Peugeot 301 2012 Owner's Guide

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR)
flashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fix
ed. Unless it has been deactivated (button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked b
y a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Engine autodiagnosissystem
fixed. The emission control system has afault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.

flashing.The engine management system hasa fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)
fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Engine fault
fixed, orangeThe engine has a minor fault. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
as soon as possible.

fixed, red. The engine has a major fault causinga breakdown You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or qualified workshop.

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Engine oilpressurefixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery chargefixed.The battery charging circuit has a fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...). The warnin
g lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Door(s) open / Electric opening boot lid open
fixed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the electric opening boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied
b
y an audible signal
if the speed is above6 mph (10 km/h).
Low fuel levelfixed.When it first comes on there remainsapproximately 5 litres offfuelin thetank.You must re
fuel as soon as possible to avoid runningout of fuel.This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a su
fficient addition of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injectionsystems.

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Airbags

on temporarily. This lamp comes on for a fewseconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should
go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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ed. One of the airbag or seat belt pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Power steering fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Driver's seat belt not fastened or unfastened / Frontpassenger's seatbelt unfastened
fixed or flashin
gaccompanied by an increasing audiblesignal.Th
e driver has not fastened or hasunfastened their seat belt.
The front passenger has unfastened
their seat belt. Pull the strap then inser t the ton
gue in the buckle.

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Service indicator


More than 1800 miles (3000 km) remain before the next service is due

When the ignition is switched on, no ser vice
information appears in the screen. S
ystem which informs the driver when the next ser vice is due, in accordance with the manufacturer's servicing schedule.The point at which the ser vice is due is calculated from the last indicator zero reset.
It is determined by two parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last ser vice.

Between 600 miles (1 000 km)and 1800 miles (3 000 km) remainbefore the next service is due

For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner symbolising the service
operations comes on. The distance recorder
display line indicates the distance remainingbefore the next service is due.Example: 1 700 miles (2 800 km) remainbefore the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the screen indicates:
A
few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner goes off; the distance recorder fresumes its normal operation. The screen then
indicates the total and trip distances.


Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Example:560 miles (900 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the i
gnition is switched
on, the display indicates:

A few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its normaloperation. The spanner remains on
to indicatethat a service must be carried out soon.

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For a few seconds after the ignition is switchedon, the spanner flashes
to indicate that the ser vice must be carried out as soon as possible.
Example:the ser vice is overdue by 18 0 miles(300 km).
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the display indicates:
The distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor, depending on the driver's driving habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also come
on if you have exceeded the two year service interval.

Following this operation, if you wish to disconnect the battery, lock the vehicleand wait at least five minutes for the zero reset to be taken into account.
Service indicator zero reset

After each ser vice, the ser vice indicator mustbe reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows:) 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.

Retrieving the serviceinformation

You can access the ser vice information at any
time.
) Press the trip distance recorder zero reset button.
The ser vice information is displayed for a
few seconds, then disappears.

A few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on.

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travelled by the vehicle during its life.
The total and trip distances are displayed for
thir ty seconds when the ignition is switched off,
when the driver's door is opened and when the
v
ehicle is locked or unlocked.
Total distance recorder
System which measures a distance travelledduring a day or other period since it was reset
to zero by the driver. ) With the ignition on, press the button until
zeros appear.



Tr ip distance recorder












Distance recorders

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Setting the date and time

Instrument panel

Use the left-hand button on the instrument panel to carry out the operations in the
following order:)press the button for more than two seconds: the minutes flash,)press the button to increase the minutes, )press the button for more than two seconds: the hours flash, )press the button to increase the hours,)press the button for more than two seconds: 24H or 12H is displayed,)press the button to select 24H or 12H, )press the button for more than two seconds
to complete the adjustments.
After approximately 30 seconds without anyaction, the screen returns to the normal display.
Audio system / Bluetooth
Use the audio system buttons to carry out the
operations in the following order:
) press the "MENU"
button,
)
using the arrows, select the "Personalisation - Configuration"menu
then confirm by pressing the control knob,
) using the arrows, select the "Screenconfiguration"menu then confirm,
)
using the arrows, select the "Set date and
time" menu then confirm,
)
select the setting then confirm,)
modify the setting then confirm again to
register the modification,
) adjust the settings one by one, confirmingeach time, )
select the "OK"
tab in the screen thenconfirm to exit the "Set date and time"menu.

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Zero reset
)Press the control for more than
two seconds to reset to zero the distance
travelled, the average fuel consumption and the average speed.


System that gives you information on the journey in progress (range, fuel consumption…).

Tr i p c o m p u t e r
Screen in instrument panel
Monochrome screen C

Information displays
)
Press the button, located at the end of the wiper stalk
, to display the various items of
trip computer information in succession.
The trip computer provides the following
information:


-
range,

- current fuel consumption,

- distance travelled,

- avera
ge fuel consumption,

- average speed.
)
The next press then returns you to the
normal display.

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If dashes are displayed continuouslywhile driving in place of the digits, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
This function is only displayed from 30 km/h.


This value may vary following a changein the style of driving or the relief,resulting in a significant change in thecurrent fuel consumption.






Tr ip computer, a few definitions
Range
(km)
The number of kilometres which can be covered with the fuel remaining in the tank. Related
to the average fuel consumption over the last few kilometres
travelled.

When the ran
ge falls below 30 km, dashes are
displayed. After filling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is displayed
when it exceeds 100 km.

Current fuel consumption
(l/100 km or km/l)
Calculated during the last few seconds.


Average fuel consumption
(l/100 km or km/l)
Calculated since the last trip reset.


Average speed
(km/h)
Calculated since the last trip reset.


Distance travelled
(km)
Calculated since the last tripreset.

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Monochrome screen C (Audio system / Bluetooth)
This displays the following information:
- time,- date,
- ambient temperature (this flashes if there isa risk of ice),
- status of doors and boot,
- parking sensors,
- audio sources
(radio, CD, USB por t, jack
socket...),
- trip computer (refer to the "Instruments andcontrols" section).
Warning or information messages may appear
temporarily. These can be cleared by pressingthe return button. From
your Audio system / Bluetooth control
panel, you can press: ) the "MENU"
button to gain access to the main menu , )
the "MODE"
button to select the displayof information in "Full screen" or "New
window" mode,
) the " 
" or "
" buttons to navigate in a list,)
press the central button to confirm,
or ) the back button to abandon the operationin progress or go back up one level in themenu.
Displays on the screen
Controls
)Press the "MENU"
button to gain access to
the main menu:
- "Multimedia",
- "Telephone",
- "Trip computer",
-
"Bluetooth connection",
- "Personalisation-configuration",)Press the "  " or " " buttons to select the menu required, then confirm by pressing
the centre button.



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