warning PEUGEOT 308 2017 Owner's Guide

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Boot
Opening the tailgate
F With the vehicle unlocked or with the electronic key of the Keyless Entry and
Starting system in the recognition zone,
press the central tailgate control.
F

Ra
ise the tailgate.
Closing the tailgate
When selective unlocking is activated,
the electronic key must be close to the
rear of the vehicle. F

L
ower the tailgate using the interior grips.
F
R
elease the grips and press down on the
outside of the tailgate to close it.
With the exterior tailgate control
The tailgate is not designed to take a
bicycle carrier. If the tailgate is not properly closed:
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e
ngine running
, this warning
lamp and a message appear in
the instrument panel for a few
seconds,
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v
ehicle running (speed above 6 mph
(10
km/h)), this warning lamp and a
message appear in the instrument panel
for a few seconds, accompanied by an
audible signal.
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Access

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Rear fittings
A 230 V / 50 Hz socket (maximum power:
150 W) is located on the back of the centre
console under a protective cover.
This socket works with the engine running, as
well as in STOP mode with Stop & Start.
F
Ra
ise the protective cover.
F

C
heck that the green indicator lamp is on.
F

C
onnect your multimedia or other electrical
device (telephone charger, laptop
computer, CD-DVD player, baby food
warmer...).
230 V / 50 Hz power socket
In the event of a fault with the socket, the green
warning lamp flashes.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop. Connect only one device at a time to
the socket (no extension or multi-way
connector).
Connect only devices with class II
insulation (shown on the device).
Do not use a device with a metal case
(electric shaver, ...).
As a safety measure, when electrical
consumption is high and when required
by the vehicle's electrical system
(particular weather conditions, electrical
overload...), the current supply to
the socket will be cut off; the green
indicator lamp goes off.
F
T
o connect a 12 V accessory (max power:
120 W), lift the cover and connect a
suitable adaptor.
12 V accessory socket
The connection of an electrical device
not approved by PEUGEOT, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor telephone
reception or inter ference with displays
in the screens.
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Ease of use and comfort

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Without AUTO lighting
With AUTO lighting
F Turn the ring A to place the desired symbol against the mark.
Exterior lighting control stalk
Lighting off (ignition off) /
Daytime running lamps (engine running).
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Daytime running lamps / Dipped
beam / Main beam.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Displays
Selection of main lighting mode
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.
Headlamp dipping
F Pull the stalk B toward you to switch
between dipped and main beam
headlamps.
In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
Main lighting
"Highway" function
On versions fitted with "Full LED"
technology headlamps, the range
of the dipped beam headlamps is
automatically increased once the
speed of the vehicle is above 68 mph
(110


km/h). A fault with a lamp is signalled by
the permanent illumination of this
warning lamp, accompanied by the
display of a message and an audible
signal.
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Direction indicators
F Left: lower the lighting stalk passing the point of resistance.
F

R
ight: raise the lighting stalk passing the
point of resistance.Three flashes of the direction
indicators
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times.
If you forget to cancel the
direction indicators for more than
twenty

seconds, the volume of the
audible signal will increase if the speed
is above 40 mph (60 km/h). On versions fitted with LED direction indicators,
the line of LEDs is illuminated sequentially.
The brightness of the daytime runnning lamps
is reduced during sequential operation of the
direction indicators.
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
F

D
epending on version, within one minute
of switching off the ignition, operate the
lighting control stalk up or down depending
on the traffic side (for example: when
parking on the left; lighting control stalk
upwards; the right hand sidelamps are on).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the central position.
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Headlamp beam height adjustment
Automatic adjustment of
"Full LED" technology
headlamps
This system automatically adjusts the height
of the beams from this type of headlamp,
according to the load in the vehicle, to avoid
causing a nuisance to other road users.Do not touch the "Full LED" technology
headlamps. Risk of electrocution!
Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The initial setting is position "0" .
Manual adjustment of
halogen headlamps
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the beams of the halogen headlamps
should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.
0

