ignition PEUGEOT 308 2010 Owner's Guide

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DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING
When the dipped or main beam head-
lamps are on, this function enables the
light beams to provide improved lighting
of the side of the road when cornering.
The use of this function, from approxi-
mately 12 mph (20 km/h) and associ-
ated with the xenon headlamps only,
considerably improves the quality of
your lighting when cornering.

with directional lighting

without directional lighting
Programming
Operating fault
The function is activated or
deactivated via the multi-
function screen confi gura-
tion menu.
If a malfunction occurs, this
warning lamp fl ashes on the in-
strument panel, accompanied
by a message on the multifunc-
tion screen.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE XENON HEADLAMPS
If a malfunction occurs, do not
touch the xenon bulbs. Consult
a PEUGEOT dealer.
In order to avoid causing a nuisance to
other road users, this system corrects
the height of the xenon headlamps beam
automatically and when stationary, in re-
lation to the load in the vehicle.
If a malfunction occurs, this warn-
ing lamp is displayed on the in-
strument panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message
on the multifunction screen.
The system then places your headlamps
in the lowest position.
When stationary or moving
at very low speed or when
reverse gear is engaged, the
function is inactive.
The status of the function remains
in the memory when the ignition is
switched off.

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Windscreen and headlamp wash
B. rear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming
 Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to-
wards you. The windscreen wash
then the windscreen wipers operate
for a fi xed period.
The headlamp washers only operate
when the dipped
beam
headlamps
are on .
Rear wiper
If a signifi cant accumulation
of snow or ice is present, or
when using a bicycle carrier
on the boot, deactivate the auto-
matic rear wiper via the multifunction
screen confi guration menu. The function is activated or
deactivated via the multi-
function screen confi gura-
tion menu.
This function is activated
by default.
Screenwash/headlamp wash low
In the case of vehicles fi tted with
headlamp washers, when the
minimum level of the reservoir
is reached, this warning lamp is
displayed on the instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen.
Next time you stop, fi ll the screenwash/
headlamp wash reservoir.
The warning lamp is displayed when
the ignition is switched on, or every time
the stalk is operated, until the reservoir
is fi lled.

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Special position of the windscreen wipers Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the part
of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor
behind the rear view mirror), adapting
their speed to the intensity of the rain-
fall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver
by pushing the stalk downwards to the

"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen. This position permits release of the
windscreen wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement
of the blades. It can also be useful, in
winter, to detach the blades from the
windscreen.
In the moment following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the stalk posi-
tions the wipers vertically on the wind-
screen.
Do not cover the rain sensor,
linked with the brightness sen-
sor and located in the centre
of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensi-
tive wipers when using an automatic
car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the wiper
blades, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers. The automatic rain sensitive
wipers must be reactivated if
the ignition has been off for
more than one minute, by pushing
the stalk downwards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving the stalk upwards then re-
turning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen. Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-
curs, the wipers will operate in intermit-
tent mode.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
To park the wipers after this
has been done, switch on the
ignition and operate the stalk.
For maintain the effectiveness of the
"fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is advis-
able to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.
- replace them at the fi rst signs of wear.

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Special position of the windscreen wipers Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the part
of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor
behind the rear view mirror), adapting
their speed to the intensity of the rain-
fall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver
by pushing the stalk downwards to the

"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen. This position permits release of the
windscreen wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement
of the blades. It can also be useful, in
winter, to detach the blades from the
windscreen.
In the moment following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the stalk posi-
tions the wipers vertically on the wind-
screen.
Do not cover the rain sensor,
linked with the brightness sen-
sor and located in the centre
of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensi-
tive wipers when using an automatic
car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the wiper
blades, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers. The automatic rain sensitive
wipers must be reactivated if
the ignition has been off for
more than one minute, by pushing
the stalk downwards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving the stalk upwards then re-
turning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen. Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-
curs, the wipers will operate in intermit-
tent mode.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
To park the wipers after this
has been done, switch on the
ignition and operate the stalk.
For maintain the effectiveness of the
"fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is advis-
able to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.
- replace them at the fi rst signs of wear.

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COURTESY LAMPS

1. Front courtesy lamp

2. Map reading lamps

3. Rear side reading lamps

4. Rear courtesy lamp
Front and rear courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually:
Map reading lamps

 With the ignition on, press the cor-
responding switch.

With the "permanent lighting"
mode, the duration of lighting
varies depending on the context:
- with the ignition off, approximate- ly ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from the
ignition,
- when a door is opened,
- when the remote control locking but- ton is activated, in order to locate
your vehicle.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting. When the front courtesy lamp
is in the "permanent lighting"
position, the rear courtesy
lamp will also come on, unless it is in
the "permanently off" position.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp,
place it in the "permanently off" posi-
tion.
Rear side reading lamps

 With the ignition on, the fi rst press
of the reading lamp switch switches
on the reading lamp in "permanent
lighting" mode.

