PEUGEOT 308 2018 User Guide

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Customisation of the
instrument panel
** Versions with touch screen. You can modify the appearance of the
instrument panel, by choosing:
-
t
he instrument panel display colour**,
-
a d
isplay mode.
Display language and units
They depend on the configuration of the
multifunction screen (configuration menu).
When travelling abroad, the speed must
be shown in the official units of the
country you are driving in (km/h, km or
mph, miles).
As a safety measure, these adjustments
must be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Choosing a display colour
This depends on the ambience activated by the
i- Cockpit Amplify function.
The possible choices are:
F
"Relax ": grey,
F
"Boost ": red,
F


"Normal " (no ambience activated): blue.
For more information on the i-Cockpit Amplify
function , refer to the corresponding section.
Choice of display mode
Each mode corresponds to the type of
information displayed in the instrument panel.
-

"
DIALS": standard display of the analogue
and digital speedometers, the rev counter,
the fuel gauge, the engine coolant
temperature indicator and the distance
recorders.
-

"
NAVIGATION": standard display with, in
addition, the current navigation information
(map and navigation instructions). -

"
DRIVING": standard display with, in
addition, the current driving aid systems
information.
-
"
MINIMAL": minimal display with digital
speedometer and the distance recorders
and, in the event of a warning only, the
fuel gauge and the coolant temperature
i n d i c a t o r.
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"
TRIP COMPUTER"* minimal display
with, in addition, the rev counter, current
information and the trip recorder selected
(1 or 2).
or
-
"
PERSONAL"**: minimal display with,
in addition, the selection made from the
touch screen of the type of information
displayed in the customisable areas on
the left and right.
To modify the display mode of the instrument
panel:
F
T
urn the wheel located on the left of the
steering wheel to display and scroll through
the different modes on the right-hand side
of the instrument panel.
F
O
nce the selected display mode appears,
press on the wheel to validate.
The new display mode is applied instantly.
To enter settings for the "PERSONAL"
display mode and select the information to
be displayed in the customisable areas of the
instrument panel:
or F

Sel
ect the Settings menu in the
upper bar of the touch screen.
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* Versions with monochrome screen.
**
V
ersions with touch screen.
F

Sel

ect "
Settings ".
F

P

ress the "
Dashboard
configuration " button.
As a safety measure, these adjustments
must be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
F

F

or each customised displayed area, left
and right, select a type of information using
the corresponding scroll arrows in the
touch screen:
•

"
Driving aids ",
•

"
Default " (empt y),
•

"
Engine info " (Dynamic pack),
•

"
G-metres " (Dynamic pack),
•

"
Temperatures " (engine oil),
•

"
Media ",
•

"
Navigation ",
•

"
Trip computer ",
•

"
Rev counter ".
F
C
onfirm to save and quit. If the current display mode is "PERSONAL", the
new selection is displayed immediately.
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Warning and indicator lamps
When the ignition is
switched on
Certain warning lamps come on in the
instrument panel for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
Most warning lamps in the instrument panel are
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal.Certain warning lamps may come on in
one of two modes: fixed (continuous) or
flashing.
Only by relating the type of illumination
to the operation of the vehicle can it be
determined whether the situation is normal
or a fault has occurred.
For more information, refer to the
corresponding tables of warning and
indicator lamps.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle
is being driven, illumination of one or more
of the following warning lamps indicates a
fault which requires action on the part of
the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a
warning lamp must be investigated further
using the associated alert message.
If you encounter any problems, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Operation indicator lamps
If one or more of the following indicator lamps
come on, this confirms that the corresponding
system has been switched on.
Deactivation indicator
lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes
on, this confirms that the corresponding system
has been switched off intentionally.
This may be accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Red warning / indicator lamps STOP Fixed, associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by the
display of a message and
an audible signal. Illumination of this warning lamp
is related to a serious fault with
the engine, braking system,
power steering, automatic
gearbox or a major electrical
fault. You must stop the vehicle as soon as traffic and
safety conditions permit.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ Maximum
coolant
temperature
Fixed, accompanied by
the STOP warning lamp.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up to the required level if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Engine oil
pressure Fixed.
There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Door(s) open Fixed, associated with a
message identifying the
d o o r. Speed below 6
mph (10 km/h), a
door or the boot is not properly
closed. Close the door or boot.
Fixed, associated with a
message identifying the
door, together with an
audible signal. Speed above 6
mph (10 km/h), a
door or the boot is not properly
closed.
Non-fastening /
unfastening of
the seat belts Fixed.
The driver and/or the front/rear
passenger has not fastened or
has unfastened their seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
The illuminated dots represent the passengers that
have not fastened / unfastened their seat belt.
They come on:
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f
ixed for 30 about seconds on starting the vehicle,
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f
ixed from 0 to 12 mph (0 to 20 km/h) when driving,
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f
lashing above 12 mph (20 km/h), accompanied by
an audible signal for around 120
seconds.
Battery charge
*Fixed. The battery charging circuit has
a fault (dirty or loose terminals,
slack or cut alternator belt, etc.). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The battery charging level requires the vehicle to be
stopped immediately, as soon as road and safety
conditions permit.
If the electric parking brake does not work, immobilise
the vehicle:
F

