brake light PEUGEOT 308 2018 Owners Manual

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As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (film, music, video game
etc.), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.
Eco- driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Optimise the use of your
gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently
and change up without waiting. During
acceleration change up early.
With an automatic gearbox, give preference
to automatic mode and avoid pressing the
accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator invites you to engage
the most suitable gear: as soon as the
indication is displayed in the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox,
this indicator appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
use engine braking rather than the
brake pedal, and press the accelerator
progressively. These practices contribute
towards a reduction in fuel consumption and
CO
2 emissions and also help reduce the
background traffic noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of
the system at speeds above 25
mph (40 km/h)
when the traffic is flowing well.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it by
opening the windows and air vents before
using the air conditioning.
Above 31
mph (50 km/h), close the windows
and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help
keep the temperature in the passenger
compartment down (sunroof blind and
window blinds, etc.). Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps
when the ambient light level does not require
their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up
much faster while driving. Unless it has automatic regulation, switch off
the air conditioning as soon as the desired
temperature has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls, if these are not automatically
managed.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating Fixed.
When the ignition is switched on
with a key in the ignition switch
or a starting instruction is made
using the "START/STOP " button,
the engine temperature makes
engine pre-heating necessary. The period of illumination of the lamp is determined
by
the climatic conditions (up to about thirty seconds
in severe winter conditions).
With a key in the ignition switch, wait until the lamp
goes off before starting.
With

K
eyless Entry and Starting, once it goes off,
starting is immediate, on the condition that the brake
pedal remains pressed with an automatic gearbox.
With

K
eyless Entry and Starting, once it goes off,
starting is immediate, on the condition that the clutch
pedal remains pressed with a manual gearbox.
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off
and then on, wait until the lamp goes off again, then
start the engine.
Stop & Star t Fixed, accompanied
by the display of a
message. The Stop & Start system is
deactivated.
The engine will not switch off at the next traffic stop.
Reactivate the system by pressing the button again.
For more information on Stop & Star t
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Rear foglamps Fixed. The rear foglamps have been
switched on using the ring on the
lighting control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear wards to
switch off the rear foglamps.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Green warning / indicator lamps Hill Assist
Descent Control Fixed.
The function has been activated, but is
paused because the speed is too high.
Between 19 and 31 mph (30 and 50 km/h), the
s ystem is paused. Reduce the speed of the vehicle.
Fixed. The function has been activated, but
the conditions for regulation are not met
(gradient, gear engaged).
Flashing. The function is regulating the speed of the
vehicle.
The vehicle is being braked; the brake lamps come
on during the descent.
For more information on the Hill Assist Descent
Control function, refer to the corresponding section.
Stop & Star t Fixed.When the vehicle stops (red lights, traffic
jams, etc.) the Stop & Start system puts the
engine into STOP mode. The lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you
want to move off.
Flashing for a few
seconds, then
goes off. STOP mode is temporarily unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked automatically. For more information on Stop & Star t
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Blind Spot
Monitoring
System Fixed.
The function has been activated. For more information on the Blind Spot
Monitoring System, refer to the corresponding
section.
Park Assist Fixed.The function has been activated. For more information on the Park Assist, refer to
the corresponding section.
Automatic
wiping Fixed.
The wiper control stalk has been pushed
down.
Automatic front wiping is activated. To deactivate automatic wiping, push the wiper
control stalk down again or put the wiper control
stalk in another position.
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Warning /
indicator lamp State
Cause Action / Observations
It lights up,
accompanied by
the display of the
message "Parking
brake fault". Automatic release is not
available.
If you attempt an automatic release, a help message is displayed upon
acceleration while the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use
manual release.
+ They light up,
accompanied by
the display of the
message "Parking
brake fault". Emergency braking does not
have full power.
If automatic release is not available, a help message is displayed upon
acceleration while the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use
manual release.
+ They light up,
accompanied by
the display of the
message "Parking
brake fault". Automatic application is not
available.
The electric parking brake control lever must be used.
The electric parking brake can only be used manually.
If automatic release is also not available, a help message is displayed
upon acceleration while the parking brake is applied, prompting you to
use manual release.
+ They light up,
accompanied by
the display of the
message "Parking
brake fault". You can no longer immobilise
the vehicle with the engine
running.
If manual application and release are not working, the electric parking
brake control lever is faulty.
The automatic functions must be used at all times: they are
automatically reactivated in the event of failure of the control lever.
Electric parking brakeContact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
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Warning /
indicator lamp State
Cause Action / Observations
+

