Peugeot 308 2018 Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: PEUGEOT, Model Year: 2018, Model line: 308, Model: Peugeot 308 2018Pages: 324, PDF Size: 10.72 MB
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Deactivation of
the automatic
functions (with
electric parking
brake)Fixed.
The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty.
In the event of a fault, illumination of
this warning lamp is accompanied by
a warning message. Carry out (3) if automatic application/release is no
longer possible.
The parking brake can be released manually.
+ Automatic
application (with
electric parking
brake)
Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault".
The automatic application is not
available, the parking brake can only
be used manually. Use the electric parking brake control lever.
If automatic release is also not available, use manual
release.
+
+ Malfunction (with
electric parking
brake)
Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault". The parking brake is faulty: manual
and automatic functions may not be
working. When stationary, to immobilise your vehicle:
F
P
ull and hold the control lever for approximately 7
to 15
seconds, until the warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel.
If this procedure does not work, make your vehicle
safe:
F
P
ark on a level sur face.
F
W
ith a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox, select P, then put the
supplied chock against one of the wheels.
Then carry out (2).
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Actions/Observations
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Active Lane
Keeping
AssistanceFixed.
The system is deactivated or on
st a n d by.
Flashing. You are about to cross a broken
lane marking without operating the
direction indicators. The system is activated, then corrects the trajectory
on the side of the lane marking detected.
+ Fixed, accompanied
by the display of a
message and an
audible signal.The active lane keeping assistance
system is faulty.
Carry out (3).
Rear foglamps Fixed. The lamps are on.
Green warning/indicator lamps
Automatic
wipingFixed.
Automatic front wiping is activated.
Stop & Star t Fixed.
When the vehicle stops, the Stop &
Start puts the engine into STOP mode.
Flashing temporarily. STOP mode is momentarily
unavailable or START mode is
automatically triggered.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Actions/Observations
(1) : You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so and switch off the ignition. (3)
: Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
(2): Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Direction
indicatorsDirection indicators
with audible signal. The direction indicators are on.
Sidelamps Fixed. The lamps are on.
Dipped beam
headlamps Fixed.
The lamps are on.
Front foglamps Fixed. The front foglamps are on.
+
or Automatic
headlamp
dipping
Fixed.
The function has been activated via
the touch screen (Vehicle/Driving
m e n u).
The lighting control stalk is in the
"AUTO" position.
Blue warning/indicator lamps
Warning/indicator lamp StateCause Actions/Observations
Main beam
headlamps Fixed.
The lamps are on.
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Foot on clutchFixed. Stop & Start: the change to START
mode is rejected because the clutch
pedal is not fully depressed. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
EAT8 automatic
gearbox Fixed.
The EAT8 automatic gearbox is
locked. The Unlock
button must be pressed to unlock the
gearbox.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Actions/Observations
Black/white warning/indicator lamps
Foot on brakeFixed. Omission or insufficient pressure on
the brake pedal. With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
before releasing the parking brake, to move out of
position P
.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, it may be
necessary to press the brake pedal to unlock the
gearbox from mode N .
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
(1) : You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so and switch off the ignition. (2): Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop. (3)
: Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Indicators
Service indicator
The ser vice indicator is displayed on the
instrument panel. Depending on the vehicle
version:
-
t
he distance recorder display line indicates
the distance remaining before the next
ser vice is due, or the distance travelled
since it was due preceded by the sign "-". The distance indicated (in miles or
kilometres) is calculated according to the
distance covered and the time elapsed
since the last ser vice.
The alert may also be triggered close to a
due date.
Warning/indicator
lamp State
CauseActions/
Observations
Ser vice
spanner Lights up temporarily
when the ignition is
switched on.
Between 620 and 1,860 miles
( 1,000 and 3,000 km) remain
before the next ser vice is due.
Fixed, when the
ignition is switched on. The ser vice is due in
less than 620
miles
(1,000
km).Have your vehicle
serviced very soon.
+ Ser vice
spanner
flashing
Flashing then fixed,
when the ignition is
switched on.
(With BlueHDi Diesel
engines, associated
with the Ser vice
warning lamp). The servicing interval
has been exceeded.
