tow PEUGEOT 308 2015 Owner's Manual

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Lateral airbags
System which contributes towards improving
the protection of the driver and front passenger
in the event of a serious side impact in order to
limit the risk of injury to the chest.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the front, in the
outer side of the seat back frame.
Deployment
The lateral airbags are deployed unilaterally in
the event of a serious side impact applied to all
or part of the side impact zone B, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the front
occupant of the vehicle and the corresponding
door panel.
Curtain airbags
System which contributes towards improving
the protection of the driver and passengers
(with the exception of the rear centre
passenger) in the event of a serious side
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the
side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area.
Deployment
The curtain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. S ide impact zone.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
in the screen, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked. The airbags may no longer be
deployed in the event of a serious impact.
In the event of a minor impact or bump
on the side of the vehicle or if the
vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be
deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision,
the airbag is not deployed.
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The electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:
-

A
utomatic application/release
A

pplication is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator,
-

M
anual application/release
T

he parking brake can be applied /
released manually by pulling control
lever


A.
Electric parking brake
Deactivating automatic
operation
Activation / deactivation of
automatic mode is done via
the vehicle configuration menu
(automatic mode is on by
default).
Deactivation is confirmed by
illumination of this indicator lamp in
the instrument panel, accompanied
by the display of a message.
If automatic mode is deactivated, the parking
brake is then applied and released manually .
Deactivation is recommended in
particularly cold conditions (ice) and
when towing (breakdown, caravan...).
Where the automatic operation cannot
be deactivated, refer to the "Parking the
vehicle, brake released" section.
Do not place any object (packet of
cigarettes, telephone, ...) behind the
electric brake control.
Label on the door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake applied indicator lamp is
on in the instrument panel. For certain countries of sale, automatic
application when the engine is switched off
and automatic release when you press the
accelerator can be deactivated.
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With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off,
pull

the control lever A towards you.
-

i
llumination of the parking brake
applied indicator lamp,
-

d
isplay of the "Parking brake applied"
message.
Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press the brake
pedal or the accelerator, pull then release the
control lever A .
-

t
he parking brake application
indicator lamp going off,
-

t
he display of the "Parking brake released"
message.
Manual application
- illumination of the P indicator lamp in the control lever A ,-
the P indicator lamp in the
control lever A going of f,
When the driver’s door is opened with
the engine running, there is an audible
signal and a message is displayed
if the parking brake has not been
applied (unless the selector lever is
in position
P (Park) in the case of an
automatic gearbox). If you pull the control lever A
without pressing the brake
pedal, the parking brake will not be released
and a warning lamp will come on in the
instrument panel. Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake indicator lamp and the


P
indicator lamp in the control lever A ,
are on.
Full application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
Application of the parking brake is
confirmed

by:
To immobilise the vehicle,
engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle
it is essential to manually
apply the parking
brake by pulling


control lever A.
-

i
llumination of the parking
braking indicator lamp,
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
-

i
llumination of the P indicator
lamp in the control lever A ,
When the driver’s door is opened, an
audible signal heard and a message is
displayed if the parking brake has not
been applied (unless the selector lever
is in position P (Park) in the case of an
automatic gearbox).
-

d
isplay of the "Parking brake applied"
message.
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Automatic application,
engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
Maximum application is essential:
-

i

n the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
-

w

hen the gradient you are parked on is
variable in its effect (e.g. on a ferry, in a
lorry, during towing). -

i
llumination of the parking brake
applied indicator lamp,
-

d
isplay of the "Parking brake applied"
message.
The characteristic noise of operation confirms
the application of the electric parking brake. The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
-

i
llumination of the P indicator
lamp in the control lever A ,
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake indicator lamp is on in the
instrument panel.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, turn the front
wheels towards the pavement and
engage a gear when you park.
When stationary, with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking brake.
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a
maximum application of the parking
brake then turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a
gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.
Maximum application
If necessary, you can make a maximum
application of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull on the control lever
A,
until you see the message "Parking brake
applied" and a beep is heard.
Full release of the parking brake is
confirmed


by:
-

t
he parking brake application
indicator lamp going off,
-

t
he display of the "Parking brake released"
message. -
the P indicator lamp in the
control lever A going of f,
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator :
F

