Peugeot 308 2015.5 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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F With a petrol engine, operate the starter motor by turning the key to position 3
until the engine starts, without pressing
the accelerator. Once the engine starts,
release the key. F
W ith a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operates the
engine pre-heating.
F

W
ait until this warning lamp
goes off in the instrument panel
then operate the starter motor
by turning the key to position 3
until the engine starts, without
pressing the accelerator. Once
the engine starts, release
t h e


key.
In wintry conditions, the pre-heater warning
lamp will stay on for a longer period.
When the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on.
In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine running to warm up, but set
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed. If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition.
Wait a few moments before trying
again. If the engine does not start after
a few attempts, do not keep trying: you
risk damaging the starter motor and the
engine.
Call on a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
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 s

witch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to
position
2

(Ignition on) .
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death.
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and the durability
of the mechanical components of your
vehicle, the engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off. F
Imm obilise the vehicle.
F tu rn the key fully towards you to
position


1

(Stop).
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
t
o l
ock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
Switching off using the key
to facilitate unlocking of the steering
wheel, it is recommended that you
place the wheels in the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
F

C
heck that the parking brake is
correctly applied, particularly
when parking on a slope.
●

W
ith a manual parking brake,
the lever must be pulled up.
●

W
ith an electric parking brake,
the indicator lamp in the
control lever must be on. When leaving the vehicle, remove the
key and lock the doors.
Never switch off the ignition until the vehicle
has been brought to a complete stop.
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For Diesel vehicles, in sub-
zero temperatures the engine
will not start until the pre-heater
warning lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on
after pressing the "S
tA

R
t/
StO

P" button, press down on
the brake or clutch pedal until
the warning lamp goes off,
without pressing the "S
tA

R
t/
StO

P" button again, until the
engine starts and runs.
F

W

ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
depress the clutch pedal fully and maintain
pressure until the engine starts.
Starting
F Press the " START/STOP"
button.
th
e presence in the recognition zone of
the electronic key of the "Keyless e
n
try
and Starting" system is essential. For
reasons of safety, do not leave this zone
while the engine is running.
A message is displayed if the electronic
key is not detected in the zone. Move
the electronic key into the zone to be
able to start the engine.
Starting and switching off the engine,
"Keyless e
n
try and Starting"
F the steering column unlocks and the
engine starts more or less immediately.
(Read the information on Diesel versions). If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "StA
Rt/ StO P" button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed.
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If the vehicle is not immobilised,
the engine will not stop.
Switching off
F Immobilise the vehicle.F
W
ith the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
th

e engine stops and the steering column is
locked.
Ignition on position
(accessories)
If you use the accessory position for too
long, the system automatically goes into
economy mode to avoid the risk of a flat
battery.
Pressing the "S
tA

R
t/

S
tO

P" button, with no
action on the pedals, allows the ignition to
be switched on and so activate the ancillary
equipment.
F

P

ress the "S
tA

R
t/

S
tO

P" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
F

P

ress the button again to switch off the
ignition and so allow the vehicle to be
locked.
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Key left in reader
You are warned by a message if the
electronic key is is still in the reader on
opening the driver's door.
Emergency starting
When the electronic key is in the recognition
zone and your vehicle does not start after
pressing the "S
tA
R
t/
S
tO
P" button:
F

I
nsert the electronic key in the reader.
F

F
ully declutch.
F

P
ress the "S
tA
R
t/
S
tO
P" button.


t
h
e engine starts. In the event of an emergency only, the engine
can be switched of without conditions.
t
o d
o
this, press and hold the "S
tA
R
t/
S
tO
P" button
for about 3 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
If the electronic key is no longer in the
recognition zone when you close a door or
when you (later) request switching off the
engine, a message appears in the instrument
panel.
Emergency switch-off Remote control not recognised
F Press and hold the "StARt/ StO P" button
for about 3 seconds if you want to force
switching off the engine.
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Manual parking brake
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your
vehicle.
F

W
ith your foot on the brake pedal, pull the
parking brake lever up gently, press the
release button then lower the lever fully. When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and
switch off the ignition.
When the vehicle is being driven, this
warning lamp coming on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message,
indicates that the parking brake is still
on or has not been fully released. Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the
application and release of the manual
parking brake.
Release Application
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
the keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
th

is electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a P
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Ot
dealer as soon as possible.
For reasons of safety and theft
protection, do not leave your electronic
key in the vehicle, even when you are
close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it on your person.
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electric parking brake
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
Indicator lamp
this indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever to confirm the application of the
parking brake.
th

e system allows the application of the
parking brake on switching off the engine and
release as the vehicle moves off.
When towing, parking on a steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden,
turn the wheels towards the kerb and
engage a gear.
For towing, you vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
It goes off to confirm the release of the parking
brake.
th
e indicator lamp in the control lever
flashes during manual application or
release. In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake no longer works.
As a safety measure, if the parking
brake is not applied, immobilise the
vehicle by engaging a gear (with a
manual gearbox) or placing a chock at
one of the wheels.
Contact a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
th
e driver can take over at any time to apply
or release the parking brake, by operating the
control lever.
-
B
y briefly pulling
the control
lever to apply the brake,
-
B
y briefly pushing

the control lever, while
pressing the foot
brake, to release.
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Automatic release
the complete release of the parking
brake is confirmed by the brake
indicator lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake released".
When stationary with the engine running, do not
depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, you
risk releasing the parking brake.
Automatic application
Application of of the parking
brake is confirmed by illumination
of the brake indicator lamp and
the P indicator lamp in the control
lever, accompanied by the display of
the message "Parking brake applied".
With the engine stalled or in S
tO

P
mode of Stop & Start, automatic
application does not take place.
With automatic operation, you can
manually apply or release the parking
brake using the control lever.
en

sure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
th

e electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator: With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake is
automatically applied when the ignition is
switched off
.
With a manual gearbox
F Fully depress the clutch pedal,
engage 1st or reverse gear.
F
P
ress the accelerator pedal and release
the clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox
F Select position D , M or R.
F P ress the accelerator pedal.
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Label on door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake is applied: the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel and
the control lever must be on fixed, not
flashing.
If the parking brake is not applied, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed on opening the driver's door.
Application of of the parking
brake is confirmed by illumination
of the brake indicator lamp and
the

P

indicator lamp in the control
lever, accompanied by the display of
a message.
Manual release
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a
message is displayed.
With the vehicle stationary: briefly pull the control lever.
Confirmation of the instruction is signaled by
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
l eve r.
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake:
F
p
ress the brake pedal,
F

b

riefly push the control lever.
Manual application Recommendations
the area in front of the electric parking
brake control is not intended for the
storage of objects.
th

e complete release of the parking brake
is confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and
the

P indicator lamp in the control lever going
off, accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal until the doors are
closed.
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Immobilising the vehicle
with the engine running
Application of of the parking
brake is confirmed by illumination
of the brake indicator lamp and
the P indicator lamp in the control
lever, accompanied by the display of
a message.
th

e complete release of the parking
brake is confirmed by the brake
indicator lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of a
message.
to i

mmobilise the vehicle with the engine
running, briefly pull the control lever. In very cold conditions (risk of
freezing), recovery, car wash tunnel, it
is recommended that the parking brake
not be applied.
Parking the vehicle with the
parking brake released
F Switch off the ignition. F
R
elease the parking brake manually by
pushing the control lever while keeping
your foot on the brake.
to

immobilise your vehicle, engage a
gear or fit a chock to one of the wheels.
F

S

witch off the engine.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed
by illumination of of the indicator lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever.
F

S

witch the ignition on again, without
starting the engine.
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