Peugeot 308 2014.5 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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12 V battery
the battery is located under the bonnet.to gain access to it:
F

o
pen the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F

s
ecure the bonnet stay,
F

r
emove the plastic cover on the (+)
terminal.
Access to the battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
th

e presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification;
the involvement of a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting
the


battery.
After refitting the battery, the Stop & Start
s ystem will only be active after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the climatic
conditions and the state of charge of the
battery (up to about 8 hours).
Before doing any work
Immobilise the vehicle: apply the
parking brake, put the gearbox in
neutral, then switch off the ignition.
Check that all electrical equipment is
switched off.
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Disconnecting the (+) cable
F Raise the locking tab D fully to release the cable terminal clamp E .
Reconnecting the (+) cable
F Position the open clamp E of the cable on
the positive post (+) of the battery.
F

P
ress vertically on the clamp E to position
it correctly on the battery.
F

L
ock the clamp by spreading the
positioning lug and then lowering the tab D .
Do not apply excessive force on the
tab as locking will not be possible if the
clamp is not positioned correctly; start
the procedure again.
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Starting using another
battery
First check that the slave battery has a
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
Do not try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running.
F

R
emove the plastic cover from the (+)
terminal, if your vehicle has one.
F

C
onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
F

C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B (or earth point on the other
vehicle).
F

C
onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C on the broken
down vehicle (or on the engine mounting).
F

S

tart the engine of the vehicle with the
good battery and leave it running for a
few


minutes. F

O
perate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run
I

f the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition and wait a
few
moments before trying again.
F

W
ait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.
F

R
efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables.Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition
before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the battery, switch on
the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to
permit initialisation of the electronic systems.
However, if problems remain following this
operation, contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise (depending on
version):
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t
he remote control key,
-

t
he electric blind(s),
-


...Some functions are not available if the
battery is not sufficiently charged.
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the batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead. th ey
must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded with household
waste.
ta

ke used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery
if the vehicle is to be left unused for
more than one month. Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion or fire.
Do not try to charge a frozen battery;
the battery must first be thawed out to
avoid the risk of explosion. If the battery
has been frozen, before charging have
it checked by a Pe
ugeOt dealer or a
qualified workshop who will check that
the internal components have not been
damaged and the casing is not cracked,
which could cause a leak of toxic and
corrosive acid.
Do not reverse the polarity and use only
a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while
the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
disconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands afterwards.
With Stop & Start, the battery does not
have to be disconnected for charging.
F

D

isconnect the battery from the vehicle.
F

F

ollow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
F
C
onnect the battery starting with the
negative terminal (-).
F

C

heck that the terminals and connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
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System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematics
system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum
combined duration of about forty minutes.
energy economy mode
Switching to economy
mode
A message then appears in the instrument
panel screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the active
functions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time,
it
will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.
Exiting economy mode
these functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
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f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-

f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately
thirty


minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting
(refer to the "Battery" section).
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
th

e deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
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Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front
wiper blade
RemovingFitting
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on
the


windscreen. F
P ut the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and clip it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
F

Ra
ise the corresponding wiper arm.
F
u
n
clip the wiper blade and remove it. F

S
witch on the ignition.
F

O
perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
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to w i n gProcedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
Access to the tools
the towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
to g
ain access to it:
F

o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the floor,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the holder. Put the gear lever into neutral.
The failure to follow this requirement
may lead to damage to components
of the braking system and the lack
of braking assistance on restarting
the


engine.
F
O n the front bumper, press the cover
(as
shown above) to unclip it.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F

M
ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
From the front
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General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
th

e driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
th

e towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-
f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
F

O

n the rear bumper, press the cover
(as shown above) to unclip it.
F

S

crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I

nstall the towing bar.
F

S

witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F

M

ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
From the rear
to keep the electric parking brake released when switching off the ignition, refer to the
"el ectric parking brake" section.
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Very cold climate screen
Before fitting or removing the screen,
ensure that the engine is off and the cooling
fan has stopped. It is recommended that
the screen be fitted and removed by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fitting
F Offer up the screen to the front of the top section of the front bumper upper grille.
F

P
ress on the screen to engage its fixing
clips.
Removal
F use a screwdriver as a lever to unclip each retaining clip in turn.
Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen:
-

when the ambient temperature exceeds
10° C (for example: in summer, ...),
- when towing,
- at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Removable protective screen which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
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towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuine
PeugeOt towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking
cover if your vehicle has one.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop for this.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
th

e cover is located behind the lower
air intake grille.
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