height PEUGEOT 308 2018 Owners Manual

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Steering mounted controlsSide switch panelCentral switch panel
1.
External lighting / Direction indicators
control stalk
2. Wiper / Screenwash / Trip computer
control stalk
3. Audio system setting controls
4. Instrument panel display mode selection
wheel
5. Voice synthesis control
Volume adjustment
6. Speed limiter / Cruise control / Adaptive
cruise control with Stop function controls 1.
Headlamp beam height adjustment wheel
2. Programmable heating operation
indicator lamp
3. Hands-free tailgate opening / closing
4. Deactivation of Stop & Start
5. Deactivation of the interior volumetric and
anti-tilt monitoring
6. Heated windscreen
7. Electric child lock 1.
Hazard warning lamps switch
2. Bluetooth audio system controls
or
Touch screen controls with PEUGEOT
Connect Radio or PEUGEOT Connect
Nav
i- Cockpit Amplify function
3. Manual air conditioning system controls
or
Semi-automatic or automatic air
conditioning system controls
4. Rear screen demist / defrost control
5. Central locking control
6. Heated seats controls
.
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Driving position
Adopting a good driving position helps improve
your comfort and protection.
It also optimises interior and exterior visibility
as well as access to controls.
Sitting comfortably
Whether or not your vehicle has certain seat
adjustments described in this section depends
on the trim level and country of sale.
Driver's side
As a safety precaution, adjust the seats
only when the vehicle is stationary.If your vehicle has electric seats, the
ignition must be on to adjust them.
Passenger's side
Sit fully back in the seat with your pelvis, back
and shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.The cushion height should be set so your eyes
are looking at the centre of the windscreen.
The head room should be at least 4
in (10 cm).
Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so
you can fully press the pedals with legs slightly
flexed.
The knee room should be at least 4 in
(10 cm) from the dashboard for access to the
dashboard controls.
Adjust the backrest angle to as vertical a
position as possible; never tilt it more than 25°.
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge
is level with the top of your head.
Adjust the length of the seat cushion to support
your thighs.
Adjust the lumbar support so that it conforms to
the shape of your spine.
Adjust the steering wheel so that it is at least
10 in (25 cm) from your sternum and your arms
are slightly bent.
The steering wheel should not hide the
instrument panel. Sit fully back in the seat with your pelvis, back
and shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.
Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat
so that you are at a distance of at least 10 in
(25 cm) from the dashboard.
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge
is level with the top of your head.
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2. Adjusting the height of the seat cushion
F R aise or lower the control as many times as
needed to obtain the desired seat height.
3. Adjusting the seat backrest angle
F

T
urn the knob for wards or backwards to
recline the backrest to the desired angle.
or
F

F
or a passenger seat that can be placed in
the table position, pull the handle and guide
the backrest for wards or backwards.
4. Adjusting the height of the head restraint
Refer to the corresponding section.
5. Adjusting the lumbar support
(only on the driver's seat)
F

T
urn the knob for wards or backwards to
increase or decrease the level of lumbar
support.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats
or jamming the seat if large objects are
placed on the floor behind the seat."AGR" certified seats
Additional adjustments
1. Adjusting the length of the seat cushion
F P ull the handle for wards to release the
cushion, then move the front part of the seat
cushion forwards or backwards.
2. Adjusting the seat cushion angle electrically
F

P
ress and hold the front or rear of the
control to raise or lower the front of the seat
cushion.
3. Adjusting the lumbar support electrically
The control allows independent adjustment of
the depth and vertical position of the lumbar
support.
F

P
ress and hold the front or rear of the
control to increase or reduce the lumbar
support.
F