D
river or driver + front passenger.
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D
river + front passenger + rear
passengers.
1

5
people.
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5 p
eople + a load in the boot.
2

D
river + a load in the boot. If a fault occurs, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message and an
audible signal.
The system then places the headlamp beams
in the lowest position.
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Automatic guide-me-home
lighting
With the "Automatic illumination of headlamps"
function activated, under low ambient light, the
sidelamps, dipped beam headlamps and door
mirror spotlamps come on automatically when
the ignition is switched off.
Activation, deactivation and the duration of the
guide-me-home lighting are set in the vehicle
parameters menu in the screen.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
When a low level of ambient light is detected by a sunshine sensor, the number plate
lamps, sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on automatically, without any action
on the part of the driver. They can also come on if rain is detected, at the same time as automatic
operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Activation
F Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position.
Activation of the function is accompanied by
the display of a message.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed in
the instrument panel accompanied by
an audible signal and/or a message.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located at the top centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
Deactivation
F Turn the ring to another position.
Deactivation of the function is accompanied by
the display of a message. In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this
case, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
F
A
ny action on the wiper stalk within
one
minute after switching off the ignition
places the wiper blades vertically on the
screen.
F

T
o park the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk. To maintain the effectiveness of the
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
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h
andle them with care,
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c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-

a
void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
-

r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
Screenwash fluid low level
When the low fluid level is reached in the
reservoir, this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, accompanied by a
message and an audible signal.
The warning lamp come son when the ignition
is switched on, or every time the stalk is
operated, until the reservoir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash fluid
reservoir.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades or
the pump, do not operate the screenwash
if the screenwash reservoir is empty.
Only operate the screenwash if there
is no risk of the fluid freezing on the
windscreen and hindering visibility.
Always use screenwash fluid suitable
for low temperatures during the winter
period.
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Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
Switching on
F Briefly push the control stalk down.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has
been accepted.
Switching off
F Briefly push the control stalk down again, or place the control stalk in another
position ( Int, 1 or 2 ).
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
one


minute.
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by a
message.
This warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel, accompanied by a
message.
The windscreen wipers operate automatically, adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall without any action on the part of the driver.
Detection of rainfall is by means of a sensor at the top centre of the windscreen, behind the rear view mirror.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have them checked by PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the top
centre of the windscreen.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
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General safety recommendations
Labels are applied at various
points on your vehicle. They carry
safety warnings as well as vehicle
identification information. Do not
remove them: they form an integral part
of your vehicle.
For any work on your vehicle, use
a qualified workshop that has the
technical information, skills and
equipment required, all of which a
PEUGEOT dealer is able to provide.We draw your attention to
the following points:
- The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories not listed by
PEUGEOT
may cause excessive
current consumption and faults and
failures with the electrical system of
your vehicle. Contact a PEUGEOT
dealer for information on the range
of recommended accessories.
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A
s a safety measure, access to
the diagnostic socket, used for
the vehicle's electronic systems,
is reserved strictly for PEUGEOT
dealers or qualified workshops,
equipped with the special tools
required (risk of malfunctions of the
vehicle's electronic systems that
could cause breakdowns or serious
accidents). The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible if this
advice is not followed.
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A

ny modification or adaptation
not intended or authorised by
Automobiles PEUGEOT or
carried out without meeting the
technical requirements defined
by the manufacturer would lead
to the suspension of the legal and
contractual warranties.
Installation of accessory
radio communication
transmitters
Before installing a radio communication
transmitter, you must contact a
PEUGEOT dealer for the specification
of transmitters which can be fitted
(frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive


(2004/104/EC).
Depending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalysers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
at the rear of the vehicle...
Safety

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Hazard warning lamps
Visual warning with all of the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
F
P
ress this button, all of the direction
indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the force of deceleration, the hazard warning
lamps come on automatically. They switch off
automatically the first time you accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off by pressing
the switch on the dashboard.
Horn
Audible warning to alert other road users to an
imminent danger.
F

P
ress the central part of the multifunction
steering wheel.
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Safety