Peugeot 308: Rear cross traffic alert

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

When engaging reverse gear with the engine running, or when reversing at up to 6 mph (10 km/h), this system warns of approaching obstacles (e.g. pedestrian, cyclist, vehicle, truck, motorcycle) in the rear blind spots of the vehicle, using the radars installed in the bumper.

The system detects obstacles moving more than 2 mph (3 km/h) at a maximum distance of 40 m.

The system operates in addition to the Parking sensors, Visiopark 1 or Visiopark 3 functions (depending on version).

For more information about the Parking sensors, Visiopark 1 or Visiopark 3 functions, refer to the corresponding sections.

The driver must monitor their surroundings before and during the whole manoeuvre. Drive slowly and carefully in reverse gear in case of reduced or no visibility.

Operating principle

When an approaching obstacle is detected, the symbol 1 or 2 flashes on the touch screen, in the Parking sensors view or in the various contextual views of the Visiopark 1 or Visiopark 3 functions (depending on version).

The symbol is complemented by an audible signal when the vehicle is reversing.

An obstacle is approaching in the blind spot on the rear right-hand/ left-hand side or on both sides of the vehicle.

In the event of a malfunction of these visual display functions, the touch screen, or if the driver deactivates the views of these functions on the touch screen, detection of an approaching obstacle is still indicated by the audible signal when the vehicle is reversing.

Activation/Deactivation

It is configured in the ADAS touch screen application.

The system's status is saved when the ignition is switched off.

Operating limits

The system may not work in the following cases:

• Towing a trailer.
• Using a bicycle carrier on a towing device.
• Extreme temperature changes.
• Damaged rear bumper.
• Accumulation or projection of external elements (e.g. mud, frost, snow), stickers application.

It is possible that warnings are not given, are given too late or seem unjustified.

Consequently, always stay in control of your vehicle and be prepared to react at any time to avoid an accident.

In the event of repainting the rear bumper, consult the PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop; certain types of paint could interfere with the operation of the radars.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction when engaging reverse gear, during reversing or when the driver attempts to activate the system, a message appears on the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal.

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

This message appears on the instrument panel "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 corner radars, the reversing camera and/or parking 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.