Peugeot 308 2014 Owner's Manual

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Manual air conditioning (Touch screen)
Temperature adjustment
 Press one of these buttons to reduce or increase the value.
The air conditioning system operates with the engine running. Air flow adjustment
Press one of these buttons to increase or decrease the speed of the air booster fan.
The air flow symbol (a fan) fills progressively according to the quantity of air wanted. By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are stopping ventilation.
Avoid driving too long without ventilation (risk of misting and deterioration of air quality).
Press the button for the " Air conditioning " menu to display the system controls page.

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The air conditioning is designed to operate effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
Air conditioning On / Off
Switching on
Switching off
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
 Press this button, its indicator lamp comes on.
It enables you to:
- lower the temperature, in summer, - increase the effectiveness of the demisting in winter, above 3°C.
 Press this button again, its indicator lamp goes off.
Air distribution adjustment
These buttons are used to arrange the distribution of air in the passenger compartment by combining several air outlets.
Windscreen.
The air distribution can be adapted by using several buttons: illumination of the indicator lamp confirms the presence of fan boosted air in the direction indicated, the indicator lamp off indicates the absence of fan boosted air in the direction indicated. For a uniform distribution of air in the passenger compartment, the three buttons can be activated simultaneously.
Footwells.
Central and side vents.
Switching off may result in some discomfort (humidity, misting).
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can use
interior air recirculation for a few moments. Then return to the intake of exterior air.

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Dual-zone digital air conditioning (Touch screen)
This air conditioning system operates with the engine running, but the ventilation and its controls are available with the ignition on. Operation of the air conditioning and regulation of temperature, air flow and air distribution in the passenger compartment are automatic according to the temperature in the passenger compartment and the temperature setting.
Temperature adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each set the temperature.
 Press one of these buttons to increase the value.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in degrees Centigrade or Fahrenheit (depending on the units chosen). A setting around 21 provides an optimum level of comfort. Depending on your requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is normal. In addition, it is recommended that you avoid a difference between the left and right setting of
more than 3.
Press the button for the " Air conditioning " menu to display the controls for the air conditioning system.  Press one of these buttons to decrease the value.

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In cold conditions and when the engine is cold, to limit distribution of cold air in the passenger compartment, the air flow will change gradually until the comfort setting is reached. On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer than the comfort value setting, there is no need to alter the value displayed in order to reach more quickly the required level of comfort. The system compensates automatically and corrects the temperature difference as quickly as possible.
This setting is associated with AUTO mode only. However, on deactivation of AUTO mode, the indicator for the last setting remains on. Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO mode if deactivated. When the indicator lamp in the button is on, the air conditioning system operates automatically: the system manages the temperature, air flow and air distribution in the passenger compartment in an optimum way according to the comfort level you have selected.
 Press the "AUTO" button to activate or deactivate the automatic mode of the air conditioning system.
Automatic comfort
programme
To change the current setting, shown by the green indicator lamp, press the button for the desired mode:
"Soft": provides soft and quiet operation by limiting air flow.
"Normal": offers the best compromise between a comfortable temperature and quiet operation (default setting).
"Fast": provides strong and effective air flow.
It is possible to modulate the intensity of the automatic comfort programme by choosing one of three mode settings offered in a secondary page of the " Air conditioning " menu.

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You can modulate the distribution of air in the passenger compartment using these three buttons.
Air fl ow adjustment
Avoid driving for too long with the ventilation off (risk of misting and deterioration of air quality).
Air distribution adjustment
 Press one of these buttons to increase or decrease the speed of the booster fan.
The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in progressively in relation to the quantity of air wanted. By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are stopping ventilation. " OFF " is displayed alongside the fan.
Windscreen.
Centre and side vents.
Footwells.
Each press on a button activates or deactivates the function. The indicator lamp is on when the button is activated. For a uniform distribution in the passenger compartment, all three buttons can be pressed simultaneously.
Resuming manual control
You can manually adjust one or more settings, while retaining automatic control of the other functions: - air flow, - air distribution.
 Press the "AUTO" button again to activate the automatic comfort programme again.
As soon as you modify a setting, the indicator lamp in the " AUTO " button goes off.
In AUTO mode, the indicator lamps in all three buttons are off.

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"Mono" function
The comfort setting for the passenger's side can be indexed to the driver's comfort setting (mono-zone).
From the secondary page of the " Air conditioning " menu:
 Press this button to activate / deactivate the "Mono" function. The indicator lamp in the button is on when the function is activated.
The function is deactivated automatically when the passenger uses their temperature setting buttons.
It allows you: - in summer, to lower the temperature, - in winter, above 3 °C, to improve demisting.
Switching off
 Press the "A /C " button again to deactivate the air conditioning When the indicator lamp under the button is off, the air conditioning function is deactivated.
Switching on
 Press the "A/C" button to activate the air conditioning When the indicator lamp under the button is on, the air conditioning function is activated. The air conditioning cannot operate when the air flow is set to off.
Air conditioning On/Off
The air conditioning is designed to operate efficiently in all seasons, with the windows closed.
Ventilation with "ignition
on" function
With the ignition on, you can use the ventilation system and have access to the " Air conditioning " menu to adjust the air flow and air distribution in the passenger compartment. This function is available for a few minutes, depending on the state of charge of the battery of your vehicle.
This function does not activate the air conditioning. You can make use of the residual heat in the engine to warm the passenger compartment using the temperature setting buttons.

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Air intake / Air recirculation
The intake of exterior air avoids misting of the windscreen and side windows. The recirculation of interior air insulates the passenger compartment from exterior odours and smoke.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible to prevent deterioration of the air quality and the formation of mist.
This allows hot or cold air to be delivered quickly when required.
 Press this button to recirculate the interior air. Its indicator lamp comes on.
 Press the button again to allow fresh air into the passenger compartment. Its indicator lamp goes off.

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Front demist - defrost
These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
With manual air
conditioning
With Stop & Start, when demisting has been activated, the STOP mode is not available.
With manual or dual-zone
digital air conditioning
 Put the air flow, temperature and distribution controls to the dedicated marked position.  Press the "A /C " button for air conditioning; the indicator lamp in the button comes on.
 Press this button to demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows as quickly as possible.
(with the touch screen)
The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides optimum distribution towards the windscreen and side windows.  To stop, press this button again or on "AUTO" .
The system reverts to the previous settings.

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Rear screen demist - defrost
Switching on
Switching off
 Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with the button comes on.
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
The rear screen demist - defrost can only operate when the engine is running.
Switch off the heating of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon as you judge it possible, as reducing the consumption of electrical current reduces fuel consumption.
 It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The indicator lamp associated with the button switches off.

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Starting-switching off the engine, remote control
Put the gear lever into neutral.
A heavy object (key fob...), attached to the key and weighing down on its shaft in the ignition switch, could cause a malfunction.
Key left in the "Ignition on" position
On opening the driver's door, an alert message is displayed, accompanied by an audible signal, to remind you that the key is still in the ignition switch at position 1 (Stop) .
If the key has been left in the ignition switch at position 2 (Ignition on) , the ignition will be switched off automatically after one hour. To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to position 2 (Ignition on) .
Ignition switch
1. Stop position. 2. Ignition on position. 3. Starting position.
Starting using the key
 Insert the key in the ignition switch. The system recognises the starting code.  Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to position 3 (Starting) .
 When the engine starts, release the key.
 Immobilise the vehicle.  Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop) .  Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Switching off using the key
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of braking assistance.