PEUGEOT 308 CC 2008 Owner's Manual

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Foot on brake.
Press the brake pedal to start
the engine with the automatic
gearbox.
Specifi c operation indicator lights
The other indicator lights appear on the
large display, located in the centre of
the instrument panel.
Automatic locking.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have activated the au-
tomatic locking of the doors and
boot while driving.
Speed limiter.
If this is displayed, it indi-
cates that you have activat-
ed the speed limiter mode.
If this is displayed, it indi-
cates that you can set the
speed limiter speed value to
be stored. Cruise control.
If this is displayed, it indi-
cates that you have activat-
ed the cruise control mode.
If this is displayed it indi-
cates that you can set the
cruise control speed value
to be stored.
Automatic gearbox.
Automatic wiping.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have activated the au-
tomatic windscreen wiping.
Automatic lighting.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have activated the
automatic switching on of the
headlamps. This display indicates the
gear engaged in the automat-
ic or manual operation pro-
gramme.
This display indicates the op-
erating programme selected
(automatic, sport, snow or
manual).
This display indicates the posi-
tion that you have selected on
the gear selection gate (P, R, N
or D).

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Deactivation warning lights
If one of the following warning lights
comes on, this confi rms that the corre-
sponding system has been switched off
intentionally. Passenger’s air bag system
deactivation.
The passenger’s air bag system
is put into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
A specifi c control, located on the pas-
senger’s side of the fascia, permits
deactivation of the system. This is con-
fi rmed by continuous lighting of this
warning light on the instrument panel or
on the seat belt and passenger’s front
air bag warning lights display. Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation.
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically when
the vehicle is started.
A specifi c button, located in the centre
of the fascia, permits deactivation of the
system. This is confi rmed by continu-
ous lighting of this warning light and of
the indicator light on the button.
From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically.
Common deactivation warning
lights Specifi c deactivation warning lights Automatic locking.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have deactivated the
automatic locking of the doors
and boot while driving.
Automatic wiping.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have deactivated the
automatic windscreen wiping.
The other warning lights appear on the
large display, located in the centre of
the instrument panel.
Speed limiter.
If this is displayed, it indi-
cates that you have deacti-
vated the speed limiter.
Cruise control.
If this is displayed, it indi-
cates that you have deacti-
vated the cruise control.
Automatic lighting.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that you have deactivated the
automatic switching on of the
headlamps.

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When the engine is running or the vehi-
cle is moving, the lighting of one of the
following warning lights indicates the
occurrence of a fault requiring interven-
tion on the part of the driver. Central alert.
Lighting is associated with
the displaying of another
warning light:
- punctured wheel,
- braking,
- power steering,
- engine oil pressure,
- coolant temperature,
stop the vehicle immediately and as
safely as possible.
Service.
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a problem in one
of the systems which does not
have a specifi c warning light.
In order to identify it, consult the mes-
sage on the multifunction display. Braking.
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in one of
the braking systems:
- signifi cant drop in the level in the circuit,
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) faulty (simultaneous lighting
of the ABS warning light),
stop the vehicle immediately and as
safely as possible.
When the vehicle is moving, check that
the handbrake is fully released.
Any fault resulting in the displaying
of a warning light must be the sub-
ject of further diagnostics by read-
ing the associated message on the
multifunction display.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Warning lights
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS).
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the anti-
lock braking system.
However, this does not prevent opera-
tion of the vehicle’s assisted braking.
Common warning lights
After checking:
- that the doors, boot and bonnet are
closed,
- the engine oil level,
- the screenwash fl uid level,
- the remote control battery,
- the pressure of the tyres,
- the end of saturation of the particle emission fi lter (Diesel),
for any other situations, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.

