PEUGEOT 308 2012 Owners Manual

11 9
CHILD SAFETY
ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS


Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder with-
out touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
PEUGEOT recommends the use of a
booster seat which has a back, fi tted
with a seat belt guide at shoulder level.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:


- a child or children alone and unsu-
pervised in a vehicle,

- a child or an animal in a vehicle
which is exposed to the sun, with
the windows closed,

- the keys within reach of children in-
side the vehicle. To prevent accidental opening of the
doors and rear windows, use the
"Child lock".
Take care not to open the rear win-
dows by more than one third.
To protect young children from the
rays of the sun, fi t side blinds on the
rear windows.
Children under the age of 10 must not
travel in the "forwards-facing" position
on the front passenger seat, unless the
rear seats are already occupied by other
children, cannot be used or are absent.
Deactivate the passenger airbag when
a "rearwards-facing" child seat is in-
stalled on the front seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were to infl ate. The incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises the child's
protection in the event of an accident.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or
the child seat harnesses keeping the
slack relative to the child's body to a
minimum, even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the
seat belt, ensure that the seat belt is
tightened correctly on the child seat
and that it secures the child seat fi rmly
on the seat of your vehicle. Move the
seat forwards if necessary.
For optimum installation of the "for-
wards-facing" child seat, ensure that
the back of the child seat is in contact
with the back of the vehicle's seat and
that the head restraint does not cause
any discomfort.
If the head restraint has to be re-
moved, ensure that it is stored or at-
tached securely to prevent it from be-
ing thrown around the vehicle in the
event of sharp braking.

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"ISOFIX" MOUNTINGS

Your vehicle has been approved in ac-
cordance with the latest
ISOFIX regu-
lation

s
.
The seats, represented below, are fi tted
with regulation ISOFIX mountings: There are three rings for each seat:


- two rings A
, located between the
vehicle seat back and cushion, indi-
cated by a label,

- a ring B
, behind the seat, referred to
as the TOP TETHER
for fi xing the
upper strap. This ISOFIX mounting system provides
fast, reliable and safe fi tting of the child
seat in your vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seats
are fi tted with
two latches which are easily secured on
the two rings A
.
Some also have an upper strap
which
is attached to ring B
.
To attach this strap, raise the vehicle
seat's head restraint then pass the hook
between its rods. Then fi x the hook on
ring B
and tighten the upper strap.
The incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises the child's
protection in the event of an accident.
For information regarding the ISOFIX
child seats which can be installed in
your vehicle, refer to the table showing
the locations for installing ISOFIX child
seats.

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This child seat can also be
used on seats which are not
fi tted with ISOFIX mountings.
In this case, it must be attached to
the vehicle seat using the three point
seat belt.

Follow the instructions for fi tting
the child seat given in the seat
manufacturer's installation guide.














ISOFIX CHILD SEAT RECOMMENDED BY PEUGEOT AND
APPROVED FOR YOUR VEHICLE


RÖMER
Duo Plus ISOFIX

(size category B1
)


Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg





Installed only in the forwards-facing position.
Fitted with an upper strap to be secured on the upper ring B
, referred to as the TOP
TETHER.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying.


)
Adjust the front seat of the vehicle so that the child's feet do not touch the back of the
seat.

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LOCATIONS FOR INSTALLING ISOFIX CHILD SEATS

In accordance with European Regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on seats in the
vehicle fi tted with ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from A
to G
,
is indicated on the child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.

IUF:
seat suitable for the installation of an I
sofi x U
niversal seat, " F
orwards-facing" secured using the top belt.

IL-SU:
seat suitable for the installation of an I
sofi x S
emi- U
niversal seat either:


- "rearwards-facing" fi tted with a top belt or a stay,

- "forwards-facing" fi tted with a stay,

- a shell seat fi tted with an upper strap or a stay.
For advice on securing of the top belt, refer to the paragraph "Isofi x mountings".

X:
seat not suitable for the installation of a child seat or shell for the weight group indicated.



Weight of the child
/indicative age



Less than 10 kg
(group 0)

Up to approx.
6 months

Less than 10 kg

(group 0)
Less than 13 kg

(group 0+)

Up to approx. 1 year

From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)

From approx. 1 to 3 years


Type of ISOFIX child seat



Shell



"rearwards-facing"





"rearwards-facing"




"forwards-facing"




ISOFIX size category



F



G



C



D



E



C



D



A



B



B1



Front passenger seat



X



X



X



X



Outer rear seats



X



IL-SU

*


IL-SU

*


IUF
*
IL-SU *



Centre rear seat



X



X



X



X



*
Child seats with a
stay
(or drop down leg) should be fi tted to your vehicle with care. Refer to the page on fi tting a child seat
with a stay.

