PEUGEOT 2008 Handbook page 115

The automatic braking can bring the vehicle to
a complete stop if the situation requires it.
In this case, the vehicle is held stationary
temporarily (for about 1.5 seconds) to allow
the driver to take back control by pressing the
brake pedal.
Unless the driver presses the clutch pedal
quickly enough during automatic braking,
triggering of the system may cause the
engine to stall.
During automatic braking, the driver can
always obtain a higher rate of deceleration
than that controlled by the system, by
pressing firmly on the brake pedal.
After an impact, the system is
automatically put out of service: it no
longer operates.
You must go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the system
made operational again.
Operating limits
The system only detects vehicles that are
stationary or moving in the same direction as
your vehicle.
It does not detect small vehicles (bicycles,
motorcycles), pedestrians or animals, nor
non-reflective stationary objects.
This system will not trigger or will be interrupted
if the driver:
- accelerates hard
- or turns the steering wheel sharply
(avoidance manoeuvre).
When weather conditions are difficult
(extremely heavy rain, snow, fog, hail,
etc.), braking distances increase, which
may reduce the system's ability to avoid
a collision.
The driver must therefore remain
particularly cautious.
Never let snow build up on the bonnet
or any object beyond the bonnet or the
front of the roof: this could enter the
field of vision of the sensor and obstruct
detection.
Activation/Deactivation
With the touch screen, it is
possible to configure activation or
deactivation of the Active City Brake
from the Driving/Vehicle menu.
Its state is memorised when the ignition is
switched off.
When the system is deactivated, a
message is displayed every time the
ignition is switched on, to warn you.
Operating faults
Sensor fault
The operation of the laser sensor may suffer
interference from accumulations of dirt or
misting of the windscreen. In this case you are
warned by the display of a message.
Use windscreen demisting and regularly clean
the area of the windscreen in front of the
sensor.
Do not stick or otherwise attach any object
on the windscreen in front of the sensor.
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