check engine PEUGEOT 308 2009 Owner's Manual
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
185
Do not disconnect the termi-
nals while the engine is run-
ning.
Do not charge the batteries
without disconnecting the ter-
m i n a l s fi r s t .
Do not push the vehicle to start the
e n g i n e i f i t i s fi t t e d w i t h a 6 - s p e e d
p i l o t e d m a n u a l g e a r b o x o r a n a u t o -
m a t i c g e a r b o x .
The batteries contain harmful
substances such as sulphuric
acid and lead. They must be
disposed of in accordance with regu-
l a t i o n s a n d m u s t n o t , i n a n y c i r c u m -
s t a n c e s , b e d i s c a r d e d w i t h h o u s e h o l d
waste.
Take used remote control batteries
and vehicle batteries to a special col-
lection point.
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
Disconnect the battery from the ve-
hicle.
Follow the instructions for use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the
charger.
R e c o n n e c t s t a r t i n g w i t h t h e n e g a -
tive terminal (-).
Check that the terminals and connec-
t o r s a r e c l e a n . I f t h e y a r e c o v e r e d w i t h
s u l p h a t e ( w h i t i s h o r g r e e n i s h d e p o s i t ) ,
remove them and clean them. At the risk of discharging the bat-
t e r y , t h e d e a c t i v a t e d f u n c t i o n s
can be reactivated manually. LOAD REDUCTION MODE
System which manages the use of cer-
tain functions in relation to the level of
charge remaining in the battery.
W h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s b e i n g d r i v e n , t h e
load reduction function temporarily deac-
t i v a t e s c e r t a i n f u n c t i o n s , s u c h a s t h e a i r
c o n d i t i o n i n g , t h e r e a r s c r e e n d e - i c i n g . . .
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions
permit.
I t i s a d v i s a b l e t o d i s c o n n e c t
the battery if the vehicle is to
be left unused for more than
one month. Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the igni-
tion before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of the
battery
F o l l o w i n g r e c o n n e c t i o n o f t h e b a t t e r y ,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to permit initialisation
o f t h e e l e c t r o n i c s y s t e m s . H o w e v e r , i f
s l i g h t d i f fi c u l t i e s a r e e n c o u n t e r e d f o l l o w -
i n g t h i s o p e r a t i o n , c o n t a c t a P E U G E O T
dealer.
R e f e r r i n g t o t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g s e c t i o n ,
y o u m u s t y o u r s e l f r e i n i t i a l i s e :
- t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l k e y ,
- t h e g l a s s p a n o r a m i c r o o f s h u t t e r ,
- t h e G P S s a t e l l i t e n a v i g a t i o n s y s t e m .
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the duration of
use of certain functions to conserve a
s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f c h a r g e i n t h e b a t t e r y .
A f t e r t h e e n g i n e h a s s t o p p e d , y o u c a n
still use functions such as the audio and
t e l e m a t i c s s y s t e m , w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s ,
d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s , c o u r t e s y l i g h t s , e t c .
f o r a m a x i m u m c o m b i n e d d u r a t i o n o f
thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
O n c e t h e t h i r t y m i n u t e s a r e o v e r , a
message appears on the multi-function
display indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the ac-
tive functions are put on standby.
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185
Do not disconnect the termi-
nals while the engine is run-
ning.
Do not charge the batteries
without disconnecting the ter-
m i n a l s fi r s t .
Do not push the vehicle to start the
e n g i n e i f i t i s fi t t e d w i t h a 6 - s p e e d
p i l o t e d m a n u a l g e a r b o x o r a n a u t o -
m a t i c g e a r b o x .
The batteries contain harmful
substances such as sulphuric
acid and lead. They must be
disposed of in accordance with regu-
l a t i o n s a n d m u s t n o t , i n a n y c i r c u m -
s t a n c e s , b e d i s c a r d e d w i t h h o u s e h o l d
waste.
Take used remote control batteries
and vehicle batteries to a special col-
lection point.
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
Disconnect the battery from the ve-
hicle.
Follow the instructions for use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the
charger.
R e c o n n e c t s t a r t i n g w i t h t h e n e g a -
tive terminal (-).
