seat adjustment PEUGEOT 308 2018 Owners Manual
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Head-up digital screen 8
W arning and indicator lamps   1 1
Indicators
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Manual test
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Distance recorders
 
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Lighting dimmer
 
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Ambient lighting
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Trip computer
 
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Monochrome screen C
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Touch screen
 
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Remote control
 
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eyless Entry and Starting  
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Back-up procedures
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Central locking
 
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Anti-intrusion security
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Alarm
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Doors
  60
Boot
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Hands-free tailgate
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lectric windows  
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Panoramic opening sunroof
 
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 7Driving position
 
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Front seats  
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Steering wheel adjustment
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Mirrors
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R
 ear seats
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i- Cockpit Amplify function  
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Heating and Ventilation
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Manual air conditioning 8 4
Semi-automatic mono-zone air conditioning 8 4
Automatic dual-zone air conditioning
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Recirculation of the interior air
 
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Front demist – defrost
 
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Heated windscreen
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Rear screen demist – defrost
 
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Programmable heating
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Front fittings
 
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Courtesy lamps
 
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Interior ambient lighting
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Rear fittings
 
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Boot fittings
 
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 05Exterior lighting control stalk
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Direction indicators
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Headlamp adjustment
 1
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Automatic illumination of headlamps
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Automatic headlamp dipping
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Cornering lighting
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Wiper control stalk  
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Automatic windscreen wipers 1 19
General safety recommendations
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Hazard warning lamps
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H or n
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Emergency or assistance call
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Electronic stability control (ESC)
 
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Advanced Grip Control
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Hill Assist Descent Control
 
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Seat belts
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Airbags
 
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Child seats
 
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Deactivating the front passenger airbag
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ISOFIX mountings and child seats
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i-Size child seats
 
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Child lock
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InstrumentsAccess
Over view
Ease of use and comfort
Lighting and visibility
Safety
Eco-driving
Instruments and controls 4 
Contents  
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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
. 
Over view  
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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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Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running
F P ress button 1 or 2 to recall the 
corresponding position.
An audible signal confirms that adjustment is 
complete.
You can interrupt the current movement 
by pressing button M , 1 or 2 or by using 
one of the seat controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled 
while driving.
Recalling stored positions is deactivated 
45
  seconds after switching off the 
ignition.
Heated seats
The function is active only with the engine 
running.
Switching on
F Each press changes the level of heating; the  corresponding number of indicator lamps 
come on:
•
 
1
   orange indicator lamp = low.
•
 
2
   orange indicator lamps = medium.
•
 
3
   orange indicator lamps = high.
Switching off
F Press the button again until all the indicator lamps are off.
The state of the system is not kept in memory 
when the ignition is switched off.
Do not use the function when the seat is 
not occupied.
Reduce the intensity of the heating as 
soon as possible.
When the seat and passenger 
compartment have reached an adequate 
temperature, you can stop the function; 
reducing the consumption of electrical 
current reduces fuel consumption.
F
 
P
ress the button corresponding to your 
seat. Prolonged use is not recommended for 
those with sensitive skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose 
perception of heat is impaired (illness, 
taking medication, etc.).
There is a risk of overheating the system 
if material with insulating properties is 
used, such as cushions or seat covers.
Do not use the system:
-
 i f wearing damp clothing,
-
 
i
 f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element 
in the seat:
-
 
d
 o not place heavy objects on the 
seat,
-
 
d
 o not kneel or stand on the seat,
-
 
d
 o not place sharp objects on the 
seat,
-
 
d
 o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
-
 
d
 o not use liquid products for 
cleaning the seat,
-
 n
ever use the heating function when 
the seat is damp.
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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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Manual model
Adjustment
F A djust the mirror so that the glass is 
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day / night position
F
 
P
 ull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
F
 
P
 ush the lever to change to the normal 
"day" position.
Automatic "electrochrome" 
model
In order to ensure optimum visibility 
during your manoeuvres, the mirror 
lightens automatically when reverse gear 
is engaged.
This system automatically and progressively 
changes between day and night use by means 
of a sensor measuring the light coming from the 
rear of the vehicle.
Rear seats
Bench seat with a fixed cushion and split 
folding backrests (2/3 -1/3) to adapt the boot 
load space.
Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints can be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
F
 
p
 ull the head restraint as far up 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.
To refit a head restraint:
F
 
i
 nsert the head restraint rods into the guides 
in the corresponding seat backrest,
F
 
p
 ush the head restraint down as far as it will 
go,
F
 
p
 ress the lug A to release the head restraint 
and push it down.
Never drive with passengers seated at 
the rear when the head restraints are 
removed; they must be in place and in the 
high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat 
and those for outer seats are not 
interchangeable.
They have two positions:
-
 
a  high position , for when the seat is in use:
F
 
p
ull the head restraint fully up. -
  a 
low position , for stowing, when the seat 
is not in use:
F  
p
 ress the lug A to release the head 
restraint and push it fully down. 
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Please note: an incorrectly latched 
backrest compromises the safety of 
passengers in the event of sudden 
braking or an impact.
The contents of the boot may be thrown 
forward – Risk of serious injury!
i-Cockpit Amplify function
This function allows the driving ambiences to 
be managed.
Specific system settings are offered for each 
ambience.
These ambiences can be personalised in the 
touch screen.
Content of an ambience
F Pull lever 2 towards you to unlock the backrest.
The backrest 3 folds fully onto the cushion.
Returning the backrests to 
their original position
First check that the outer seat belts are 
lying vertically alongside the backrest 
latching rings. F
 
P
 ut the backrest 3 in the upright position 
and push on it to latch it home.
F  
C
 heck that the red indicator is no longer 
visible in the release grip 1 .
F  
E
 nsure that the outer seat belts are not 
trapped during the manoeuvre. An ambience is defined by the settings for each 
of the following systems:
-
 t
 he passenger compartment 
ambient lighting,
(activation / deactivation and 
adjustment of brightness)
-  
t
 he audio ambience,
(choice of predetermined settings for 
the audio system equaliser).
- s cented air freshener,
(activation / deactivation, choice of 
an air freshener and adjusting the 
amount of diffusion).
-
 m
ultipoint massage,
(selection of the seat, activation / 
deactivation, selection of a type of 
massage and a setting for intensity).
-
 D
ynamic pack,
(activation / deactivation). 
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