+ They light up,
accompanied by the
display of 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, you should secure your vehicle as
follows:
F

P
ark on a level sur face.
F

W
ith a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox, select mode P, then put the supplied
chocks against one of the wheels.
Call on a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
+
+

+ They light up,
accompanied by the
display of the message
"Parking brake fault".
The parking brake does not
have the optimum performance
to park the vehicle in complete
safety in every situation. You should secure your vehicle as follows:
F

P
ark on a level sur face.
F

W
ith a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox, select mode P, then put the supplied
chocks against one of the wheels.
Call on a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
For more information on the use of the Electric parking brake , refer to the corresponding section.
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Touch screen
Define the vehicle parameters
This menu allows the activation or deactivation
of the following equipment, depending on
version:
-
"
Access to the vehicle" :
•
"

Remote control action".
For more information on the Remote control
and driver door selective unlocking in
particular, refer to the "Access" section.
-

"
Comfort" :
•

"
Rear wipe in reverse gear".
For more information on the Wipers ,
refer to the "Lighting and visibility"
section.
•
"

Parking assistance".
For more information on Parking
assistance , refer to the "Driving"
section.
•
"

Fatigue Detection System".
For more information on the Fatigue
detection system , refer to the "Driving"
section.
-

"
Driving assistance" :
•
"

Auto. emergency braking".
For more information on the Active
Safety Brake , refer to the "Driving"
section.
•
"

Speed recommendation".
For more information on Speed limit
recognition , refer to the "Driving"
section. •

"
Tyre inflation".
For more information on Under-
inflation detection and reinitialisation in
particular, refer to the "Driving" section.
Choice of language
This menu allows selection of the language
used by the screen and the instrument panel.
Display configuration
This menu gives access to the following
settings:
-

"
Choice of units",
-

"
Date and time adjustment",
-
"

Display parameters",
-


"Brightness".
Adjusting the date and time
F

P
ress the " 7" or " 8" button to display the
"Display configuration" menu, then press
OK.
F

P
ress the " 5" or " 6" button to select the
"Date and time adjustment" button, then
press OK.
F

P
ress the " 7" or " 8" button to select the
setting to modify. Confirm by pressing OK,
then modify the setting and confirm again to
save the modification.
F

A
djust the settings one by one, confirming
with the OK button. F

P
ress the "
5" or " 6" button, then the OK
button to select the OK box and confirm or
the Back button to cancel.
As a safety measure, the driver must only
carry out operations that require sustained
attention when stationary.
This system gives access to:
-
t
he permanent display of the time and
the exterior temperature (a blue symbol
appears when there is a risk of ice),
-
t

he heating/air conditioning controls,
-

m
enus for adjusting settings for vehicle
functions and systems,
-

a
udio system and telephone controls and
the display of associated information,
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t

he display of visual parking aids (visual
parking sensor information, Park Assist,
e t c .),
-

I
nternet ser vices and the display of
associated information.
and, depending on equipment, allows:
-

