity of obstacles (e.g. pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier) using sensors located in the bumper.

• Rear parking sensors
• Front parking sensors

Rear parking sensors

System startup is available under the following conditions:

- when reverse gear is engaged.

- when the vehicle is moving backwards (e.g. downhill, in neutral).

It is indicated by an audible confirmation signal and a display indication.

If an obstacle is detected as soon as the reverse gear is engaged, an audible detection signal is given directly instead of the audible confirmation signal.

If no audible signal is given, the display indication is not shown or a warning message appears, the system has a failure.

Audible assistance

The system signals the presence of obstacles which are both within the sensors' detection zone and in the vehicle path defined by the direction of the steering wheel.

Depending on version, in the example shown, only the obstacles present in the shaded area will be signalled by the audible assistance.

The proximity information is given by an intermittent audible signal, the frequency of which increases as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.

When the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle becomes less than about thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes continuous.

The sound emitted by the speaker (right or left) indicates the side on which the obstacle is located.

The audible signal is automatically suspended when the vehicle is stationary for a few seconds.

The audible signal is automatically restored when the vehicle is moving again or if the obstacle approaches the vehicle.

Adjusting the audible detection signal

  Pressing this button opens the window for adjusting the volume of the audible signal.

Pressing this button mutes/unmutes the audible signal.

Visual assistance

This supplements the audible signal, without taking account of the vehicle's trajectory, by displaying bars on the screen whose location represents the distance between the obstacle and the vehicle (white: more distant, orange: close, red: very close).

When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger" symbol is displayed on the screen.

Closing the system display window

Pressing this button closes the system display window.

This warning lamp flashes during obstacle detection on the instrument panel.

Muting the audible assistance / Closing the visual assistance

If the audible detection signal is muted or the system display window is closed by the driver during the obstacle detection, only the warning lamp continues to flash on the instrument panel.

Front parking sensors

Supplementing the rear parking sensors, the front parking sensors are triggered when an obstacle is detected in front and the speed of the vehicle is below 6 mph (10 km/h).

Front parking sensor operation is suspended if the vehicle stops for more than three seconds in forward gear, if an obstacle is no longer detected or the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).

The sound emitted by the speaker (front or rear) locates the obstacle relative to the vehicle, whether in front of or behind it on its path.

Deactivation/Activation

(Depending on country of sale)

By default, the audible signal is automatically activated at each time the reverse gear is engaged.

The system cannot be deactivated.

Depending on version, using the centre console button and/or in the ADAS application on the touch screen.

► Press this button to activate or deactivate the audible signal.

The indicator lamp is lit when the audible signal is deactivated.

You can start the system manually and activate/deactivate the audible signal in the ADAS touch screen application.

The rear parking sensors are deactivated automatically if a trailer or bicycle carrier is connected to a towing device installed in accordance with the Manufacturer's recommendations.

In this case, the outline of a trailer is displayed at the rear of the image of the vehicle.

When starting the vehicle, the graphic and audible aids are only available after the touch screen has started up.

Operating limits

If the boot is heavily loaded, the vehicle may tilt, affecting distance measurements.

In case of a gearbox failure, the system is not active, when the reverse gear is engaged.

Malfunction

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 (short beep).

In the event of a malfunction, this indicator lamp flashes for approximately 10 seconds when reverse gear is engaged.

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

This warning lamp lights up on the instrument panel with the message "Parking Assistance Sensor blind: Clean sensor, see User Manual" if the sensor is masked.

This is a normal behavior, which does not request the support of a qualified workshop.

In this case, stop the vehicle and verify if the front and/or rear sensors are covered by dirt, mud, sand, snow, ice or anything preventing the sensing.

The system is operational again after the detection field has been cleaned.