display Peugeot 308 2021 Owner's Guide

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Lighting and visibility
4Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor.
When using an automatic car wash,
switch off the automatic wipers and the
ignition.
In winter, wait until the windscreen is
completely clear of ice before activating the
automatic wipers.
Switching on

Give a short downwards push to the
control.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has
been accepted.
This warning lamp comes on in the instrument
panel and a message is displayed.
Switching off
Give the control stalk a brief push
downwards or place the control stalk in
another position (Int, 1 or 2).
This warning lamp goes off in the instrument
panel and a message is displayed.
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers must be reactivated by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the ignition has
been off for more than one minute.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs with the automatic wipers, the
wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Safety
5With GTi version

► Press this button to deactivate DSC
and ASR.
Except GT
i version
► Select " Traction control " from the
"Driving functions " menu on the touch
screen to deactivate ASR.
Deactivation is confirmed when this
indicator lamp is displayed on the
instrument panel accompanied by a message
and, depending on version, the lighting of the
indicator lamp in the button.
Reactivate the system(s) when normal grip is
restored.
This/these system(s) is/are reactivated
automatically each time the ignition is switched
off or above 31 mph (50
km/h) (except GTi
version).
Below 31 mph (50
km/h), reactivate them
manually.
With GTi version
► Press this button again to reactivate
DSC and ASR.
Except GTi version
► Select Traction control from the
Driving functions menu on the touch
screen to reactivate ASR.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction of these
systems, this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the systems checked.
ASR / DSC
These systems enhance safety during
normal driving, but 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.
Correct operation of these systems depends
on compliance with the manufacturer's
recommendations relating to the wheels
(tyres and rims), braking and electronic
components, as well as the assembly and
repair procedures used by PEUGEOT
dealers.
The use of snow tyres is recommended, to
ensure that these systems remain effective
in winter conditions. All four wheels must be
fitted with tyres approved for the vehicle.
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
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.
At speeds between 37 and 99 mph (60 and
160
km/h), if the system detects oscillating trailer
movements (snaking), it applies the brakes to
stabilise the trailer and, if necessary, reduces
engine power to slow the vehicle.
This warning lamp flashes on the instrument panel and the brake lamps
light up to draw attention to this corrective action.
For information on weights and towed loads,
refer to the Engine Technical Data and Towed
Loads section or your vehicle’s registration
certificate
To ensure safe driving with a Towing device,
refer to the corresponding section.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs, this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel, accompanied
by a message and an audible signal.
If you wish to continue towing 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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Safety
5Rear seat belts

Each of the rear seats has a three-point seat belt
with inertia reel.
The outer seats are fitted with a force limiting
system.
Fastening

► Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
► Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap.
Unlocking
► Press the red button on the buckle.
► Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened alerts




1. Front left seat belt warning lamp
2. Front right seat belt warning lamp
3. Rear left seat belt warning lamp
4. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp
5. Rear right seat belt warning lamp
If the corresponding seat belt is not fastened
or is unfastened, when the ignition is switched
on, the seat belts warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the corresponding warning
lamp (1 to 5) comes on in red in the seat belt and
front passenger airbag warning lamps display.
If a rear seat belt is not fastened, the
corresponding warning lamp ( 3 to 5)
comes on for around 30 seconds.
Above about 12 mph (20 km/h) and for 2
minutes, each warning lamp corresponding to
an occupied seat whose seat belt is unfastened
flashes, accompanied by an audible signal. After
these 2 minutes, the corresponding seat warning
lamp remains on until the driver or the front/rear
passenger fasten their seat belt.
Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers use the seat belts correctly and that they
are all fastened before setting off.
Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must
always fasten the seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles, as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt
is reeled in correctly.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.
Installation
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
In order to be effective, a seat belt:
–

must be tightened as close to the body as
possible;

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Driving
► Press the "START/STOP" button; the
instrument panel comes on but the engine does
not start.
► Press the button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy economy
mode to maintain an adequate state of charge
in the battery.
Key not detected
Back-up starting

down on its blade in the ignition switch and
could cause a malfunction.
Key left in
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on), the ignition
will be switched off automatically after one
hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1 (Stop), then back to position 2
(Ignition on) .
Starting/switching off the
engine,"

