steering column Peugeot 308 2015 Owner's Manual

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Starting-switching off the engine, remote control
Put the gear lever into neutral.
Ignition switch
1. Stop position.
2. I gnition on position.
3.
S

tarting position.
Starting using the key
the parking brake must be applied.
F
I
nsert the key in the ignition switch.


t
h
e system recognises the starting code.
F
u
n
lock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.
F

W

ith a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral then fully depress the clutch
pedal.
In certain circumstances, you may have
to apply some force to turn the wheels
(if the wheels are against a kerb, for
example).
F

W

ith an automatic gearbox, place the gear
lever in position N or P then firmly press
the brake pedal.
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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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