PEUGEOT 308 2022 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: PEUGEOT, Model Year: 2022, Model line: 308, Model: PEUGEOT 308 2022Pages: 260, PDF Size: 7.92 MB
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Driving
6Starting / Switching off the 
engine with the key
Key ignition switch 
 
It has 3 positions:
1. StopInserting/removing the key, steering column 
locked.
2. Ignition on Steering column unlocked, ignition on, 
preheating (Diesel), switching the engine on.
3. Starting
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key  or the remote control. This would weigh 
down on its shaft in the ignition switch and 
could cause a malfunction.
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric 
equipment or the charging of accessories.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops to 
the reserve level, the system switches to energy 
economy mode. The power supply is cut off 
automatically to preserve the remaining battery 
charge.
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied:
►  With a  manual gearbox, place the gear lever 
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►
 
With an 
 automatic gearbox, place the gear 
selector in mode  N or P then depress the brake 
pedal.
►
 
Insert the key into the ignition switch; the 
system recognises the code.
►
 
Unlock 
 the steering column by simultaneously 
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain cases, you may need to apply 
significant force to move the steering 
wheel (e.g.
  wheels turned to full lock).
►
 
With a 
 petrol engine , operate the starter 
motor by turning the key to position  3 without 
pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine 
starts. Once the engine has started, release the 
key and allow it to return to position  2.
Petrol engines
After a cold start, preheating the catalytic 
converter can cause noticeable engine 
vibrations, for anything up to 2 minutes 
(accelerated idle speed).
►
 
With a 
 Diesel engine, turn the key to position 
2, to
  activate   the engine preheating system.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off on 
the instrument panel, then turn the key to 
position  3 without pressing the accelerator pedal, 
to operate the starter motor. Once the engine 
has started, release the key and allow it to return 
to position 2.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp 
may stay on for a longer period. When 
the engine is hot, the warning lamp does not 
come on.
In mild conditions, do not leave the engine 
to warm up while stationary, but move off 
straight away and drive at moderate speed.
If the engine does not start straight away, 
switch off the ignition. Wait a few 
seconds before operating the starter motor 
again. If the engine does not start after a few 
attempts, do not keep trying - risk of 
damaging the starter motor and the engine!
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Switching off the engine
► Immobilise the vehicle.
►  With the engine at idle, turn the key to 
position  1
.   
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► Remove the key from the ignition switch.
►  T o lock the steering column, turn the steering 
wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering  column, it is recommended that the 
wheels be returned to the straight ahead 
position before switching off the engine.
Never switch off the ignition before the 
complete immobilisation of the vehicle. 
With the engine off, the braking and steering 
assistance systems are also cut off - risk of 
loss of control of the vehicle!
Check that the parking brake is correctly 
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
When leaving the vehicle, keep the key in 
your possession and lock the vehicle.
Energy economy mode
After the engine has stopped (position  1. Stop), 
for a maximum combined duration of 40 minutes, 
you can still use functions such as the audio and 
telematics system, courtesy lamps or dipped 
beam headlamps.
For more information on  Energy 
economy mode, refer to the 
corresponding section.
Key left in
When the driver's door is opened, a 
message is displayed, accompanied by an 
audible signal, if the key has been left in the 
ignition switch in position  1.
If the key has been left in the ignition switch 
in position  2, the ignition will be switched off 
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to 
position  1, then back to position 2.
Starting/Switching off the 
engine with Keyless Entry 
and Start
The electronic key must be present in the 
passenger compartment.
The electronic key is also detected in the 
boot.
If the electronic key is not detected, a 
message is displayed.
Move the electronic key so that the engine 
can be started or switched off.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key 
not detected - Back-up starting or Back-up 
switch-off" section.
Starting 
 
► With a  manual gearbox, place the gear lever 
in neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.
►
 
With an 
 automatic gearbox, select mode   P 
or
  N and press the brake pedal.
►
 
