wipers PEUGEOT 308 CC 2008 Owners Manual

FAMILIARISATION

1. Steering lock and ignition.

2. Audio and telematics system
steering wheel control.

3. Wipers/wash-wipe/trip computer
controls.

4. Instrument panel.

5. Driver's air bag.
Horn.

6. Gear lever.

7. Handbrake.

8. 12 V accessories socket.

9. Heated seat control.

10. Exterior mirror controls.
Electric window controls.

11. Passenger air bag disarming.

12. Manual headlamp height
adjustment.

13. Side adjustable and closing vent.

14. Front side window demisting vent.

15. Speaker (tweeter).

16. Windscreen demisting vent.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

FAMILIARISATION
SEE CLEARLY
Lighting
Ring A
Ring B Raise or lower the lights stalk passing
the point of resistance; the correspond-
ing direction indicators will fl ash until
the stalk is moved from this position.
Direction indicators
Switching on "AUTO"

 Press the stalk down and release it.


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Automatic switching on of the
lights.
Side lights.
Dipped/main beam headlamps.
Front and rear fog lamps.
Stalk A: windscreen wipers


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Wipers
Switching off "AUTO"

 Push the stalk up and return it to po-
sition "0" .
"Motorway" function
Press the lights stalk up or down once,
without passing the point of resistance;
the corresponding direction indicators
will fl ash three times.
The use of this function is available re-
gardless of the speed, but you will fi nd it
particularly useful when changing lane
on fast roads.


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1INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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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VISIBILITY
Manual follow-me-home lighting
The temporary maintaining of the
dipped headlamps lighting after the
vehicle’s ignition has been switched off
makes the driver’s exit easier when the
light is poor.
Switching on

 With the ignition off, "fl ash" the
headlamps using the lever B .

 A second "headlamp fl ash" switches
the function off again.
Switching off
The manual follow-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped headlamps
are switched on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver,
when a low level of external light is
detected or in certain cases of activa-
tion of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lights are
switched off automatically.
In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
Coupling with the automatic
"Follow-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic lighting
provides the "follow-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of main-
taining of the lighting for 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the vehicle param-
eters on the multifunction display
confi guration menu,
- automatic activation of "follow- me-home" lighting when automatic
lighting is in operation.
Activation

 Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic lighting is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display.
Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other than

"AUTO" . Deactivation is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display. Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the brightness sensor, the lights
come on, this warning light is
displayed on the instrument
panel and/or a message appears on
the multifunction display, accompanied
by an audible signal.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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VISIBILITY
Manual follow-me-home lighting
The temporary maintaining of the
dipped headlamps lighting after the
vehicle’s ignition has been switched off
makes the driver’s exit easier when the
light is poor.
Switching on

 With the ignition off, "fl ash" the
headlamps using the lever B .

 A second "headlamp fl ash" switches
the function off again.
Switching off
The manual follow-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped headlamps
are switched on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver,
when a low level of external light is
detected or in certain cases of activa-
tion of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lights are
switched off automatically.
In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
Coupling with the automatic
"Follow-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic lighting
provides the "follow-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of main-
taining of the lighting for 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the vehicle param-
eters on the multifunction display
confi guration menu,
- automatic activation of "follow- me-home" lighting when automatic
lighting is in operation.
Activation

 Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic lighting is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display.
Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other than

"AUTO" . Deactivation is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display. Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the brightness sensor, the lights
come on, this warning light is
displayed on the instrument
panel and/or a message appears on
the multifunction display, accompanied
by an audible signal.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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VISIBILITY
WIPER CONTROLS
System for selection and control of the
various windscreen wiping modes for
the elimination of rain and cleaning.
The vehicle’s windscreen wipers are de-
signed to improve the driver’s visibility
progressively in relation to the climatic
conditions. Manual controls
The wiper commands are issued directly
by the driver by means of the control
A .
Model with intermittent wiping
Model with AUTO wiping fast (heavy rain),
normal (moderate rain),
intermittent (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle),
automatic, then single
wipe (see following
page).
park,
single wipe (press downwards),
Programming
An automatic control mode is also avail-
able, such as automatic wiping for the
windscreen wipers. Windscreen wipers

A. wiping speed selection control:
or

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VISIBILITY
Windscreen and headlamp
wash

 Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to-
wards you. The windscreen wash
then the windscreen wipers operate
for a fi xed period.

If the dipped headlamps are on , the
headlamp washers operate at the same
time.
Screenwash/headlamp wash low

In the case of vehicles fi tted
with headlamp washers, when
the minimum level of the res-
ervoir is reached, this warning
light and/or the service warning light is
displayed on the instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction display.
Next time you stop, fi ll the screenwash/
headlamp wash reservoir.
The warning light is displayed when the ig-
nition is switched on, or every time the stalk
is operated, until the reservoir is fi lled. Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the part
of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor
behind the interior mirror), adapting their
speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing lever
A to the "AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display.
Do not cover the rain sensor, cou-
pled with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wip-
ing when using an automatic car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping. The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by push-
ing lever
A downwards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving lever A upwards and return-
ing it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display. Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-
curs, the wipers will operate in intermit-
tent mode.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.

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VISIBILITY
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the stalk po-
sitions the wipers in the centre of the
windscreen.
This action enables you to position the
wiper blades for winter parking, clean-
ing or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the stalk. For optimum and lasting wiping of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen. COURTESY LIGHTS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lights.

1. Front courtesy light

2. Map reading lights

3. Rear courtesy light
Front and rear courtesy lights
In this position, the courtesy
light comes on gradually: In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi-
mately 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 the remote control locking but- ton is activated, in order to locate
your vehicle. Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
Map reading lights

 With the ignition on, press the cor-
responding switch.
It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.

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VISIBILITY
Windscreen and headlamp
wash

 Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to-
wards you. The windscreen wash
then the windscreen wipers operate
for a fi xed period.

If the dipped headlamps are on , the
headlamp washers operate at the same
time.
Screenwash/headlamp wash low

In the case of vehicles fi tted
with headlamp washers, when
the minimum level of the res-
ervoir is reached, this warning
light and/or the service warning light is
displayed on the instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction display.
Next time you stop, fi ll the screenwash/
headlamp wash reservoir.
The warning light is displayed when the ig-
nition is switched on, or every time the stalk
is operated, until the reservoir is fi lled. Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the part
of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor
behind the interior mirror), adapting their
speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing lever
A to the "AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display.
Do not cover the rain sensor, cou-
pled with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wip-
ing when using an automatic car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping. The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by push-
ing lever
A downwards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving lever A upwards and return-
ing it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display. Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-
curs, the wipers will operate in intermit-
tent mode.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.

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VISIBILITY
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the stalk po-
sitions the wipers in the centre of the
windscreen.
This action enables you to position the
wiper blades for winter parking, clean-
ing or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the stalk. For optimum and lasting wiping of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen. COURTESY LIGHTS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lights.

1. Front courtesy light

2. Map reading lights

3. Rear courtesy light
Front and rear courtesy lights
In this position, the courtesy
light comes on gradually: In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi-
mately 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 the remote control locking but- ton is activated, in order to locate
your vehicle. Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
Map reading lights

 With the ignition on, press the cor-
responding switch.
It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.