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Engine autodiagnostics
system.
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the en-
gine management system.
If it fl ashes, it indicates the occurrence of
a fault in the emission control system.
Low fuel level.
If this comes on, it indicates that
you only have enough fuel left
to drive approximately 30 miles
(50 km).
The capacity of the tank is approximately
60 litres.
Maximum coolant
temperature.
If this comes on, it indicates that
the temperature in the cooling
system is too high. Stop the vehicle im-
mediately and as safely as possible. Air bags.
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in one of
the air bag, roll-over hoop or
seat belt pretensioner systems.
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened.
If this comes on, it indicates
that the driver and/or the front
passenger has not fastened or has un-
fastened his seat belt.
It also indicates that one or more rear
passengers have unfastened their seat
belt.
Water in diesel ** .
If this comes on, it indicates the
presence of water in the diesel
fi lter.
There is a risk of damage to the injec-
tion system on Diesel engines.
Door open.
A door, the boot or the bonnet *
is open:
Battery charge.
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
battery charging circuit (dirty or
loose terminals, slack or cut alternator
belt...). Engine oil pressure.
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the en-
gine lubrication circuit. Stop the
vehicle immediately and as safely as
possible.
Specifi c warning lights
* Only with alarm.
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR).
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically when
the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been deactivat-
ed, if this warning light and the indicator
light on the button come on continuously,
this indicates the occurrence of a fault in
the ESP/ASR system.
** According to country.
- if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning light comes on continuously.
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning light comes on continuously,
accompanied by an audible signal.

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The displaying of certain warning
lights may be accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction display.
Specifi c warning lights
The other warning lights appear on the
large display, located in the centre of
the instrument panel.
Depending on the seriousness of the
fault, they may be displayed in orange
or red. Certain warning lights may be
linked with those of the instrument
panel.
If they are linked with the
STOP
warning light, stop the vehicle imme-
diately and as safely as possible.
Directional headlamps.
If this fl ashes, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the di-
rectional headlamps system. Engine oil pressure.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
engine lubrication circuit. Stop
the vehicle immediately and as safely
as possible.
Service.
If this is displayed, it indicates the occur-
rence of a fault in one of the following:
Engine autodiagnostics
system.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
engine management system. Engine oil level.
If this is displayed, it indicates
an insuffi cient level of oil in the
engine. Stop the vehicle immedi-
ately and as safely as possible.
Coolant temperature.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that the temperature in the
cooling system is too high. Stop
the vehicle immediately and as safely
as possible. Battery charge.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
battery charging circuit (dirty or
loose terminals, slack or cut alternator
belt...).
- the engine management system,
- the emission control system.

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Air bags.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in one
of the air bag, roll-over hoop
or pretensioning seat belt sys-
tems.
Braking.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in one
of the braking systems:
- signifi cant drop in the level in the circuit,
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) faulty (simultaneous lighting
of the ABS warning light).
Stop the vehicle immediately and as
safely as possible.
If the vehicle is moving, check that the
handbrake is released fully. Anti-lock braking system
(ABS).
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
anti-lock braking system.
However, this does not prevent opera-
tion of the vehicle’s assisted braking.
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR).
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically when
the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been deacti-
vated, if this warning light and the indi-
cator light on the button come on, this
indicates the occurrence of a fault in the
ESP/ASR system.
Power steering.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the power steering. Stop the
vehicle immediately and as safely as
possible.
Door open.
A door, the boot or the bonnet *
is open:
Ice warning.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that there is risk of the forma-
tion of ice on the road below a tempera-
ture of 3 °C.
Drive carefully.
Handbrake.
If this is displayed, while the ve-
hicle is moving, it indicates that
the handbrake has not been re-
leased fully.
Electronic immobiliser.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
electronic engine immobiliser
system or that the remote control bat-
tery is fl at.
* Only with alarm. Fuel level.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that there is only enough fuel
remaining to drive approximate-
ly 30 miles (50 km).
The capacity of the tank is approximately
60 litres. Screenwash fl uid level.
If this is displayed, following an
action on the wipers stalk, it in-
dicates an insuffi cient level of
fl uid.
Fill the screenwash/headlamp wash fl u-
id reservoir when you stop. -
if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h),
this warning light is displayed in orange,
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning light is displayed in red.
Coolant level.
If this is displayed, it indicates
an insuffi cient level of coolant
in the circuit. Stop the vehicle
immediately and as safely as
possible.