W
ith a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox, put the chocks against
one of the wheels.
*

D
epending on the country of sale.
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Electric parking
brakeFixed.
The electric parking brake is
applied. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp: with your foot on the brake pedal, briefly push the
parking brake control lever.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Electric parking brake
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Flashing. The electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground (horizontally).
With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
With an automatic gearbox, place the gear selector in
mode P
.
Switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brakes Fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with a fluid approved by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ Fixed, associated with
the ABS warning lamp.
The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system is
faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Orange warning / indicator lamps Braking Fixed. A minor fault with the braking
system. Drive carefully.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has
a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
Dynamic stability
control
(DSC/ASR) Flashing.
The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.
Fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake Fixed.
The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated. Activate the functions again.
For more information on the Electric parking brake
,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Service Temporarily on,
accompanied by the
display of a message. One or more minor faults for
which there is no specific warning
lamp have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel.
You can deal with some problems yourself, such as a
door open or the start of saturation of the particle filter
(as soon as the traffic conditions allow, regenerate the
filter by driving at a speed of at least 37

m
ph (60
k
m/h),
until the warning lamp goes off).
For any other problems, such as a fault with the tyre
under-inflation detection system, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fixed, accompanied by
the display of a message. One or more major faults for
which there is no specific warning
lamp have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel; you must then
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fixed, associated with
the flashing and then
fixed display of the
service spanner. The servicing interval has been
exceeded.
Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be ser viced as soon as possible.
Distance Aler t
/
Active Safety
Brake Flashing.
The system is operating. The system brakes briefly so as to reduce the speed
of collision with the vehicle ahead.
Fixed, accompanied
by a message and an
audible signal. The system has a fault.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Distance Aler t
/
Active Safety
Brake Fixed, accompanied by a
message.
The system has been
deactivated, via the vehicle
configuration menu. For more information on the Distance Aler t / Active
Safety Brake
system, refer to the corresponding
section.
Lane Depar ture
Warning System Flashing, accompanied
by an audible signal. A lane marking has been crossed
on the left or right. Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to
return to the correct trajectory.
For more information on the Lane Depar ture
Warning System
, refer to the corresponding section.
Fixed, accompanied by
the display of a message. The system has a fault.
Be vigilant and drive carefully.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Active Lane
Departure
Warning System Fixed.
The system has been automatically
deactivated or placed on standby.For more information on the Active Lane Depar ture
Warning System
, refer to the corresponding section.
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,
an audible signal and the
Service warning lamp.The system has a fault.
Be vigilant and drive carefully.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
For more information on the Active Lane Depar ture
Warning System, refer to the corresponding section.
Under-inflation Fixed. The pressure in one or more
tyres is too low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the tyres
are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after adjusting one or more
tyre pressures and after changing one or more wheels.
For more information on Under-inflation detection , refer
to the corresponding section.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
+ Flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.
The tyre pressure monitoring
system has a fault or no sensor
is detected on one of the wheels. Under-inflation detection is no longer assured.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Airbags Temporarily on. This warning lamp comes on for
a few seconds when you turn on
the ignition, then goes off.
This warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fixed.One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Front passenger
airbag Fixed, in the seat belt
and front passenger
airbag warning lamps
display. The control switch, located in
the glove box, is set to the "
OFF"
position.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a rearward facing
child seat, unless there is a fault
with the airbags (airbag warning
lamp on). Set the control to the "
ON" position to activate the
front passenger airbag. In this case, do not install a
rear ward facing child seat on this seat.
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