Press the "
 START/STOP" button while 
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the 
engine starts.
Diesel engines
In negative temperatures and/or when the 
engine is cold, starting takes place only after the 
preheating warning lamp goes out.
If this warning lamp comes on after 
pressing the " START/STOP" button:
►
 
Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not 
press the "
START/STOP" button again until the 
engine is running.
In all circumstances, if one of the starting 
conditions is not met, a message is displayed.
In some circumstances, a message indicates 
that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel    
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6while pressing the "START/STOP" button to 
assist unlocking of the steering column.
Petrol engines
With Petrol engines, after a cold start, 
pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause 
noticeable engine vibrations, for anything up 
to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).
If the engine stalls, release the clutch 
pedal and fully depress it again, the 
engine will restart automatically.
Starting rechargeable hybrid 
vehicles
► Fully depress the brake pedal and press 
the  START/STOP button for approximately 2 
seconds.
► Keep you r foot on the pedal until this 
indicator lamp comes on, indicating the 
activation of the rechargeable hybrid system 
(confirmed by an audible signal).
To exit Park mode, wait for the READY  indicator lamp to come on.
By default, the system starts in Electric mode.
Depending on certain parameters (battery 
charge level or outside temperature), the system 
determines whether it is necessary to start the 
petrol engine.
It is possible to change the driving mode at any 
time using the mode selector.
When the vehicle starts in electric mode, 
it makes no noise. 
Pay particular attention to pedestrians and 
cyclists who may not hear the vehicle coming 
despite the pedestrian horn.
Switching off
► Deactivate cruise control alone or Drive 
Assist Plus (depending on version).
►
 
Immobilise the vehicle using the parking 
brake.
►
 
With a 
 manual gearbox, ideally put the gear 
lever into neutral.
►
 
With an 
 automatic gearbox, ideally select 
mode
  P or   N.
►
 
Press the "
 START/STOP" button.
►
 
For rechargeable hybrid vehicles, before 
leaving the vehicle, check that the  READY
 
indicator lamp is switched off.
The automatic gearbox locks in mode  P.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn 
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the 
engine will not stop.
With the engine off, the braking and 
steering assistance systems are also cut 
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
Never leave your vehicle with the 
electronic key still inside.
Switching on the ignition 
without starting the engine
 
 
With the electronic key in the passenger 
compartment, pressing the " START/STOP" 
button, without depressing any of the pedals , 
allows the ignition to be switched on without 
starting the engine.
►
 
Press this button again to switch off the 
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column, 
to enable the engine to be started if the system 
fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or 
if the battery in the electronic key is flat.
    
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► Place and hold the remote control against the 
back-up reader .
►
 
W
 ith a manual gearbox, place the gear lever 
in neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►
 
W
 ith an automatic gearbox, select mode   P, 
then depress the brake pedal.
►
 
Press the "
 START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
Back-up switch-off 
 
If the electronic key is not detected or is no 
longer in the recognition zone, a message 
appears in the instrument panel when closing a 
door or trying to switch off the engine. ►
 
T
 o confirm the instruction to switch off the 
engine, press the " START/STOP" button for 
approximately 5   seconds.
In the event of a fault with the electronic key, 
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Emergency switch-off
In case of emergency only, the engine can be 
switched off without conditions (even when 
driving).
►
 
Press the "
 START/STOP" button for about 
5
  seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon 
as the vehicle stops.
Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the 
parking brake when the engine is switched off 
and releases it when the vehicle moves off.
 