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This system is independent
and in no circumstances does
it take the place of the central
locking control.
Check the status of the child lock
each time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the igni-
tion when leaving the vehicle, even
for a short time.
In the event of a serious impact, the
electric child lock is switched off au-
tomatically to permit the exit of the
rear passengers.









MANUAL CHILD LOCK

Mechanical system to prevent opening
of the rear door using its interior control.
The control is located on the edge of
each rear door.


)
Turn the red control one eighth of a
turn using the ignition key as shown
in the label on the door. Check that
the lock is on
.







ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK

Remote control system to prevent open-
ing of the rear doors using their interior
controls and use of the rear electric win-
dows.


)
With the ignition on, press this
button.
The indicator lamp in the button comes
on, accompanied by a message to con-
fi rm that the child lock is on.
This indicator lamp remains on until the
child lock is switched off.
It is still possible to open the doors from
the outside and operate the rear elec-
tric windows from the driver's control
panel.
Locking

Unlocking


)
Turn the red control one eighth of a
turn using the ignition key.




Switching on
Switching off


)
With the ignition on, press this but-
ton again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes
off, accompanied by a message to con-
fi rm that the child lock is off.
This indicator lamp remains off while
the child lock is switched off.

Any other status of the indica-
tor lamp indicates a fault with
the electric child lock.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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DIRECTION INDICATORS

If you forget to cancel the di-
rection indicators for more
than twenty seconds, the
volume of the audible signal will in-
crease if the speed is above 40 mph
(60 km/h).


)
Lower the lighting control stalk fully
when moving to the left.

)
Raise the lighting control stalk fully
when moving to the right.







HAZARD WARNING LAMPS

A visual warning by means of the di-
rection indicators to alert other road
users to a vehicle breakdown, towing or
accident.


)
Tilt or press button A
, the direction
indicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.













Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the fi rst
time you accelerate.


)
You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.










HORN



)
Press one of the spokes of the steer-
ing wheel.
Use the horn moderately and
only in the following cases:


- immediate danger,

- overtaking a cyclist or pedestrian,

- when approaching an area where
there is no visibility.

Audible warning to alert other road us-
ers to an imminent danger.

"Motorway" function
Move the stalk briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the point
of resistance; the corresponding direc-
tion indicators will fl ash 3 times.

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TYRE UNDER-INFLATION
DETECTION
System which automatically checks the
pressure of the tyres while driving.
All repairs and changing of
tyres on a wheel fi tted with this
system must be carried out by
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
If, when changing a tyre, you install
a wheel which is not detected by
your vehicle (example: fi tting of snow
tyres), you must have the system re-
initialised by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

This system does not avoid
the need to have the tyre pres-
sures checked regularly (refer
to the "Identifi cation markings" sec-
tion) to ensure that the optimum dy-
namic performance of the vehicle is
maintained and prevent premature
wear of the tyres, particularly in ar-
duous driving conditions (heavy load,
high speed).
The tyre pressures must be checked
cold, at least once a month. Re-
member to check the pressure of the
spare wheel.
The tyre under-infl ation detection
system may experience temporary
interference due to electromagnetic
emissions on a frequency close to
that used by the system.

Sensors fi tted in each valve trigger a
warning in the event of malfunction
(speed above 12 mph (20 km/h)).
The spare wheel is not fi tted with a sensor.

This warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message
appears in the multifunction screen,
accompanied by an audible signal, to
identify the wheel concerned.


)
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.

This check must be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
Under-infl ated tyre
The STOP
warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the
multifunction screen identifying the
wheel concerned.


)
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so,
avoiding any sudden movement of
the steering wheel and the brakes.

)
Change the damaged wheel (punc-
tured or very defl ated tyre), and
have the tyre pressure checked as
soon as possible.

Puncture

The tyre under-infl ation detec-
tion system is an aid to driv-
ing which does not replace the
need for the driver to be vigilant or to
drive responsibly.


Sensor(s) not detected or faulty
A message appears in the multifunc-
tion screen, accompanied by an audible
signal, to identify the wheel or wheels
which are not detected or to indicate a
fault in the system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop to replace the faulty sensor(s).

