boot PEUGEOT 308 2012 Owner's Manual
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VISIBILITY
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
level
In the case of vehicles fi tted with
headlamp washers, when the
minimum level of the reservoir
is reached, this warning lamp is
displayed in the instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen.
The warning lamp is displayed when
the ignition is switched on, or every time
the stalk is operated, until the reservoir
is refi lled.
Next time you stop, refi ll the screen-
wash/headlamp wash reservoir.
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VISIBILITY
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 batteries
with normal single-use batteries.
For the torch function, refer to
the "Fittings - § Torch" section.
FOOTWELL LIGHTING
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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FITTINGS
REAR ARMREST
SKI FLAP
Opening
)
Lower the rear armrest.
)
Pull the fl ap handle downwards.
)
Lower the fl ap.
)
Load the objects from inside the
boot.
)
Lower the rear armrest for a more
comfortable position.
The armrest incorporates two cup holders.
Comfort and storage device for the rear
passengers. Arrangement for storing and transporting
long objects.
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
UNDER THE REAR FOOTWELLS
Depending on the confi guration, the
vehicle has storage compartments un-
der the footwells, located forward of the
outer rear seats. Access is via clipped
fl aps with a handle A
.
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FITTINGS
BOOT FITTINGS
1.
Load space cover
2.
Hooks
3.
12 V accessory socket (120 W)
4.
To r c h
5.
Rear seats folding controls
6.
Adjustable boot
(3 position fl oor )
7.
Stowing rings on the fl oor
8.
Storage trays
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FITTINGS
Rear parcel shelf
To fold it:
)
unhook the two cords,
)
fold it concertina-style to the rear
seats.
To remove it:
)
fold the rear parcel shelf as de-
scribed above,
)
unclip the fi xings on the left and on
the right by pushing gently,
)
place your hands as shown on the
illustration then pull the assembly
towards you.
To store it at the bottom of the boot:
)
remove the rear parcel shelf as
described above,
)
place the fl oor at an angle,
)
place the rear parcel shelf in its lo-
cation (recess marked A
), at bottom
of the boot,
)
the rear parcel shelf will be protected if
you place the fl oor in the intermediate
position.
This consists of three sections which
can be folded back on each other.
To put it back in place:
)
take hold of the rear parcel shelf
with both hands then place it on its
support,
)
unfold it to the boot pillars,
)
hook the two cords,
)
if necessary, press on the top of the
rear parcel shelf, on the left and on
the right, to engage the fi xings.
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FITTINGS
When changing a wheel
The hooks facilitate access
to the spare wheel, retain-
ing the boot carpet by means of the
two cords.
The hooks can be used to secure shop-
ping bags.
Hooks
)
To connect a 12 V accessory (max
power: 120 W), remove the cap and
connect an appropriate adaptor.
)
Turn the key to the ignition position.
12 V accessory socket
Luggage retaining net
Hooked onto the stowing rings on the
movable boot fl oor, the luggage retaining
net available as an accessory enables
you to secure your luggage.
Observe the loads indicated on the side
of the boot, in accordance with the posi-
tion of the movable fl oor.
For safety reasons in case of sharp
braking, we recommend that heavy ob-
jects are placed on the fl oor as close as
possible to the back of the rear seats.
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FITTINGS
)
Raise the boot carpet, hooking the
two cords on the hooks, then gain
access to the storage box.
Depending on the confi guration, this
has areas for storing:
- a box of spare bulbs,
- a fi rst aid kit,
- a tyre repair kit,
- two warning triangles,
- ...
Storage box
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FITTINGS
Adjustable boot floor
This three position fl oor allows you to
optimise the volume of the boot by means
of the guides placed on the sides:
- High position (50 kg max): the fl oor
is level with the closed lower tail-
gate.
You can load objects while keeping
an area protected and isolated.
- Intermediate position (100 kg max):
the fl oor is level with the open lower
tailgate.
You obtain a fl at fl oor to the front
seats when the rear seats are in the
retracted position.
- Low position (150 kg max): maxi-
mum boot volume.
To place and support the fl oor at an angle:
)
From the high position, raise the
fl oor towards the load space cover.
)
Do not hesitate to pass the two re-
tractable stops then place the fl oor
back on these two stops.
To change the height of the fl oor:
)
Push the fl oor fully forwards then,
with the help of the support stops A
,
move the fl oor to the position
required.
The fl oor is equipped with four stowing
rings to secure your luggage, observing
the loads indicated (in the boot).
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FITTINGS
Torch
This is a removable lamp, fi tted in the
boot wall, which can be used to illumi-
nate the boot or as a torch.
Operation
This torch operates with NiMH type re-
chargeable batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately
45 minutes and charges while you are
driving.
Use
)
Extract the torch from its location
pulling the side of the torch A
.
)
Press the switch, located on the
back, to switch the torch on or off.
)
Unfold the support, located on the
back, to set down and raise the
torch; for example, when changing
a wheel.
Storing
)
Put the torch back in place in its loca-
tion starting with the narrow part B
.
If you have forgotten to switch off
the torch, this switches it off auto-
matically.
Rear side blinds
Fitted on the rear windows, these protect
your young children from the sun.
)
Pull the blind by the central tab.
)
Position the blind attachment on the
hook.
Observe the polarities when
fi tting the batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable batter-
ies with normal single-use batteries.
It the torch is not engaged cor-
rectly, it may not charge and
may not come on when the
boot is opened.
For the boot lighting function,
refer to the "Visibility - § Boot
lamp" section.
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DRIVING
Front left seat moved back fully.
In the event of the electric parking brake
malfunctioning or the battery running
fl at, an emergency manual device can
release the parking brake.
Emergency release
)
Immobilise the vehicle (or keep
it stationary, if the brake pedal is
pressed), with the engine running,
by engaging fi rst gear (manual gear-
box), position P
(automatic gearbox)
or M
or R
(6-speed electronic gear
control gearbox).
)
Switch off the engine but leave the
ignition on. If it is impossible to im-
mobilise the vehicle, do not operate
the control and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop ur-
gently.
)
Fetch the two vehicle blocks and
the release device, located under
the boot carpet (see "Changing a
wheel" in the "Practical information"
section).
)
Immobilise the vehicle by placing
blocks in front and behind one of the
front wheels.
)
Slide the front left-hand seat back
as far as possible.
)
Lift up the fl oor plug B
in the carpet
under the seat.
)
Pierce the protective cover C
on the
tube D
with the release device.
)
Place the release device in the tube D
.
)
Turn the release device clockwise.
For safety reasons
, it is essential
to continue turning the device as far
as it will go. The parking brake is re-
leased.
)
Remove the release device and store
it with the blocks in the toolbox.
- The operation of the parking
brake reinitialises when the igni-
tion is switched off then on again.
If the reinitialisation of the parking
brake proves impossible, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
- The subsequent time required for
application may be longer than dur-
ing normal operation.
For safety reasons, you must
contact a PEUGEOT dealer
as soon as possible to replace
the protective cover.
Following an emergency unlocking,
immobilisation of the vehicle is no
longer guaranteed once the manual
emergency release has been de-
ployed and the manual control does
not allow the re-application of your
parking brake.
Take no action, either on the control
lever A
, or stopping or starting the
engine while the release device is
engaged.
Take care not to allow moisture or
dust in the proximity of the protective
cover.