wiper blades PEUGEOT 308 2012 Owners Manual

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VISIBILITY









Special position of the
windscreen wipers










Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automati-
cally, without any action on the part of the
driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind
the rear view mirror), adapting their speed
to the intensity of the rainfall.

Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver
by pushing the stalk downwards to the
"AUTO"
position.
It is accompanied by a message in the
screen. This position permits release of the
windscreen wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement
of the blades. It can also be useful, in
winter, to detach the blades from the
windscreen.
Do not cover the rain sensor,
linked with the sunshine sen-
sor and located in the centre
of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensi-
tive wipers when using an automatic
car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the wiper
blades, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
The automatic rain sensitive
wipers must be reactivated if
the ignition has been off for
more than one minute, by pushing
the stalk downwards.

Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving the stalk upwards then re-
turning it to position "0"
.
It is accompanied by a message in the
screen.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-
curs, the wipers will operate in intermit-
tent mode.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.

To maintain the effectiveness
of the "fl at-blade" type of wiper
blades, it is advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapy
water,

- avoid using them to retain card-
board on the windscreen,

- replace them at the fi rst signs of
wear.




)
Any action on the wiper stalk in the
minute after switching off the igni-
tion places the blades vertically on
the screen.

)
To park the blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper
stalk.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION








CHANGING A WIPER BLADE


Removing



)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

)
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.



Fitting



)
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.

)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



Before removing a front wiper
blade


)
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades verti-
cally on the windscreen.



After fitting a front wiper blade



)
Switch on the ignition.

)
Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.







TOWING THE VEHICLE






Access to the tools
Towing your vehicle



)
On the front bumper, unclip the cov-
er by pressing at the bottom.

)
Screw the towing eye in fully.

)
Install the towing bar.

)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
To gain access to it:


)
open the boot,

)
raise the fl oor,

)
secure it by hooking the cords on
the hooks on the rear parcel shelf
support,

)
remove the polystyrene box,

)
remove the towing eye from the
holder.

)
Place the gear lever in
neutral (position N
on
the electronic gear con-
trol gearbox or automatic
gearbox).
Failure to observe this special condi-
tion could result in damage to certain
braking components and the absence
of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
SRStorage .............. 100, 102, 105, 107
Storage box ................................101
Storage wells ..............................107
Stowing rings ..............................107
Sun visor.....................................101
Synchronising the remote control ...77
System, ASR ..............................128
System, navigation .............228, 267
Systems, ASR and ESP .............127 Safety for children......... 81, 118, 123
Screen,
colour 16/9 ...... 223, 251, 264, 285
Screen, monochrome ... 296, 308, 310
Screen,
monochrome C ..........................55
Screen, multifunction (with audio
equipment) ........ 44, 46, 49, 51, 53
Screen, multifunction
(without audio equipment) .........42
Screen-wash reservoir................171
Screen menu
map ................. 251, 285, 308, 310
Screenwash, front.........................95
Screenwash fl uid level ..........95, 171
Seat adjustment......................65, 66
Seat belts............................ 130-132
Seats, electric ...............................66
Seats, rear ....................................69
Serial number, vehicle ................ 211
Service indicator ...........................38
Servicing .......................................25
Setting
the clock ......... 250, 284, 306, 307
Short-cut menus ........ 224, 265, 266
Sidelamps ..................... 89, 185-188
Side repeater ..............................187
SIM card .............................101, 248
Ski fl ap ........................................105
Spare wheel........................180, 182
Spectacles storage .....................100
Speed limiter...............................149
Speedometer ................................27
Spotlamps, side ............................98
Stability control (ESP).................127
Starting the vehicle ...... 76, 154, 158
Steering mounted controls,
audio ................................222, 295
Stopping the vehicle .... 76, 154, 158
Stop Start.................. 57, 61, 63, 87,
161, 167, 172, 197 Radio ......................... 239, 277, 297
RCA sockets ...............................244
Reading lamps, rear .....................97
Rear foglamp ......................188, 189
Rear screen
(demisting) .................................61
Recharging the battery ...............197
Reduction of electrical
load ..........................................199
Reinitialising the electric
windows .....................................81
Reinitialising the remote
control ........................................77
Remote control .................74, 75, 78
Removable screen
(snow shield) ...........................203
Removing a wheel ......................183
Removing the mat ......................103
Repair kit, puncture ....................174
Replacing bulbs ......... 185, 188, 189
Replacing fuses ..........................190
Replacing the air fi lter .................172
Replacing the oil fi lter .................172
Replacing the particle
emission fi lter ...........................173
Replacing the passenger
compartment fi lter ....................172
Replacing wiper
blades ................................96, 200
Resetting the service
indicator .....................................39
Resetting the trip
recorder .....................................41
Rev counter ..................................27
Reversing lamp...........................188
Risk areas
(update) ...........................235, 274
Roof bars ....................................203
Routine checks ...................172, 173
Running out of fuel
(Diesel) ....................................168
T
Table of weights ......... 206, 208, 209
Tables of engines................205, 207
Tables of fuses............................190
Tank, fuel ......................................88
Technical data..................... 205-209
Telephone ... 215, 245-247, 281, 282
Telephone, hands-free ........ 245-247
Temperature, coolant ....................37
Temperature control
for heated seats .........................67
Temporary tyre repair kit .............174
Third brake lamp.........................189
TMC (Traffi c info) ................237, 275
Tools ...................................180, 182
Torch ..................................... 99, 112
Total distance recorder .................41
Towbar ........................................202
Towed loads............... 206, 208, 209
Towing another vehicle ...............200
Traction control (ASR) ........127, 128
Traffi c information
(TA) ................. 238, 276, 277, 298
Traffi c information
(TMC) ............. 237, 238, 275, 276
Trip computer ...................54, 55, 57
Trip distance recorder ...................41
Tyre pressures ............................ 211
Tyres .............................................25
Tyre under-infl ation detection .....125