Keyless
Entry
and Starting"
Starting

► Place the electronic key inside the vehicle, in
the recognition zone.
► If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place
the gear lever in neutral then fully depress the
clutch pedal.
►

If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
from position

P or N, fully depress the brake
pedal.
►

Press the "
START/STOP" button.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts.
On certain versions with automatic gearbox, the
steering column does not lock.
For Diesel vehicles, in sub-zero
temperatures the engine will not
start until the pre-heater warning lamp has
gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on after pressing
the "START/STOP" button, press down on the
brake or clutch pedal until the warning lamp
goes off, without pressing the "START/STOP"
button again, until the engine starts and runs.
It is essential that the " Keyless Entry and
Starting" electronic key is within the
recognition zone.
As a safety measure, do not
leave this zone with the vehicle running.
A message is displayed if the electronic key is
not detected in the zone. Move the electronic
key into the zone to be able to start the
engine.
If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message is displayed on
the instrument panel. In some circumstances,
it is necessary to turn the steering wheel while
pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist
unlocking of the steering column; a message
warns you when this is needed.
With petrol engines , after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause clearly-felt engine vibrations for
anything up to 2 minutes while stationary with
the engine running (accelerated idle speed).
Switching off
► Immobilise the vehicle.
► With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the "
START/STOP" button.
The engine stops and the steering column locks.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Switching the ignition on
(without starting)
With the Keyless Entry and Starting electronic
key inside the vehicle, pressing the " START/
STOP" button, with no action on the pedals ,
allows the ignition to be switched on.
This also allows the accessories to be activated
(e.g. radio, lighting, etc.).

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Driving
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the ignition is
switched off.
Application of the parking brake is
confirmed by illumination of the
brake indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp in
the control lever, accompanied by the display of
a message.
With the engine stalled or in STOP mode
of Stop & Start, automatic application
does not take place.
With automatic operation, you can also
manually apply or release the parking
brake using the control lever.
Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake:
► press the brake pedal,
► briefly push the control lever.
The complete release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal until the doors are closed.
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
the parking brake is still on or has not been fully
released.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and switch off
the ignition.
Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the
application and release of the manual
parking brake.
Electric parking brake

This system applies the parking brake when
the engine is switched off and releases it as the
vehicle moves off.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp lights up on the instrument panel and on the control lever
to confirm the application of the parking brake.
It goes off to confirm the release of the parking
brake.
The driver can take over at any time to apply
or release the parking brake, by operating the
control lever.
–

By briefly
pulling the control lever to apply it.
–

By briefly
pushing the control lever, while
pressing the brake pedal, to release it.
The indicator lamp on the control lever flashes during manual application or
release.
In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake no longer works.
As a safety measure, if the parking brake is
not applied:
With a manual gearbox, immobilise the
vehicle by engaging a gear.
With an EAT6
automatic gearbox, immobilise
the vehicle by putting the selector at

P
.
With an EAT8 automatic gearbox, immobilise
the vehicle by putting a chock against one of
the wheels.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they could
release the parking brake.
When towing, parking on a steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden, turn the
wheels towards the kerb and engage a gear.
For towing, your vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
The technology adopted for the electric parking brake does not allow the
mounting of 15-inch wheels.
Automatic release
Ensure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when the
vehicle moves off.
With a manual gearbox: fully depress the clutch
pedal, engage first gear or reverse; press the
accelerator pedal and release the clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox: select position D,
M or R then press the accelerator pedal.
The complete release of the parking brake is confirmed by the
brake indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp in
the control lever going off, accompanied by the
display of a message.
When stationary with the engine running,
do not depress the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily, you risk releasing the parking
brake.

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Driving
6Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the ignition is
switched off.
Application of the parking brake is
confirmed by illumination of the
brake indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp in
the control lever, accompanied by the display of
a message.
With the engine stalled or in STOP mode
of Stop & Start, automatic application
does not take place.
With automatic operation, you can also
manually apply or release the parking
brake using the control lever.
Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake:
►

press the brake pedal,
►


briefly push the control lever
.
The complete release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal until the doors are closed.
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a message is
displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary: pull briefly on the
control lever.
Confirmation of the application instruction is
signalled by flashing of the indicator lamp in the
control lever.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed by illumination of the
braking indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp
in the control lever, accompanied by the display
of a message.