 
 
 
At any time, with the engine running:
►  T o apply the parking brake, briefly pull the 
control.
► To release it, briefly push the control while 
pressing the brake pedal.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
This automatic operation can be deactivated in 
certain situations.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on both on the  instrument panel and on the control to 
confirm that the parking brake has been applied, 
accompanied by display of the message 
"Parking brake applied".
The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the 
release of the parking brake, accompanied by 
the display of the message " Parking brake 
released ".
The indicator lamp flashes in response to a 
manual request to apply or release the brake. 
In the event of a battery failure, the 
electric parking brake will not operate. 
As a safety measure, with a manual gearbox, 
if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise 
the vehicle by engaging a gear.
As a safety measure, with an automatic 
gearbox, if the parking brake is not applied, 
immobilise the vehicle by placing the supplied 
chocks against one of the wheels.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
     
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6
 
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the 
parking brake is applied: the parking 
brake indicator lamps on the instrument panel 
and the control 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.
Never leave a child alone inside the 
vehicle, as they could release the parking 
brake.
When the vehicle is parked: on a 
steep slope, heavily loaded or during 
towing
With a manual gearbox, turn the wheels 
toward the pavement and engage a gear.
With an automatic gearbox, turn the wheels 
toward the pavement and select mode
 
P
 .
When towing, the vehicle is approved for 
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or engine running:
►  Press the brake pedal.
►
 
While maintaining pressure on the brake 
pedal, briefly push the control.
If the brake pedal is not depressed, the 
parking brake is not released and a 
message is displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary:
►  Briefly pull the control.
The control indicator lamp flashes to confirm the 
application request.
Automatic operation
Automatic release
First ensure that the engine is running and that 
the driver's door is closed.
The electric parking brake gradually releases 
automatically as the vehicle moves off.
With a manual gearbox
►
 
Fully depress the clutch pedal and engage 
first gear or reverse.
►
 
Depress the accelerator pedal and release 
the clutch pedal.
W
ith an automatic gearbox
►
 
Depress the brake pedal.
► Select mode   D, M or   R.
►  Release the brake pedal and depress the 
accelerator pedal.
If the brake does not release 
automatically, check that the front doors 
are fully closed.
When stationary with the engine running, 
do not depress the accelerator pedal 
unnecessarily. Risk of parking brake release.
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake 
is applied automatically when the engine is 
switched off.
It is not applied automatically if the 
engine stalls or enters STOP mode with 
Stop & Start.
In automatic mode, the parking brake 
can be manually applied or released at 
any time using the control.
Special cases
Immobilising the vehicle with the 
engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine 
running, briefly pull the control.    
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Parking the vehicle with the brake 
released
In very cold conditions (ice), applying the 
parking brake is not recommended.
To immobilise the vehicle, engage a gear or 
place the chocks against one of the wheels.
With an automatic gearbox, mode  P is 
automatically selected when the ignition 
is switched off. The wheels are blocked.
For more information on  Free-wheeling, refer 
to the corresponding section.
With an automatic gearbox, if you open 
the driver's door while mode  N is 
engaged, an audible signal will sound and 
mode P will be engaged. The audible signal 
stops when the driver's door is closed.
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.
►
 
Use the control to apply the parking brake, if 
it is released.
►
 
T
 ake your foot fully off the brake pedal. ►
 
Keep the control pushed in the release 
direction for 10 to a maximum of
   15 seconds.
►  
Release the control.
►
  
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
►
  
Pull the control in the application direction for 
2
   seconds.
This indicator lamp on the instrument 
panel comes on to confirm deactivation of 
the automatic functions.
►
 
Release the control and the brake pedal.
From this point onwards, only the manual 
functions, using the control, allow the parking 
brake to be applied and released.
►
 
Follow this procedure again to reactivate 
automatic operation (confirmed by the indicator 
lamp on the instrument panel going out).
Emergency braking
If depressing the brake pedal fails to provide 
effective braking or in exceptional circumstances 
(e.g.
  driver unwell, assisted driving), the vehicle 
can be braked by sustained pulling on the 
electric parking brake control. Braking continues 
for as long as the control is kept pulled, and 
ceases when the control is released.
The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle 
during emergency braking.
If emergency braking malfunctions, the message 
"Parking brake fault" will be displayed on the 
instrument panel.
If the ABS and DSC systems 
malfunction, indicated by lighting 
one or both warning lamps on the instrument 
panel, the vehicle’s stability is no longer ensured.
►
 