 Following a second press, it comes
on:
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when a door is opened,
- when the remote control locking button is pressed, in order to
locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
Take care not to place anything in contact
with the courtesy lamps.

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INTERIOR MOOD LIGHTING
The dimmed passenger compartment
lighting improves visibility in the vehicle
when the light is poor.
INTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING
The remote switching on of the pas-
senger compartment lighting makes
your approach to the vehicle easier in
poor light. It operates with the automatic
lighting.
Switching on

 Press the open padlock on the re-
mote control.
The courtesy lamps come on; your ve-
hicle is also unlocked.
Switching off
The interior welcome lighting switch-
es off automatically after a set time or
when one of the doors is opened.
Programming
Switching on
At night, the front courtesy lamp mood
lamp A comes on automatically when
the sidelamps are switched on.
Switching off
The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.
The duration of the welcome
lighting is associated with and
identical to that of the automatic
guide-me-home lighting. The function is activated or
deactivated via the multi-
function screen confi gura-
tion menu.
DOOR MIRROR SPOTLAMPS
To make your approach to the vehicle
easier, these illuminate:
- the zones facing the driver’s and
passenger’s doors,
- the zones forward of the door mirrors and rearward of the front doors.
Switching on
The spotlamps come on:
- when you unlock the vehicle,
- when you remove the key from the ignition,
- when you open a door,
- when you use the remote control.
Switching off
They are timed to go out automatically.

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Different lighting times are
available:
This comes on automatically when the
boot is opened and switches off auto-
matically when the boot is closed.
BOOT LAMP TORCH
Portable lamp, fi tted in the boot wall,
which can be used to light the boot or
as a torch.
Operation
Once engaged fi rmly in its location, it
comes on automatically when the boot
is opened and switches off automati-
cally when the boot is closed.
It operates with NiMH type recharge-
able batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately
45 minutes and recharges while you are
driving.
Observe the polarities when fi t-
ting the rechargeable batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable batte-
ries with normal single-use batteries. For the torch function, refer to
the "Fittings - § Torch" section.
The soft lighting provided by the foot-
well lamps improves visibility in the ve-
hicle when the light is poor.
Activation
Its operation is identical to that of the
courtesy lamps. The lighting comes on
when one of the doors is opened.
- when the ignition is off, approxi-mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approxi- mately thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running, no limit.

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Different lighting times are
available:
This comes on automatically when the
boot is opened and switches off auto-
matically when the boot is closed.
BOOT LAMP TORCH
Portable lamp, fi tted in the boot wall,
which can be used to light the boot or
as a torch.
Operation
Once engaged fi rmly in its location, it
comes on automatically when the boot
is opened and switches off automati-
cally when the boot is closed.
It operates with NiMH type recharge-
able batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately
45 minutes and recharges while you are
driving.
Observe the polarities when fi t-
ting the rechargeable batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable batte-
ries with normal single-use batteries. For the torch function, refer to
the "Fittings - § Torch" section.
The soft lighting provided by the foot-
well lamps improves visibility in the ve-
hicle when the light is poor.
Activation
Its operation is identical to that of the
courtesy lamps. The lighting comes on
when one of the doors is opened.
- when the ignition is off, approxi-mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approxi- mately thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running, no limit.

FITTINGS
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DRIVER'S STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
Storage box
This has storage areas for the hand-
book pack, ...

 To open, pull the handle then tilt the
box.
ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX
This has storage areas, audio sockets
for a portable player and a location for
the SIM card (only with Peugeot Connect Media), ...

 To open the glove box, raise the
handle.
The lamp comes on when the lid is
opened.
SUN VISOR
Component which protects against
sunlight from the front or the side, also
equipped with an illuminated courtesy
mirror.

 With the ignition on, raise the con-
cealing fl ap; the mirror is lit automat-
ically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a
ticket holder. Card holder
This can be used for a toll payment ticket
or parking card, for example.
Coin storage
Storage To connect a portable player or
a SIM card, refer to the "Audio
and telematics" section.

FITTINGS
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DRIVER'S STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
Storage box
This has storage areas for the hand-
book pack, ...

 To open, pull the handle then tilt the
box.
ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX
This has storage areas, audio sockets
for a portable player and a location for
the SIM card (only with Peugeot Connect Media), ...

 To open the glove box, raise the
handle.
The lamp comes on when the lid is
opened.
SUN VISOR
Component which protects against
sunlight from the front or the side, also
equipped with an illuminated courtesy
mirror.

 With the ignition on, raise the con-
cealing fl ap; the mirror is lit automat-
ically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a
ticket holder. Card holder
This can be used for a toll payment ticket
or parking card, for example.
Coin storage
Storage To connect a portable player or
a SIM card, refer to the "Audio
and telematics" section.