boot PEUGEOT 308 2014 Owner's Manual

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Lower tailgate
Opening Closing
Before opening the boot, ensure that there is nothing or anyone within the opening radius. For reasons of safety, correct operation and compliance with regulations, do not drive with the boot and the lower tailgate open. If the battery is disconnected, the boot cannot be opened. Do not climb onto the lower tailgate and do not subject it to heavy knocks, it may be damaged. Always close the lower tailgate and check that it is secured correctly before closing the boot. When closing the lower tailgate, ensure that no person or object is in the proximity of the moving parts to avoid any risk of injury or damage.
Do not open the lower tailgate when a towbar is fitted.
Maximum authorised weight on the lower tailgate when open: 200 kg .
 Push the handle C to the right and tilt the tailgate D g e nt l y.  Raise the tailgate D , push it fully to close it, check that it is secured correctly.

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B. Rear wiper selection ring:
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper will come into operation if the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming
Rear wiper
The function is activated or deactivated via the vehicle configuration menu. This function is activated by default.
If a significant accumulation of snow or ice is present, or when using a bicycle carrier on the boot, deactivate the automatic rear wiper via the multifunction screen configuration menu.

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This comes on automatically when the boot is opened and switches off automatically when the boot is closed.

Boot lamp
To r c h
Portable lamp, fitted in the boot wall, which can be used to light the boot or as a torch.
Operation
Once engaged firmly in its location, it comes
on automatically when the boot is opened and switches off automatically when the boot is closed. It operates with NiMH type rechargeable batteries. It has a battery life of approximately 45 minutes and recharges while you are driving.

Footwell lighting
Its operation is identical to that of the courtesy lamps. The lighting comes on when one of the
doors is opened.
The soft lighting provided by the footwell lamps improves visibility in the vehicle when the light i s p o o r.
Different lighting times are available: - when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes, - in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds, - when the engine is running, no limit.
Observe the polarities when fitting the rechargeable batteries. Never replace the rechargeable batteries with normal single-use batteries.
For the torch function, refer to the "Fittings" section.
Activation

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Rear armrest Ski fl ap
Opening
 Lower the rear armrest.  Pull the flap handle downwards.  Lower the flap.  Load the objects from inside the boot.
 Lower the rear armrest for a more comfortable position. The armrest incorporates two cup holders.
Comfort and storage device for the rear passengers. Arrangement for storing and transporting long objects.
Storage compartments
under the rear footwells
Depending on the configuration, the vehicle has storage compartments under the footwells, located for ward of the outer rear seats. Access is via clipped flaps with a handle A .

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Boot fi ttings
1. Load space cover
2. Hooks
3. 12 V accessor y socket (120 W)
4. To r c h
5. Rear seats folding controls
6. Adjustable boot (3 position floor)
7. Stowing rings on the floor
8. Storage trays

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The hooks can be used to secure shopping bags.
Hooks
To store it at the bottom of the boot:  remove the rear parcel shelf as described above,  place the floor at an angle,  place the rear parcel shelf in its location (recess marked A ), at bottom of the boot, A ), at bottom of the boot, A the rear parcel shelf will be protected if you place the floor in the intermediate position.
To put it back in place:  take hold of the rear parcel shelf with both hands then place it on its support,  unfold it to the boot pillars,  hook the two cords,  if necessary, press on the top of the rear parcel shelf, on the left and on the right, to engage the fixings.
When changing a wheel
The hooks facilitate access to the spare
wheel, retaining the boot carpet by means of the two cords.

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 Raise the boot carpet, hooking the two cords on the hooks, then gain access to the storage box. Depending on the configuration, this has areas for storing: - a box of spare bulbs, - a first aid kit, - a tyre repair kit, - two warning triangles, - ...
Storage box
 To connect a 12 V accessory (max power: 120 W), remove the cap and connect an appropriate adaptor.  Turn the key to the ignition on position.
12 V accessory socket Luggage retaining net
Hooked onto the stowing rings on the movable boot floor, the luggage retaining net available as an accessory enables you to secure your luggage. Observe the loads indicated on the side of the boot, in accordance with the position of the movable floor. For safety reasons in case of sharp braking, we recommend that heavy objects are placed on the floor as close as possible to the back of the rear seats.

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Adjustable boot floor
This three position floor allows you to optimise the volume of the boot by means of the guides placed on the sides: - High position (50 kg max): the floor is level with the closed lower tailgate. You can load objects while keeping an area protected and isolated. - Intermediate position (100 kg max): the floor is level with the open lower tailgate. You obtain a flat floor to the front seats when the rear seats are in the retracted position. - Low position (150 kg max): maximum boot volume (except for versions with a standard spare wheel).
To place and support the floor at an angle:  From the high position, raise the floor towards the load space cover.  Do not hesitate to pass the two retractable stops then place the floor back on these two stops.
To change the height of the floor:
 Push the floor fully for wards then, with the help of the support stops A , move the floor to the position required.
The floor is equipped with four stowing rings to secure your luggage, observing the loads indicated (in the boot).

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Torch
This is a removable lamp, fitted in the boot wall, which can be used to illuminate the boot or as a torch.
Operation
This torch operates with NiMH type rechargeable batteries. It has a battery life of approximately 45 minutes and charges while you are driving.
Use
 Extract the torch from its location pulling the side of the torch A .  Press the switch, located on the back, to switch the torch on or off.  Unfold the support, located on the back, to set down and raise the torch; for example, when changing a wheel.
Storing
 Put the torch back in place in its location starting with the narrow part B . If you have forgotten to switch off the torch, this switches it off automatically.
Rear side blinds
Fitted on the rear windows, these protect your young children from the sun.
 Pull the blind by the central tab.  Position the blind attachment on the hook.
It the torch is not engaged correctly, it may not charge and may not come on when the boot is opened.
For the boot lighting function, refer to the " Visibility" section.
Observe the polarities when fitting the batteries. Never replace the rechargeable batteries with normal single-use batteries.

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Temporary puncture repair kit
The kit is stowed in the boot under the floor. It is installed in the tool box, located under the storage box.
Complete system consisting of a compressor and a sealant cartridge which permits temporary repair of a tyre so that you can temporary repair of a tyre so that you can temporary repairdrive to the nearest garage. It is designed to repair most punctures which could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread or shoulder.
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle.
Do not use them for other purposes. 1. 12 V compressor. Contains a sealant cartridge for the temporary repair of a tyre and can be used to adjust the tyre pressures. 2. Two chocks to chock the vehicle. 3. Socket for security bolts (located in the glove box*) . For adapting the wheelbrace to the special security bolts.
4. Removable towing eye.
Access to the kit
Other accessory
Refer to the "Towing the vehicle" section.
The vehicle's electric system allows the connection of a compressor for long enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture repair or for inflating a small inflatable accessory.
* Depending on destination country.