The area in front of the electric parking brake control is not intended for the
storage of objects.
Recommendations

Before leaving the vehicle, check that the
parking brake is applied: the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel and the control
lever must be on fixed.
If the parking brake is not applied, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed on
opening the driver's door.
Immobilising the vehicle
with the engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine
running, briefly pull the control lever.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed by illumination of the braking
indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp in the
control lever, accompanied by the display of a
message.

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Driving
Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to move
your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator
pedal.
It is only active when:
– the vehicle is completely stationary, with your
foot on the brake pedal,
– certain slope conditions are met,
– the driver’s door is closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
manually. Then check that the parking brake
warning lamp is on continuously (not flashing)
on the instrument panel.


Parking the vehicle with the
brake released
In very cold conditions (risk of ice), when
being towed, and in a car wash tunnel, it
is recommended that the parking brake not be
applied.
To immobilise your vehicle, engage a gear or
P mode (Park) or fit a chock against one of
the wheels.
►

Switch off the engine.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed
by illumination of the indicator lamps on the
instrument panel and the control lever

.
►

Switch on the ignition again, without starting
the engine.
►


Release the parking brake manually by
pushing the control lever while keeping your foot
on the brake pedal.
The complete release of the parking brake is confirmed by the brake indicator
lamp and the P indicator lamp in the control lever
going off, accompanied by the display of a
message.
►

Switch off the ignition.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, P
mode is automatically engaged when the
ignition is switched off.
The wheels are blocked.
For more information on the EAT8 automatic
gearbox, particularly in relation to leaving the
vehicle in free-wheeling mode, refer to the
corresponding section.
Deactivating automatic
operation
In some situations, for example when it is
extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan,
breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate
automatic operation of the system.
►

Start the engine.
►


Apply the parking brake with the control lever
,
if it is released.
►

T
ake your foot fully off the brake pedal.
►

Push and hold the control lever in the release
direction for at least 10 seconds and no more
than 15 seconds.
►


Release the control lever
.
►

Press and hold the brake pedal.
►


Pull the control lever in the application
direction for 2 seconds.
Deactivation of the automatic functions is
confirmed by illumination of this indicator
lamp on the instrument panel.
►

Release the control lever and the brake
pedal.
From now on, the parking brake can only be
applied and released manually using the control
lever

.
Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic
operation.
Reactivation of automatic operation is confirmed
by the indicator lamp on the instrument panel
going off.
Emergency braking
Emergency braking should only be used
in exceptional circumstances.
In the event of a fault with the brake pedal or
in exceptional circumstances (e.g. driver taken
ill, driver under instruction, etc.), a continuous
pull on the control lever will brake the vehicle.
Braking takes place as long as the control lever
is being pulled. Braking stops when the control
lever is released.
The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle
during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
"Parking brake faulty” message will be displayed.

If the ABS and DSC systems malfunction,
signalled by the illumination of one or both
warning lamps in the instrument panel, then
stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is
immobilised.

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Driving
6M. +/-Manual operation
►
T o shift up/down through the gears,
push the control backwards/forwards.
Steering mounted controls
(Only for vehicles equipped with the Driver
Sport Pack.)


Press behind the right control to increase the
gear.
Press behind the left control to decrease the
gear.
The steering controls do not allow neutral to be selected and reverse gear to be
engaged or disengaged.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel


When a position is selected in the grate with the
gear selector, the corresponding indicator lamp
lights up on the instrument panel.
P. Park
R. Reverse
N. Neutral
D. Drive (automatic operation)
S. Sport programme
T. Snow programme
1...6. Gear engaged during manual operation
-. Instruction not processed in manual
operation
Starting the vehicle
► With your foot on the brake pedal,
select position P
or N.
►

Start the engine.
If the conditions are not met, you will hear an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of a
message.
►


With the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
► Release the parking brake, unless it is
programmed to automatic mode.
►