Check that the terminals and connec-
t o r s a r e c l e a n . I f t h e y a r e c o v e r e d w i t h
s u l p h a t e ( w h i t i s h o r g r e e n i s h d e p o s i t ) ,
remove them and clean them. At the risk of discharging the bat-
t e r y , t h e d e a c t i v a t e d f u n c t i o n s
can be reactivated manually. LOAD REDUCTION MODE
System which manages the use of cer-
tain functions in relation to the level of
charge remaining in the battery.
W h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s b e i n g d r i v e n , t h e
load reduction function temporarily deac-
t i v a t e s c e r t a i n f u n c t i o n s , s u c h a s t h e a i r
c o n d i t i o n i n g , t h e r e a r s c r e e n d e - i c i n g . . .
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions
permit.
I t i s a d v i s a b l e t o d i s c o n n e c t
the battery if the vehicle is to
be left unused for more than
one month. Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the igni-
tion before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of the
battery
F o l l o w i n g r e c o n n e c t i o n o f t h e b a t t e r y ,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to permit initialisation
o f t h e e l e c t r o n i c s y s t e m s . H o w e v e r , i f
s l i g h t d i f fi c u l t i e s a r e e n c o u n t e r e d f o l l o w -
i n g t h i s o p e r a t i o n , c o n t a c t a P E U G E O T
dealer.
R e f e r r i n g t o t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g s e c t i o n ,
y o u m u s t y o u r s e l f r e i n i t i a l i s e :
- t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l k e y ,
- t h e g l a s s p a n o r a m i c r o o f s h u t t e r ,
- t h e G P S s a t e l l i t e n a v i g a t i o n s y s t e m .
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the duration of
use of certain functions to conserve a
s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f c h a r g e i n t h e b a t t e r y .
A f t e r t h e e n g i n e h a s s t o p p e d , y o u c a n
still use functions such as the audio and
t e l e m a t i c s s y s t e m , w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s ,
d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s , c o u r t e s y l i g h t s , e t c .
f o r a m a x i m u m c o m b i n e d d u r a t i o n o f
thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
O n c e t h e t h i r t y m i n u t e s a r e o v e r , a
message appears on the multi-function
display indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the ac-
tive functions are put on standby.
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TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
t r a n s p o r t i n g p e o p l e a n d l u g g a g e , b u t i t
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving advice
T h e m a x i m u m t o w i n g l o a d o n a l o n g
slope depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
I n a l l c a s e s , p a y a t t e n t i o n t o t h e c o o l a n t
temperature.
Side wind
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
A s t h e f a n i s e l e c t r i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d , i t s
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
T o l o w e r t h e e n g i n e s p e e d , r e d u c e
your speed. Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the
t o w i n g v e h i c l e a n d o f t h e t r a i l e r ,
observing the recommended pres-
sures.
Lighting
Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
The rear parking assistance
will be deactivated automati-
c a l l y i f a n o r i g i n a l P E U G E O T
towbar is used.
I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p a n d t h e
STOP warning lamp come
o n , s t o p t h e v e h i c l e a n d
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional signal-
ling and lighting.
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
a s p o s s i b l e t o t h e a x l e a n d t h e n o s e
w e i g h t a p p r o a c h e s t h e m a x i m u m
p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t e x c e e d i n g i t .
A i r d e n s i t y d e c r e a s e s w i t h a l t i t u d e , t h u s
reducing engine performance. Above
1 0 0 0 m e t r e s , t h e m a x i m u m t o w i n g l o a d
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
R e f e r t o t h e " T e c h n i c a l D a t a " s e c t i o n f o r
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t s t r e s s a n d i t s
driver must be particularly careful.
We recommend the use of
g e n u i n e P E U G E O T t o w b a r s
and their harnesses that have
been tested and approved from the
d e s i g n s t a g e o f y o u r v e h i c l e , a n d t h a t
t h e fi t t i n g o f t h e t o w b a r i s e n t r u s t e d
t o a P E U G E O T d e a l e r .
I f t h e t r a i l e r i s n o t fi t t e d b y a P E U G E O T
d e a l e r , i t i s i m p e r a t i v e t h a t i t i s fi t t e d
u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l p r e - e q u i p m e n t
i n s t a l l e d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e v e h i c l e , i n
a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s
instructions.