P
ress and hold the top or bottom of the
control to raise or lower the lumbar support
area.
Placing the passenger seat
in the table position
The backrest of the passenger seat can be fully
folded for ward and secured in this position.
This function, when associated with folding
of the backrest of the rear seats, helps in
transporting long and voluminous objects.
First steps:
F

l
ower the head restraint,
F

m
ove the seat fully back to allow space for
the head restraint when folding,
F

a
djust the seat to the lowest position,
F

c
heck that there is nothing that might
inter fere with folding of the backrest (seat
belt, child seat, items of clothing, bags, etc.).
Deactivation of the front passenger airbag
is recommended.
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Folding the backrest
In this position, the backrest can support
a maximum load of 30 kg.
When sharp deceleration occurs, objects
placed on the folded backrest can turn
into projectiles.
Returning the backrest to the
normal position
F Pull the control fully up to release the backrest.
F

T
ip the backrest fully for ward.
F

P
ull the control fully up to release the
backrest.
F

R
aise the backrest and guide it back until it
latches into place.
F

C
heck that the backrest has engaged
c o r r e c t l y.
Front head restraints
Adjusting the height
The adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of your head.
Removing a head restraint
F Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.
F P ress the lug A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely.
F

S
tow the head restraint securely.
Refitting a head restraint
F Introduce the head restraint rods into the guides in the seat backrest.
F

P
ush the head restraint down as far as it will
go.
F

P
ress the lug A to free the head restraint
and push it down.
F

A
djust the height of the head restraint.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
correctly adjusted for the occupant of the
seat.
Upward:
F

p

ull the head restraint up to the desired
position; the head restraint can be felt to
click into position.
Downward:
F

p

ress the lug A and push the head restraint
down to the desired position.
Driver's seat with electric
adjustment
To carry out these electric adjustments,
switch on the ignition or start the engine
if the vehicle has gone into energy
economy mode.
These are accessible for approximately
one minute after opening the
driver's door. They are deactivated
approximately one minute after
switching off the ignition.
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1. Adjusting the angle and height of the seat
cushion / Adjusting the seat forwards and
backwards
F

R
aise or lower the front of the control to
obtain the desired seat cushion angle.
F

R
aise or lower the rear of the control to
raise or lower the seat cushion.
F

S
lide the control for wards or backwards to
move the seat for wards or backwards.
2. Adjusting the seat backrest angle
F

T
urn the control for wards or backwards to
recline the backrest to the desired angle.
3. Adjusting the height of the head restraint
Refer to the corresponding section. 4.
Adjusting the length of the seat cushion
F
P
ull the handle for wards to release the
cushion, then move the front part of the seat
cushion forwards or backwards.
5. Adjusting the lumbar support
The control allows independent adjustment of
the depth and vertical position of the lumbar
support.
F
P
ress and hold the front or rear of the
control to increase or reduce the lumbar
support.
F
P
ress and hold the top or bottom of the
control to raise or lower the lumbar support
area.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats
or jamming the seat if large objects are
placed on the floor behind the seat.
Storing driving positions
Associated with adjustments of the electrical
driver's seat, this function allows two driving
positions to be memorised, to make these
adjustments easier if there are frequent driver
changes.
Storing a position
Using buttons M / 1 / 2
F S it in the driver's seat.
F

S
witch on the ignition.
F

A
djust your seat and the door mirrors.
F

P
ress button M , then press button 1 or 2
within four seconds.
An audible signal indicates that the position has
been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the
previous position.
It takes account of the electric adjustments of
the seat and the door mirrors.
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Multipoint massage
System with a choice of type of massage and
adjustment of its intensity.
This system operates with the engine running,
as well as in STOP mode of Stop & Start.
Activation / Settings
The massage settings are adjusted in the touch
screen.
The system is switched on, either directly using
the button on the front seat, or by activating
a personalised ambience with the i-Cockpit
Amplify function.
Using the button on the front seat: The multipoint massages are also
managed by the i-Cockpit Amplify

function.
If you want to modify the settings:
F s elect another type of massage from the five
offered,
F
s

elect a massage intensity from the three
levels offered: " 1" (Low), " 2" (Normal) or
" 3 "


(High).
The modifications are taken into account
immediately.
Once activated, the system starts a one hour
massage cycle, made up of sequences of
6
minutes of massage followed by 3 minutes at
rest.
The system stops automatically at the end of the
cycle; the indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary , pull the control lever
to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.
F Adjust the height and reach to suit your driving position.
F