Select position R

, D or M.
►

Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately

.
If position N is selected inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to return
to idle, then select position D to accelerate.
When the engine is running at idle with
the brakes released, if position R, D or M
is selected, the vehicle moves even without
the accelerator being pressed.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle when the engine is running.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake and
select position P.
Automatic operation
► Select position D for automatic changing of
the six gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear according to the driving style, the road
profile and the load in the vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching the
selector, press the accelerator fully down (kick-
down). The gearbox changes down automatically

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Driving
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp comes on and a message is
displayed, when the ignition is switched on.
In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up
mode and is locked in 3
rd gear. It is possible to
feel a significant jolt (without risk for the gearbox)
while changing from P to R and from N to R.
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
There is a risk of damaging the gearbox: – If the accelerator and brake pedals are
pressed simultaneously.
– In the event of a battery failure, forcing the
selector from position P to another position.
With an automatic gearbox, never try to
start the engine by pushing the vehicle.
EAT8 automatic gearbox
Automatic 8 speed gearbox with a push selector.
It also offers a manual mode with gear changes
via control paddles situated behind the steering
wheel.
or holds the gear selected until the maximum
engine speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effective engine braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety
reasons.
Never select position N while the vehicle
is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
"Sport" and "Snow" programmes
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in specific conditions of use.
"Sport"
► Press this button, once the engine has
started.
"
S" appears on the instrument panel.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
On versions fitted with the
Driver Sport Pack, the
"S" button is replaced by the " SPORT" button.
"Snow"
► Press this button, once the engine has
started.

"T" appears on the instrument panel.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery roads.
This programme improves starting and traction
when grip is poor.
Driver Sport Pack
This function favours a dynamic style of driving.► Press the " SPORT" button, after
starting the engine.
"S" appears in the instrument panel.
For more information on Driver Sport Pack,
refer to the corresponding section.
Return to automatic operation
► At any time, press the selected button ( "S or
"T") again to quit the activated programme and
return to auto-adaptive mode.
Manual operation
To limit fuel consumption during an extended standstill with the engine
running (for example, in a traffic jam), set the
gear selector to N and apply the parking
brake.
►

Selecting position

M
enables sequential
shifting between the six gears.
►

Push backwards to shift up a gear
.
►

Push forwards to shift down a gear
.
The gearbox only changes gear if the road
speed and engine speed permit; apart from
this condition, the rules for automatic operation
temporarily apply.
D disappears, and the gears engaged
appear in succession on the instrument
panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
selected gear flashes for a few seconds, then the
gearactually activated is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D to
position M
at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
automatically.
The Sport and Snow programmes are inactive
in manual operation.
This symbol is displayed if a gear is not engaged correctly (gear selector between
two positions).
Switching the vehicle off
Before switching off the engine, it is possible to
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.
If the selector is not in position P, when
the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is
switched off, an audible signal sounds and a
message appears.
►

Return the gear selector to P

; the audible
signal stops and the message disappears.

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Driving
6Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp comes on and a message is
displayed, when the ignition is switched on.
In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up
mode and is locked in 3
rd gear. It is possible to
feel a significant jolt (without risk for the gearbox)
while changing from

P

to R and from N to R.
Do not exceed 62 mph (100
km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
There is a risk of damaging the gearbox: – If the accelerator and brake pedals are
pressed simultaneously
.
–

In the event of a battery failure, forcing the
selector from position P

to another position.
With an automatic gearbox, never try to
start the engine by pushing the vehicle.
EAT8 automatic gearbox
Automatic 8 speed gearbox with a push selector. It also offers a manual mode with gear changes
via control paddles situated behind the steering
wheel.
Gearbox selector positions
P. Park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are
blocked.
R. Reverse gear
N. Neutral
For moving the vehicle with the ignition off, or
to allow it to free-wheel.
For more information on Changing to free-
wheeling , refer to the corresponding section.
D. Driving in automatic mode
The gearbox manages gear changes
according to the style of driving, the road
profile and the vehicle load.
M. Driving in manual mode
The driver changes gear using the steering-
mounted controls.
Push selector

A.Button P
To put the gearbox into Park mode.
B. Unlock button To unlock the gearbox and come out of

P
or
to change to
R, with the foot on the brake
pedal.
Press and hold this button before pushing the
selector.
C. Button M
To change from mode

D
to permanent
manual mode.
D. Gearbox status indicators (P, R, N, D)