ESP PEUGEOT 308 2018 Owner's Guide

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Folding the backrests
The folding of the backrest is
accompanied by a slight lowering of the
corresponding cushion.
To obtain a flat sur face, it is necessary to
place the adjustable boot floor in the high
position.
When the backrest is released, the red
indicator is visible in the release grip.
Folding from the passenger
compartmentFolding from the boot
Each section of the backrest has two release
controls:
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rip 1 on the outer edge of the backrest,
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ever 2 on the boot side trim.
First steps:
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ower the head restraints,Folding or unfolding the seat backrests must
only be done with the vehicle stationary.
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f necessary, move the front seats for ward,
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old away the rear armrest,
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heck that nothing or no person might
inter fere with the folding of the backrests
(clothing, luggage, etc.). F

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ress the backrest release grip 1.F

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uide the backrest 3 down to the horizontal
position.
F
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heck that the outer seat belts are lying
correctly on the backrests.
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Recommendations for ventilation and
air conditioning
In order for these systems to be fully
effective, follow the operation and
maintenance guidelines below:
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o ensure that the air is distributed
evenly, keep the external air intake
grilles at the base of the windscreen,
the nozzles, the vents, the air outlets
and the air extractor in the boot free
from obstructions.
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o not cover the sunshine sensor,
located on the dashboard; this is used
for regulation of the automatic air
conditioning system.
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perate the air conditioning system for
at least 5 to 10
minutes once or twice
a month to keep it in per fect working
o r d e r.
F

E
nsure that the passenger
compartment filter is in good condition
and have the filter elements replaced
regularly. We recommend the use of
a combined passenger compartment
filter. Thanks to its special active
additive, it contributes to the purification
of the air breathed by the occupants
and the cleanliness of the passenger
compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits). If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high,
first air the passenger compartment for
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water under the vehicle which is per fectly
normal.
Stop & Star t
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you may
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section.
F
T o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly
as recommended in the Warranty and
Maintenance Record.
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f the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep
gradient in high temperatures, switching off
the air conditioning increases the available
engine power and so improves the towing
ability.
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Manual air conditioning
1.Temperature settings.
2. Air conditioning On/Off.
3. Air distribution adjustment.
4. Air flow adjustment.
5. Recirculation of interior air.
The air conditioning system operates only with
the engine running.
Temperature adjustment
F Turn this knob from blue (cold) to red (hot).
Air distribution adjustment
Windscreen and side windows.
Central and side vents.
Footwells. F
P

ress this button as many times as
necessary to obtain the desired air
distribution.
The air distribution can be adapted by combining
the corresponding orange indicator lamps.
Air flow adjustment
F Press the " large fan" or "small
fan " button to increase or
decrease the air flow.
The corresponding orange indicator
lamps come on.
If you keep pressing the " small fan" until all
of the indicator lamps go off (system off), the
temperature is no longer controlled.
A slight flow of air can still be felt, resulting from
the for ward movement of the vehicle.
Air conditioning On / Off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It enables you to:
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ower the temperature, in summer,
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ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
Switching on
F Press this button; its orange indicator lamp comes on.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can
activate recirculation of the interior air for
a few moments.
Switching off
F Press this button again; its indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity, condensation).
Semi-automatic mono-
zone air conditioning
Press the Air conditioning menu
button to display the system controls
page.
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The air conditioning system operates only with
the engine running.
The temperature at the nozzles and vents
is regulated by the system according to the
temperature in the passenger compartment
and the temperature setting.
Temperature adjustment
F Press one of these buttons to decrease (blue) or increase
(red) the value. The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
Air flow adjustment
1.
Automatic visibility programme.
2. Recirculation of interior air.
3. Air flow adjustment.
4. Temperature adjustment.
5. Air distribution adjustment.
6. System of f.
7. Air conditioning On / Off.
8. Maximum air conditioning. Press one of these buttons to
increase (+) or decrease (-) the
speed of the booster fan.
The symbol for air flow (a fan) fills progressively
according to the air flow setting made.
By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
Air distribution adjustment
Avoid driving too long without ventilation –
Risk of condensation and deterioration of
air quality! Footwells.
These buttons are used to arrange
the distribution of air in the passenger
compartment by combining several air outlets. Windscreen and side windows.
Central and side vents. The air distribution can be adapted by using
several buttons: illumination of the indicator
lamp confirms the presence of fan boosted air
in the direction indicated, the indicator lamp off
indicates the absence of fan boosted air in the
direction indicated.
For a uniform distribution of air in the
passenger compartment, the three buttons can
be activated simultaneously.Air conditioning On / Off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It enables you to:
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ower the temperature, in summer,
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ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
Switching on
F Press this button, its indicator lamp comes on.
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The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can
use recirculation of the interior air for a
few moments. Then return to the intake of
exterior air.
Switching off
F Press this button again, its indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity, condensation).
Maximum air conditioning
This function allows faster cooling of the air in
the passenger compartment.
The system automatically adjusts the
temperature setting to the lowest possible, air
distribution towards the centre and outer vents,
air flow to maximum and activates recirculation
of interior air.
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P
ress this button to activate
the function; its indicator lamp
comes on.
Automatic visibility
programme
For more information on Front demist –
defrost , refer to the corresponding section.
Switching off the system
F Press this button; its indicator
lamp comes on and all other
indicator lamps of the system
go of f.
Avoid driving for too long with the system
switched off – Risk of condensation and
deterioration of air quality!
Pressing any button reactivates the
system with the settings that were
previously in use.
Automatic dual-zone air
conditioning
Press the Air conditioning menu
button to display the system controls
page.
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P