Have your vehicle
ser viced as soon as
possible.
-
a
n alert message indicates the distance
remaining, as well as the period before the
next ser vice is due or how long it is overdue.
Resetting the service
indicator
The ser vice indicator must be reset after each
service.
If you have carried out the ser vice on your
vehicle yourself:
F
s
witch off the ignition,
F
p
ress and hold the trip distance recorder
reset button,
F
s
witch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
F
w
hen the display indicates " =0", release the
button; the spanner disappears.
If you have to disconnect the battery
following this operation, lock the vehicle
and wait at least 5
minutes for the reset to
be registered.
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Retrieving the service information
(Only with display screen 2.)
You can access the ser vice information at any
time.
F
P
ress the trip distance recorder reset
button.
The ser vice information is displayed for a few
seconds, then disappears.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
- in zone B , the temperature is too high;
the maximum temperature and the
central STOP warning lamps come on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
warning message in the screen.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do
so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
After first switching off the ignition, open
the bonnet cautiously and check the
coolant level.
For more information on Checking levels ,
refer to the corresponding section.
With the engine running, when the needle is:
-
i
n zone A , the temperature is correct,
Engine oil level indicator
With an electric oil level indicator, the state
of the engine oil level is displayed in the
instrument panel for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on, at the same time as the
servicing information.
The level read will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine
has been off for more than 30
minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level insufficient
This is indicated by the flashing of " OIL" or the
display of the " Oil level incorrect " message,
accompanied by the Ser vice warning lamp and
an audible signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.
For more information on Checking levels ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Oil level indicator fault
In the event of a fault with the electric
indicator, the oil level is no longer
monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer to the corresponding section.
AdBlue® range indicators
These range indicators are present only on BlueHDi
Diesel versions.
Once the AdBlue
® tank is on reser ve or after detection
of a fault with the SCR emissions control system,
when the ignition is switched on, an indicator displays
This is signalled by the flashing of " OIL _ _"
or the display of the " Oil level measurement
invalid " message. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
an estimate of the distance that can be covered, the
range, before engine starting is prevented.
In the event of the risk of non-
starting related to a lack of AdBlue®
The engine starting prevention system
required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is
e m pt y.
Range greater than 1,500
miles (2,400 km)
When the ignition is switched on, no
information on range is displayed automatically.
Pressing this button temporarily displays the
driving range*.
*
O
nly with display screen 2 .
With access via the boot
Remaining range between 1,500 and 375 miles
( 2,400 and 600 km)
Remaining range less than 375 miles (600 km)
When switching on the ignition, this warning lamp
c omes on, accompanied by an audible signal and
the display of a message (e.g. "Top up AdBlue:
Starting impossible in x miles") indicating the
remaining range expressed in miles or kilometres.
When driving, the message is displayed every
185
miles (300 km) until the level is topped up.
The reser ve level has been reached; it is
recommended that you top up as soon as possible.
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lam p flashes, accompanied by the permanent
lighting of the Ser vice warning lamp, an audible
signal and the display of a message (e.g. "Top up
AdBlue: Starting impossible in x miles") indicating
the remaining range expressed in miles or
kilometres.
When driving, this message is displayed every
30
seconds until the AdBlue level has been
topped up.
It is essential to top up as soon as possible and
before the tank is completely empty; other wise it
will not be possible to restart the engine after the
next stop.
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Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue®
The AdBlue® tank is empty: the starting
prevention system required by legislation
prevents starting of the engine.
To be able to restart the engine, it is
essential to add at least 5
litres of AdBlue
®
to its tank.
For more information on AdBlue
®
(BlueHDi engines) , and, in particular,
on topping up, refer to the corresponding
section.
With access via the fuel filler flap
Remaining range between 1,500 and
500 miles (2,400 and 800 km)
Remaining range between 500 and 62 miles (800 and 100 km)
Remaining range less than 62 miles (100 km)
When driving, the audible signal and the
message display are triggered every 6 miles
(10
km) until the AdBlue tank is topped up.
It is essential to top up as soon as possible and
before the tank is completely empty; other wise
it will not be possible to restart the engine after
the next stop.
Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue
®
The AdBlue® tank is empty: the starting
prevention system required by legislation
prevents starting of the engine.
To be able to restart the engine, it is
essential to add at least 5
litres of AdBlue
®
to its tank.
For more information on AdBlue
®
(BlueHDi engines) , and, in particular,
on topping up, refer to the corresponding
section.
When switching on the ignition, this warning lamp
flashes, along with the Service warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and the display of
the message "Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible".
When switching on the ignition, this warning lamp
comes on for about 30 seconds, accompanied by
an audible signal and the display of a message
(e.g. "Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible in x
miles") indicating the remaining range expressed in miles or kilometres.
The reser ve level has been reached; it is
recommended that you top up as soon as
possible.
These messages are accompanied by the
recommendation to not top up with more than
10
litres of AdBlue.
When switching on the ignition, this warning lamp
c omes on, accompanied by an audible signal (1
beep) and the display of a message (e.g. "Top up
AdBlue: Starting impossible in x miles") indicating the
remaining range expressed in miles or kilometres.
When driving, the audible signal and the message
display are triggered every 62
miles (100 km) until the
fluid is topped up.
It is essential to top up as soon as possible and before
the tank is completely empty; other wise it will not be
possible to restart the engine after the next stop.
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lam p flashes, accompanied by an audible signal
(1 beep) and the display of a message (e.g.
"Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible in x miles")
indicating the remaining range expressed in miles
or kilometres.
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of the message ""Top up
AdBlue: Starting impossible".
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In the event of a fault with the SCR
emissions control system
A system that prevents engine starting is
activated automatically from 685 miles
(1,100
km) after confirmation of a fault with
the SCR emissions control system.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
In the event of the detection of a fault
If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey, after
self-diagnosis of the SCR system.
These warning lamps come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the display of the
message "Emissions fault".
The alert is triggered when driving when the
fault is detected for the first time, then when
switching on the ignition for subsequent
journeys, while the fault persists. During the permitted driving phase
(between 0 and 685
miles (0 and 1,100 km))
While driving, the message is displayed every
30
seconds while the fault with the SCR emissions
control system persists.
The alert is repeated when switching on the
ignition.
You should go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Other wise you will not be able to restart the vehicle.
Starting prevented You have exceeded the authorised driving
limit: the starting prevention system
inhibits engine starting.
To be able to start the engine, you must call on
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Each time the ignition is switched on, these
warning lamps come on and the AdBlue
warning lamp flashes, accompanied by an
audible signal and the display of the message
"Emissions fault: Starting prevented". If a fault with the SCR system is confirmed
(after 31 miles (50 km) covered with the
permanent display of the message signalling
a fault), these warning lamps come on and the
AdBlue warning lamp flashes, associated with
an audible signal and the display of a message
(e.g. "Emissions fault: Starting prevented in
200
miles) indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres.
Distance recorders
The total and trip distances are displayed for
thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off,
when the driver's door is opened and when the
vehicle is locked or unlocked.
When travelling abroad, you may need
to change the unit of distance: the speed
display must be expressed in the official
units of the country (km or miles). The
change of units is done via the screen
configuration menu, with the vehicle
stationary.
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Total distance recorder
It measures the total distance travelled by the
vehicle since its first registration.
Trip distance recorder
It measures the distance travelled since it was
reset by the driver.
F
W
ith the ignition on, press the button until
zeroes appear.
Lighting dimmer
For the manual adjustment of the brightness of
the instrument panel and the touch screen.
Operates only when the vehicle's exterior
lighting is on.
Instrument panel
With the exterior lighting on, press this button
to adjust the brightness of the dashboard
lighting, the touch screen and the ambient
lighting. Release the button when the desired
level is reached.
Touch screen
F Press on the Vehicle/Driving menu.
F I n this menu, select the Vehicle settings
tab, then Comfort lighting .
F
A
djust the brightness (only for the touch
screen) by pressing on the " +" or " -" buttons.
Trip computer
Information displayed about the current journey
(range, current fuel consumption, average fuel
consumption, etc.).
Data displays
With display screen 1 and the audio system:
With display screen
2:
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