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Water in diesel ** .
If this is displayed, it indicates
the presence of water in the
diesel fi lter.
There is a risk of damage to the injec-
tion system on Diesel engines.
Automatic headlamp
adjustment.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
automatic headlamp adjustment. Particle emission fi lter
(Diesel).
If this is displayed, linked with the
service warning light, it indicates
the start of saturation of the particle emis-
sion fi lter or a low diesel additive reservoir
level.
As soon as traffi c conditions permit, re-
generate the fi lter by driving at a speed
of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the
service warning light is switched off.
If the service warning light is still dis-
played, the additive level is low. Have it
topped up by a PEUGEOT dealer with-
out delay.
Defl ated wheel.
If this is displayed, it indicates
an insuffi cient pressure in one
or more wheels.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon
as possible. Punctured wheel.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that one or more wheels are
punctured. Stop the vehicle im-
mediately and as safely as possible.
Change the damaged wheel and have it
repaired by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Tyre under-infl ation
detection.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault on one
of the sensors or in the tyre under-infl a-
tion detection system.
It may also indicate the absence of a
sensor when the spare wheel, which
does not have a sensor, is fi tted in place
of a punctured wheel.
Automatic switching on of
the lights.
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
automatic switching on of the
lights.
Use the other positions of the lights
stalk.
Visual and/or audible
parking assistance.
If this comes on, in forward and/
or reverse gear, it indicates a
fault in the parking assistance
system.
Automatic gearbox.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
automatic gearbox. The gear-
box will then operate in down-grade
mode, locked on 3rd gear.
It may also be displayed if a door is
opened.
Invalid value.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
programme of the automatic
gearbox.
Position P or N.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that the gear lever must be
placed in position
P or N in or-
der to start the engine.
** According to country.

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Coolant temperature indicator
System which informs the driver of the
changes in the temperature of the en-
gine coolant while driving. With the engine running, when the nee-
dle is:
- in zone
A , the temperature is
correct,
- in zone B , the temperature is too
high; the max temperature warning
light 1 and the central STOP warning
light come on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction display.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off
the engine.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
After driving for a few minutes, the tem-
perature and pressure in the cooling
system increase.
To top up the level:

 wait for the engine to cool,

 unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop,

 when the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap,

 top up the level to the "MAX" mark.
Manual Check
System which informs the driver of the
warnings present and of the activated
or deactivated status of the functions.


With the engine running, to start a
manual check, press the "CHECK/000"
button on the instrument panel.
If no "major" faults have been detected,

"CHECK OK" appears on the large in-
strument panel display. If a "minor" fault has been detected, the
warning lights concerned then
"CHECK
OK" appear on the large instrument
panel display. Consult a PEUGEOT
dealer.
If a "major" fault has been detected,
only the warning lights concerned ap-
pear on the large instrument panel dis-
play. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer.

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Service indicator
System which informs the driver when
the next service is due, in accord-
ance with the manufacturer’s servicing
schedule.
The point at which the service is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero
reset. It is determined by two param-
eters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last service. Between 600 miles (1 000 km) and
1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain before
the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner symbolising
the service operations comes on. The
distance recorder display line indicates
the distance remaining before the next
service is due.

Example: 2 800 km remain before the
next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner is switched off ; the
distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The display then indicates
the total and trip distances. Less than 600 miles (1000 km)
remain before the next service is due

Example: 900 km remain before the
next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its
normal operation. The spanner re-
mains on to indicate that a service
must be carried out soon.
More than 1800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no
service information appears on the dis-
play.

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Following this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock the
vehicle and wait at least fi ve min-
utes for the zero reset to be taken
into account.
Service indicator zero reset
After each service, the service indicator
must be reset to zero.
To do this, carry out the following pro-
cedure:

 switch off the ignition,

 press and hold the trip distance
recorder zero reset button,

 switch on the ignition; the
distance recorder display begins a
countdown,

 when the display indicates "=0" ,
release the button; the spanner
disappears.
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depend-
ing on the driver’s driving habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also
come on if you have exceeded the
two year service interval.
Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on,
the spanner fl ashes to in-
dicate that the service must be carried
out as soon as possible.

Example: the service is overdue by
300 miles (km).
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains lit . Retrieving the service information
You can access the service information
at any time.

 Press the trip distance recorder zero
reset button.
The service information is displayed for a few seconds, then disappears.