a
ccess to the navigation system controls
and the display of associated information.
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Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
In emergency braking, press ver y
firmly and maintain this pressure.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
ensure that these are approved for your
vehicle.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Intelligent traction control
system
Depending on version, your vehicle has a
system to help driving on snow: intelligent
traction control.
This system detects situations of poor sur face
grip that could make it difficult to move off
or make progress on deep fresh snow or
compacted snow.In these situations, the intelligent traction
control
limits the amount of wheel spin to
provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.
The use of snow tyres is strongly
recommended on sur faces offering low
levels of adhesion.
Anti-slip regulation
(ASR) / Dynamic stability
control (DSC)
Operation
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a
problem with grip or trajectory.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate
the ASR system, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip. Deactivation of the function is done
in the Vehicle / Driving
menu of the
touch screen.
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel. Reactivate the system when grip conditions
allow.
It is confirmed by the display of a message.
The ASR system no longer acts on the
operation of the engine.
Reactivation
The ASR system is reactivated automatically
every time the ignition is switched back on or
from 31
mph (50 km/h).
Below 31
mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate it
manually:
Reactivation of the function is done
from the Vehicle / Driving menu of
the touch screen.
It is confirmed by the display of a message.
Operating fault
Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal,
indicates a fault with the system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the systems checked.
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ASR / DSC
These systems offer increased safety
in normal driving, but they should not
encourage the driver to take extra risks
or drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain,
snow, ice) that the risk of loss of grip
increases. It is therefore important
for your safety to keep these systems
activated in all conditions, and
particularly in difficult conditions.
The correct operation of these
systems depends on obser vation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding as much the wheels (tyres
and rims), braking and electronic
components as the assembly and repair
procedures used by PEUGEOT dealers.
The use of snow tyres is recommended,
in order to be able to benefit from the
efficiency of these systems in winter
conditions.
In this case, it is essential to equip the
four wheels with tyres approved for your
vehicle.Trailer stability assist
When towing, this system reduces the risk of
the vehicle or trailer swaying.
Operation
The system is activated automatically when the
ignition is switched on.
The electronic stability control system (ESC)
must not have any faults.
Between 37 and 99 mph (60 and 160 km/h), if
the system detects oscillations (snaking) in the
movement of the trailer, it acts on the brakes to
stabilise the trailer and, if necessary, reduces
engine power to slow down the vehicle.
For information on the weights and towed
loads, refer to the "Technical data" section or
the registration certificate for your vehicle.
For advice on driving safely when Towing a
trailer , refer to the corresponding section.
Malfunction
Should a fault occur with the system,
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
the display of a message and an
audible signal.
The trailer stability assist system offers
increased safety in normal driving,
provided that the recommendations on
towing a trailer are obser ved. It should
not encourage the driver to take risks,
such as towing a trailer in adverse
operating conditions (overloading,
failure to obser ve the trailer nose
weight, worn or under-inflated tyres,
faulty braking system, etc.) or drive at
too high a speed.
In certain cases, oscillation of the
trailer may not be detected by the ESC
system, particularly with a light trailer.
When driving on slippery or poor
sur faces, the system may not be able to
prevent sudden snaking of the trailer.
The correction is signalled by the
flashing of this indicator lamp in the
instrument panel and illumination of
the brake lamps. If you continue to tow a trailer, reduce your
speed and drive carefully!
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop
to have the system checked.
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F When the vehicle begins its descent, you can release the accelerator and brake
pedals; the system regulates the speed:
-

i
f the gearbox is in first or
second gear, the speed
decreases and the warning lamp
flashes rapidly,
-

i
f the gearbox is in neutral or if
the clutch pedal is depressed,
the speed decreases and the
warning lamp flashes slowly;
in this case, the maintained
descent speed is lower.
During a descent, with the vehicle stationary,
if
you release the accelerator and brake pedals,
the system will release the brakes to set the
vehicle gradually in motion.
The brake lamps light up automatically when
the system is regulating.
If the speed exceeds 19
mph (30 km/h),
regulation is paused automatically, the warning
lamp goes back to grey in the instrument panel,
but the indicator lamp in the button remains on.
Switching off
Malfunction
If a fault occurs with the system, this
warning lamp comes on in green,
accompanied by the display of a
message in the instrument panel.
F

P

ress this button until its indicator lamp
goes off; the indicator goes off in the
instrument panel.
Above 43
mph (70 km/h), the system is
automatically deactivated; the indicator lamp in
the button goes off.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Seat belts
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic
pretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant, thus
improving their protection.
Fastening
F Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
F

C
heck that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
F

T

he system becomes active at a
speed below 19

mph (30

km/h);
this warning lamp comes on in
green in the instrument panel. Regulation resumes automatically when the
speed falls below 19

m

ph (30

k

m/h) again, if the
slope and pedal release conditions are met.
You can depress the accelerator or brake pedal
again at any time.
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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
As a safety measure, the driver should only
carry out any operations that require close
attention when the vehicle is stationary.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. There is a risk of poisoning and
death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to guarantee
correct operation and the longevity of
the mechanical elements of your vehicle,
engine and gearbox, the engine must be
left running for 4
minutes before driving.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake
applied – Risk of overheating and damage
to the braking system!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, never park or run
the engine on inflammable sur faces (dry
grass, fallen leaves, etc.): Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsuper vised with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral or position N or P , depending on
the type of gearbox.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle. If you are obliged to drive through water:
-

c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users,
-
d
eactivate the Stop & Start function,
-
d
rive as slowly as possible without stalling.
Under no circumstances exceed 6 mph
(10

km/h),
-
d
o not stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
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