bonnet PEUGEOT 308 2009 Owners Manual

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Warning lights
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the switching on of one of the following warning lights indicates the
occurrence of a fault which requires action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the switching on of a warning ligh t must be investigated further by reading the associated message on
the multifunction display.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Warning lightsis onCauseActions, observations
STOP
fi xed, associated with another warning light and accompanied by a message on the display.
It is associated with a punctured wheel, the braking, the power steering, the engine oil pressure or the coolant temperature.
You must stop immediately where it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT dealer.
Service
temporarily. A minor fault which does not have a specifi c warning light has occurred.
Identify the fault by consulting the message shown on the display, such as:
- the closing of the doors, boot or bonnet,
- the engine oil level,
- the screenwash level,
- the remote control battery,
- the pressure of the tyres,
- the end of saturation of the particle emission fi lter (Diesel).
For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
fi xed. A major fault which does not have a specifi c warning light has occurred.
Identify the fault by consulting the message shown on the display and contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Electronic parking brake fl ashing. The electronic brake is not applied automatically.
You must stop immediately where it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Warning lightsis onCauseActions, observations
Door(s) open
fi xed if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h). A door, the boot, the lower tailgate or the bonnet (only with alarm) is still open. Close the access concerned. fi xed if the speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h), accompanied by an audible signal.
Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
fi xed then fl ashing accompanied by an audible signal.
The driver and/or the front passenger has not fastened or has unfastened his seat belt.
One or more rear passengers have also unfastened their seat belt.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Air bags
temporarily.
This light comes on for a few seconds then switches off when you turn the ignition to "ON".
This light should switch off when the engine is started.
If it does not switch off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
fi xed. One of the air bag or seat belt pretensioner systems is faulty. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Water in diesel fi xed.
The diesel fi lter contains water.
There is a risk of damage to the injection system on Diesel engines.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer without delay.
Directional headlamps fl ashing. The directional headlamps system is faulty. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Defl ated wheel fi xed. The pressure in one or more wheels is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.

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ALARM
System which protects and provides a
deterrent against the theft of your vehi-
cle. It provides two types of protection,
exterior and interior, as well as an anti-
tamper function.
Locking the vehicle with full alarm
Do not make any modifi ca-
tions to the alarm system, this
could cause malfunctions. To be effective, this deactivation
must be carried out each time
the ignition is switched off.
Reactivation of the interior
volumetric protection

 Unlock the vehicle using the unlock-
ing button on the remote control.

 Relock the vehicle using the remote
control.
The alarm is activated again with both
types of protection; the indicator lamp
on button A switches off.
Locking the vehicle with exterior protection alarm only
Activation

 Switch off the ignition and get out of
the vehicle.

 Lock or deadlock the vehicle using
the locking button on the remote
control.
The alarm is activated; the indicator light
on button A fl ashes once per second.
Exterior perimiter protection
The system detects opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to
enter the vehicle by forcing a door, the
boot or the bonnet.
Interior volumetric protection
The system detects any variation in the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks
a window or moves inside the vehicle.
If you wish to leave a pet in the vehicle
or a window partially open, deactivate
the interior volumetric protection.
Anti-tamper function
The system detects the putting out of
service of its components.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries
to put the wires of the siren, the central
control or the battery out of service. Deactivation

 Unlock the vehicle using the unlock-
ing button on the remote control.
The alarm is deactivated; the indicator
light on button A switches off. Deactivation of the interior
volumetric protection

 Switch off the ignition.

 Within ten seconds, press button A
until the indicator lamp is lit continu-
ously.

 Get out of the vehicle.

 Lock or deadlock the vehicle using
the locking button on the remote
control.
The exterior protection alarm alone
remains activated; the indicator lamp on
button A fl ashes once per second.

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CHECKS
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BONNET
Protects the components of the engine
and provides access for checking levels.

 Push the exterior control B to the left
and raise the bonnet.

 Unclip the strut C from its housing.

 Fix the strut in the notch to hold the
bonnet open. Closing

 Take the strut out of the support
notch.

 Clip the strut in its housing.

 Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel.

 Pull on the bonnet to check that it is
secured correctly.
Opening

 Open the front left door.

 Pull the interior control A , located at
the bottom of the door frame. The location of the interior
control prevents opening of
the bonnet while the front left
door is closed.

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CHECKS
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RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)
If your vehicle is fi tted with an HDI
engine, the fuel circuit must be reprimed
if you run out of fuel.
This system consists of a repriming
pump, a transparent pipe and a degas
screw under the bonnet (refer to the
corresponding graphic). 1.6 litre Turbo HDI 16 V engine

 Fill the fuel tank with at least fi ve
litres of diesel.

 Open the bonnet.

 Unclip the style cover to gain access
to the repriming pump.

 Squeeze and release the repriming
pump until fuel appears in the trans-
parent pipe with the green connector.

 Operate the starter until the engine
starts.

 Put the style cover back in position
and clip it in place.

 Close the bonnet. 2 litre Turbo HDI 16 V engine

 Fill the fuel tank with at least fi ve litres
of diesel.

 Open the bonnet.

 Unclip the style cover to gain access
to the repriming pump.

 Slacken the degas screw.

 Squeeze and release the repriming
pump until fuel appears in the trans-
parent pipe with the green connector.

 Retighten the degas screw.

 Operate the starter until the engine
starts.

 Put the style cover back in position
and clip it in place.

 Close the bonnet.
If the engine does not start
at the fi rst attempt, do not try
again.
Operate the repriming pump again,
then the starter. If the engine does not start
at the fi rst attempt, do not try
again.
Operate the repriming pump again,
then the starter.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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BATTERY
Procedure for charging your battery
when it is fl at or for starting the engine
using another battery.
Access to the battery Starting using another battery

 Connect the red cable to the posi-
tive terminal (+) of the fl at battery A ,
then to the positive terminal (+) of
the slave battery B .

 Connect one end of the green or
black cable to the negative termi-
nal (-) of the slave battery B .

 Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to the earth point C
on your vehicle (engine mounting).

 Operate the starter, let the engine
run.

 Wait until the engine returns to idle
and disconnect the cables.
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:

 open the bonnet using the interior
lever, then the exterior lever,

 secure the bonnet strut,

 remove the plastic cover to gain ac-
cess to the two terminals,

 unclip the fuse box to remove the
battery, if necessary.

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TECHNICAL DATA
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IDENTIFICATION FEATURES
Various visible marking elements for the
identifi cation and tracking of your vehicle. Wheels which are fi tted with
235/40 R18 tyres cannot be fi t-
ted with snow chains. For fur-
ther information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
If the infl ation pressure is too
low, this increases fuel con-
sumption.
The infl ation pressure must be
checked when the tyres are
cold, at least once a month.

A. Chassis number under the bonnet.
This number is etched on the bodywork near the damper support.
B. Chassis number on the
windscreen lower crossmember.
This number is indicated on a gummed label which is visible
through the windscreen.

C. Manufacturer's label.
This number is indicated on a self- destroying label affi xed to the door
aperture, on the right-hand side.
D. Tyre/paint label.
This label is affi xed to the door aperture, on the driver's side.
It bears the following information:
- the tyre infl ation pressures with and without load,
- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,
- the brands of tyre recommended by the manufacturer,
- the infl ation pressure of the spare wheel,
- the paint colour reference.