ress this button again to deactivate the
function and return to the previous settings;
its indicator lamp goes off. This action deactivates all functions of the air
conditioning system.
Temperature is no longer regulated. However,
a slight flow of air can still be felt, resulting from
the for ward movement of the vehicle.
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1.Automatic visibility programme.
2. Recirculation of interior air.
3. Temperature adjustment on the left side.
4. Temperature adjustment on the right side.
5. Air distribution adjustment.
6. Air flow adjustment.
7. System of f.
8. Air conditioning On / Off.
9. Automatic comfort programme On / Off.
10. Maximum air conditioning.
11. Access to the secondary page.
12 . Selection of settings for the automatic
comfort programme (Soft/Normal/Fast).
13. "AQS (Air Quality System)" function (with
pollution sensor).
14 . Mono-zone / Dual-zone.
The air conditioning system operates with
the engine running, but the ventilation and its
controls are available with the ignition on.
Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution in
the passenger compartment are automatic.
Temperature adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each
choose their own temperature setting.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
Automatic comfort
programme
F Press this button to activate or deactivate the automatic mode
of the air conditioning system.
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ress one of these buttons to
increase the value.
F
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ress one of these buttons to
decrease the value.
It is recommended that you avoid a difference of
more than 3°C in the settings for left and right.
When the indicator lamp in the button is on, the
air conditioning system operates automatically:
the system manages the temperature, air
flow and air distribution in the passenger
compartment in an optimum way according to
the comfort level you have selected.
It is possible to modulate the intensity of the
automatic comfort programme by choosing one
of three settings offered in the secondary page,
accessible from the " OPTIONS" button. To change the current setting, shown by
illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp, press this button repeatedly until the
desired setting is displayed:
"Normal ": offers the best
compromise between a
comfortable temperature and
quiet operation (default setting).
" Fast ": provides strong and
effective air flow.
Use the " Normal" or "Fast" setting to assure
the comfort of passengers in the rear seats.
This setting is associated with automatic mode
only. However, on deactivation of AUTO mode,
the indicator for the last setting remains on.
Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO
mode if deactivated. "
Soft ": provides soft and quiet
operation by limiting air flow.
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In cold weather with the engine cold, the
air flow is increased gradually until the
comfort setting has been reached, in order
to limit the delivery of cold air into the
passenger compartment.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort setting requested, there
is no need to alter the value displayed
in order to reach more quickly the
required level of comfort. The system
compensates automatically and corrects
the temperature difference as quickly as
possible.
Automatic visibility
programme
For more information on Front demist –
defrost, refer to the corresponding section.
Air Quality System (AQS)
function
Using a pollution sensor, this function
automatically activates recirculation of the
interior air once it detects a certain level of
polluting substances in the exterior air. To activate or deactivate the function, go to the
secondary page by pressing the "
OPTIONS"
button.
Manual control
You can manually adjust one or more settings,
while retaining automatic control of the other
functions:
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ir flow,
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ir distribution.
As soon as you modify a setting, the indicator
lamp in the " AUTO" button goes off.
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ress this button again to
reactivate the automatic comfort
programme.
Air flow adjustment
F Press one of these buttons to increase or decrease the speed
of the booster fan.
By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
" OFF " is displayed alongside the fan.
Avoid driving too long without ventilation –
Risk of condensation and deterioration of
air quality!
Air distribution adjustment
You can vary the distribution of air in the
passenger compartment using these three
buttons. Windscreen and side windows.
Central and side vents.
When the air quality returns to a satisfactory
level, recirculation of interior air is automatically
deactivated.
This function is not designed to detect
unpleasant odours.
Recirculation is automatically activated when
the front screenwash is used or when reverse
gear is engaged.
The function does not operate if the exterior
temperature is below 5°C, to avoid the risk of
misting of the windscreen and side windows.
The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in
progressively as the speed of the fan is
increased.
Footwells.
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USB port
The USB port allows the connection of a
portable device, such as an iPod®-type digital
audio player, or a USB memory stick.
The USB reader reads your audio files which
are then transferred to the audio system and
played via the vehicle's loudspeakers.
These files are managed via the steering wheel
controls or from the audio system. When connected to the USB port,
the portable device can be charged
automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed
if the power consumption of the portable
device exceeds the amperage supplied
by the vehicle.
For more details on the Audio equipment and
telematics, and particularly the USB port,
consult the corresponding section.
The USB port also allows a smartphone to be
connected by MirrorLink
TM, Android Auto® or
CarPlay®, so that certain applications on the
smartphone can be used on the touch screen.
FOCAL® premium Hi-Fi
system
Wireless charger
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 radio
reception or inter ference with displays
in the screens. Your vehicle is equipped with a high-fidelity
acoustic system designed by the French brand
FOCAL
®, a specialist in acoustics for more than
35