P
ush the control lever to lock the steering
wheel adjustment mechanism.
As a safety measure, these adjustments
should only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
permitting the lateral rearward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking.
They can also be folded for parking in confined
spaces.
Demisting / Defrosting
If your vehicle is so equipped,
demisting / defrosting of the heated
door mirrors is per formed when the
heated rear screen is switched on.
F

P

ress this button; its green
indicator lamp comes on.
The system is activated immediately with the
last settings used and the settings page is
displayed on the touch screen. If the settings suit you and you make no
changes, the display returns to its previous
state.
For more information on the i-Cockpit Amplify
function
, refer to the corresponding section.
For more information on Rear screen demist –
defrost , refer to the corresponding section.
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On certain versions, the adjustable boot
floor cannot be fitted in the low position.
To change the height:
F

L
ift and pull the floor towards you using the
central handle, then use the lateral stops to
move it.
F

P
ush the floor all the way for wards to place
it in the desired position.Storage well
Depending on the version, it includes:
- a t emporary puncture repair kit with the
vehicle tools,
-

a s
pare wheel with the vehicle tools.
It also allows storage of the load space cover.
Boot lighting
This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.
The lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
-

w
hen the ignition is off, approximately
ten minutes,
-

i
n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
-
w

ith the engine running, unlimited.
To keep it in the inclined position:
F

F

rom the high position, lift the floor towards
the load space cover.
F

T

ake it past the retractable stops, then rest
the floor on these stops. F

R

aise the boot floor as much as possible to
access the storage well.
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Automatic adjustment of
"Full LED" technology
headlamps
If a fault occurs, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message and an
audible signal.Do not touch the "Full LED" headlamps.
Risk of electrocution!
The system then places the headlamp beams
in the lowest position.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the central position.
Headlamp adjustment
Manual adjustment of
halogen headlamps
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the halogen headlamps
should be adjusted according to the load in
the vehicle.
0
Driver only or driver + front passenger.
1 5


people.
2 Not used.
3 5
people + loads in the boot. 4
Not used.
5 Driver + loads in the boot.
6 Not used.
The initial setting is position " 0".
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. When a low level of ambient light is detected
by the 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 may 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.
Switching on
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Height adjustment
Rear seat belts
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.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F G uide the seat belt as it is reeled in.
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened alerts
Not fastened/unfastened warning lamp
F
T
o adjust the height of the anchorage point,
squeeze control A and slide it to the notch
desired. Each of the rear seats has a belt, with three
fixing points and an inertia reel.
The outer seats are fitted with a pretensioning
and force limiting system.
For the centre seat, the buckle is held
horizontally by an elastic strap if the centre seat
belt is not being used.
It comes on in red on both the
instrument panel and the front
passenger airbag and seat belts
warning lamps display, once the
system detects that a seat belt is not
fastened or is unfastened.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F
G uide the seat belt as it is reeled in.
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Locations for child seats secured using the seat belt
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using the seat belt and universally approved
(a) in relation to the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.
Weight of the child/indicative age
Seat position Front passenger
airbag Under 13
kg
(groups 0 (b)
a n d


0 +)
Up to about 1
yearFrom 9 to 18
kg
(g r o u p 1)
From about 1 to 3
yearsFrom 15 to 25
kg
(group 2)
From about 3 to 6
yearsFrom 22 to 36 kg
(group 3)
From about 6 to 10
years
Row 1 (c) Passenger seat
with height
adjustment*
Deactivated "OFF"U UUU
Activated "ON" XUF UFUF
Passenger seat without height adjustment**
Deactivated "OFF"U UUU
Activated "ON" XUF UFUF
Row 2 (d) Seat behind the
driver's seat U
UUU
Seat behind the
passenger's seat U
UUU
Centre rear seat


(e) U
UUU
*

M

ax. height position. **
B

ackrest straightened.
Safety