M
anual gearbox : press down fully on the
clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse,
press on the accelerator pedal and move
of f.
F

E
lectronic gearbox : select position A, M
or R then press the accelerator pedal.
F

A
utomatic gearbox : select position D, M
or R then press the accelerator pedal.
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T appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme "T"
F Press button " T", after starting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves the vehicle's ability
to move off and traction when grip is poor. S appears in the instrument panel.
Sport programme "S"
F Press button "S"
, after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
Sport and snow programmes
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.
Return to automatic
operation
F At any time, press the button selected again to quit the programme engaged and
return to auto-adaptive mode.
Manual operation
F Select position M for sequential changing
of the six gears.
F

P
ush the lever towards the + sign to
change up a gear.
F

P
ull the lever towards the - sign to change
down a gear.
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in
the instrument panel.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode. It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1

automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode. If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
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The parking sensors are switched off:
- w hen you come out of reverse gear,
-

w
hen the speed is higher than 6 mph
(10 km/h) in for ward gear,
-

w
hen the vehicle has been stationary for
more than three seconds in forward gear.
Deactivation
Operating fault
F Press button A again, the warning lamp switches off, the system is reactivated.
F

P

ress button A , the warning lamp comes
on, the system is fully deactivated. If an operating fault occurs, this
warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message
appears in the multifunction screen,
accompanied by an audible signal (short beep),
when reverse gear is engaged.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The parking sensor system cannot, in
any circumstances, replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The system will be deactivated
automatically when a trailer is being
towed or when a bicycle carrier is fitted
(vehicle fitted with a towbar or bicycle
carrier recommended by PEUGEOT).In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)
indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
When the vehicle is being driven at
a speed below approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h), certain sources of noise
(motorcycles, lorries, pneumatic
drills, ...) may trigger the parking sensor
audible signals.
Reactivation
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Checks

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Fuel tank
Low fuel levelRefuelling
A label affixed to the inside of the filler flap
reminds you of the type of fuel to be used
according to your engine.
More than 5 litres of fuel must be added in
order to be registered by the fuel gauge.
When the low fuel level is reached,
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in
the multifunction screen. When the lamp first
comes on, there is approximately 6 litres of
fuel remaining.
Until sufficient fuel has been added, this
warning lamp appears every time the ignition
is switched on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message. When driving, this
audible signal and message are repeated with
increasing frequency, as the fuel level drops
towards "0" .
Capacity of the tank: approximately 60 litres.
You must refuel to avoid running out of
fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also
to the "Checks" section. The key cannot be removed from the
lock until the cap is put back on the
tank.
Opening the cap may trigger an inrush
of air. This vacuum, which is completely
normal, is caused by the sealing of the
fuel system.
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Brake disc wear Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval
for this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the level checking interval for this
component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the level checking interval for this
component. This system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Electric parking brake
Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, PEUGEOT selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
For more information on the
electric parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Tool kit
This is a set of tools provided with the vehicle. The content depends on your vehicle's equipment (temporary puncture repair kit or spare wheel).
Access to the tools
The main tools are stowed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
For access to them:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

p
lace the adjustable boot floor at an angle
(refer to the "Fittings" section),
F

r
aise the floor,
F

s
ecure it by hooking its cords on the hooks
on the load space cover support,
For versions with a standard or
"space-saver" spare wheel
F remove the polystyrene storage box,
F u nclip by pulling at the top then remove the
carrier containing the tools.
For BlueHDi versions with
"space-saver" spare wheel
F remove the spare wheel,
F r emove the polystyrene storage box,
F

p
ush the jack for wards then lift it at the
r e a r.
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Practical information