years and recognised throughout the world
for its patented innovations and its unique audio
signature. 10 speakers incorporating exclusive
FOCAL
® technologies offer the pleasure of
pure and detailed sound inside the vehicle:
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igh fidelity woofer / mid-range speakers:
Polyglass technology delivering balance
and precise sound.
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NF tweeters: Inverted dome aluminium
technology giving optimum sound
dispersion and very detailed higher
frequencies.
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ub-woofer: 200 mm triple coil Power
Flower
TM technology for defined and
dynamic reproduction of lower frequencies.
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2-way active amplification – 515 Watts:
Hybrid Class AB / Class D technology
providing breadth and finesse in the high
frequency signals, as well as real power in
the bass.
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Changing the cartridge
Access to the cartridge is in the glove box.
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gnition on, pull the tab 1 in the direction of
the arrow to release the used cartridge.
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emove the used cartridge 2 from its
housing.
The air freshener stops working with the
cartridge removed. F

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emove the two seals from the new
cartridge.
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nsert the new cartridge into its housing
observing the direction of fitment.
The air freshener is ready to operate again.
Recommendations
For more information on the i-Cockpit Amplify
function, refer to the corresponding section.
Do not discard the original cartridge, which
ser ves as a blanking plug if the air freshener is
not used.
Retain the cartridge sealing caps which ser ve
as packaging if the cartridge is not used.
Replacement cartridges are available from
PEUGEOT dealers or from the brand's internet
website. As a safety measure:
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se only the cartridges designed for
the system,
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o not try to fit or remove a cartridge
when driving,
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o not try to refill or dismantle the
cartridges.
Keep cartridges out of the reach of
children or pets.
Do not allow the fluid in the cartridge to
come into contact with the skin or eyes.
In the event of ingestion of the fluid in the
cartridge, consult a doctor, showing them
the product packaging or label.
Mats
Fitting
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Front and rear map reading
lamps
Take care not to put anything in contact
with the courtesy lamps.F

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ith the ignition on, operate the
corresponding switch.
When the courtesy lamp is in the
"permanent lighting" position, the rear
courtesy lamp also comes on, except if it
is in the "permanently off " position.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp, put it
in the "permanently off " position.
Interior ambient lighting
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting
improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
i s p o o r.
At night, the interior ambient lighting comes
on automatically when the sidelamps are
switched on.
Depending on the version, the ambient lighting
includes:
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wo LEDs located in the front courtesy lamp,
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ight source in the storage compartment at
the front of the centre console,
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ight source for each of the front footwells,
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lluminated guides on the front door panels
and on the sides of the centre console,
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