This message is also dis-
played when one of the wheels
is away from the vehicle (be-
ing repaired) or when one or more
wheels without a sensor are fi tted.

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ELECTRONIC STABILITY
PROGRAMME (ESC)
Electronic Stability Programme (ESC:
Electronic Stability Control) incorporat-
ing the following systems:


- the anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and the electronic brake force distri-
bution (EBFD),

- the emergency braking assistance,

- the anti-slip regulation (ASR) or
traction control,

- the dynamic stability control (DSC).


Definitions

Anti-skid regulation (ASR)
The ASR system (also known as Trac-
tion Control) optimises traction in order
to avoid wheel slip by acting on the
brakes of the driving wheels and on the
engine. It also improves the directional
stability of the vehicle on acceleration.

Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that re-
quired by the driver, the DSC monitors
each wheel and automatically acts on
the brake of one or more wheels and
on the engine to return the vehicle to
the required path, within the limits of the
laws of physics.

Emergency braking assistance
In an emergency, this system enables
you to reach the optimum braking pres-
sure more quickly and therefore reduce
the stopping distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at
which the brake pedal is pressed. This
is felt by a reduction in the resistance of
the pedal and an increase in the effec-
tiveness of the braking.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when
braking and offers improved control in
corners, in particular on poor or slippery
road surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the
event of emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution
system manages the braking pressure
wheel by wheel.


Operation

When this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message, it indicates that
there is a fault with the ABS,
which could cause loss of control of the
vehicle when braking.

When this warning lamp comes
on, coupled with the STOP
warn-
ing lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message,
it indicates that there is a fault
with the electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD), which could cause loss of control
of the vehicle when braking.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.


In both cases, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

When changing wheels (tyres
and rims), make sure that
these are approved for your
vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibrations of
the brake pedal.


In emergency braking, press
very fi rmly without releas-
ing the pressure.



Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD)

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Dynamic stability control
(DSC) The DSC system offers excep-
tional safety in normal driving,
but this should not encourage
the driver to take extra risks or drive
at high speed.
The correct functioning of the system
depends on observation of the manu-
facturer's recommendations regarding
the wheels (tyres and rims), the brak-
ing components, the electronic compo-
nents and the assembly and repair pro-
cedures used by PEUGEOT dealers.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.



Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a ve-
hicle which is bogged down, stuck in
snow, on soft ground...), it may be ad-
visable to deactivate the DSC system,
so that the wheels can move freely and
regain grip.

)
Press the "ESP OFF"

button or, according to
version, turn the dial to
this position.
This warning lamp and the in-
dicator lamp in the button or
in the dial come on: the DSC
system no longer acts on the
operation of the engine.

Reactivation
The system is reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched back
on or from 30 mph (50 km/h).
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message in the multi-
function screen, this indicates a
malfunction of the system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop to have the system checked.
This is indicated by fl ashing of
this warning lamp in the instru-
ment panel.

Activation
This system is activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
It comes into operation in the event of a
grip or trajectory problem.


)
Press the "ESP OFF"
but-
ton again or, according to
version, turn the dial to
this position, to reactivate
it manually.

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GRIP CONTROL


Normal mode


)
Place the dial in this position.

Snow mode Special patented traction control sys-
tem which improves traction on snow,
mud and sand.
This system is combined with all-sea-
son M+S (Mud and Snow: 215/60 R16)
tyres which offer an excellent compro-
mise between safety, grip and traction.
This system, the operation of which has
been optimised for each situation, al-
lows you to manoeuvre in most condi-
tions of poor grip (encountered during
touring use).
The accelerator pedal should be pressed
suffi ciently to allow the system to use
the power of the engine. The electron-
ics will ensure optimum management
of the various parameters. Operation at
high engine speeds is completely nor-
mal.
Each time the ignition is switched off, the
system returns to standard mode (ESP). Standard mode which is calibrated for
a low level of wheel spin, based on the
different levels of grip normally encoun-
tered on the road. Mode which adapts its strategy to the
conditions of grip encountered for each
of the two front wheels on moving off.
When moving, the system optimises
wheel spin to provide the best accelera-
tion possible for the grip available.


)
Place the dial in this position.

A message appears in the
multifunction screen or in the
instrument panel screen con-
fi rming the mode selected .