In this case, ensure the vehicle's stability by 
successive and repeated "pull-release" actions 
on the electric parking brake control until the 
vehicle comes to a complete stop.
Manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
► Move the gear selector fully to the right to 
engage 5th or 6th gear.
Failure to follow this instruction could 
cause permanent damage to the gearbox 
(inadvertent engagement of 3
rd or 4th gear).
Engaging reverse gear 
 
► Raise the ring under the knob and move the 
gear selector to the left, then forwards.    
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6Only engage reverse gear when the 
vehicle is stationary with the engine at 
idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate  engine starting:
►
 
Always select neutral.
►
 
Press the clutch pedal.
Automatic gearbox
With petrol / Diesel engines
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with push selector.  It also offers a manual mode with gear changes 
via control paddles located
  behind the steering 
wheel.
With Rechargeable hybrid 
engines
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with push selector  and regenerative braking function.
With the exception of the manual mode and 
regenerative braking function, its operation is 
identical to that of other EAT8 gearboxes.
Push selector 
 
P. Auto Park
Press this button to switch to Parking mode.
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are 
blocked.
R. Reverse
N. Neutral
To free-wheel and move the vehicle, with the 
ignition off.
For more information on 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 (Petrol/Diesel)
Press this button to switch to manual mode.
The driver changes gear using the steering-
mounted controls. B.
Driving in automatic mode with regenerative 
braking function (Rechargeable hybrid)
Press this button to activate the regenerative 
braking function.
The gearbox also manages braking when the 
accelerator pedal is released.
►  
In mode 
 N, with your foot on the brake pedal, 
push without passing the point of resistance: •  
Forwards, mode 
 R is selected.
•  
Backwards, mode 
D
  is selected.
Release the selector fully after each push; it 
will then return to its initial position.Special cases
To avoid mode  N (quick change from D to R and 
back again):
►
 
In mode 
 R, push backwards past the point of 
resistance, mode  D is selected.
►
 
In mode 
 D, push forwards past the point of 
resistance,
  mode R is selected.
►
 
T
 o return to mode N, push without passing 
the point of resistance.
Steering-mounted controls
(Depending on equipment)
In mode   M or   D, the steering-mounted control 
paddles can be used to change gear manually.
They cannot be used to select neutral or to 
engage or disengage reverse gear.
     
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► Pull the "+" or "-" paddle towards you and 
release to shift up or down a gear, respectively.
Information displayed on 
the instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox 
status is displayed on the instrument panel:
P Parking
R Reverse
N Neutral
D1...8 Automatic forward gear
B1...8 Automatic forward gear with 
regenerative braking function activated
M1...8 Manual forward gear
In all-electric driving, the gear engaged is not 
indicated.
The state of the gearbox remains displayed on 
the instrument panel for a few seconds after 
switching off the ignition.
Operation
Only appropriate mode change instructions are 
validated.
With the engine running, if it is necessary to 
depress the brake pedal to change modes, 
an alert message will be displayed on the 
instrument panel.
With the engine running and the brakes 
released, if R, D or M is selected, the 
vehicle moves off, even without pressing the 
accelerator pedal.
Never depress the accelerator and brake 
pedals at the same time - risk of damage to 
the gearbox!
If you open the driver's door while mode 
N is engaged, an audible signal will 
sound and mode  P will be engaged. The 
audible signal stops when the driver's door is 
closed.
At speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h), 
opening the driver ’s door will engage 
mode P
  - risk of sudden braking!
In the event of battery failure, it is 
essential to place the chock(s) supplied 
with the tool kit against one of the wheels to 
immobilise the vehicle.
Special aspects of automatic mode
The gearbox selects the gear that provides 
optimal performance based on ambient 
temperature, road profile, vehicle loading and 
driving style.
For maximum acceleration, press the accelerator 
fully down (kick-down). The gearbox changes 
down automatically or holds the selected gear 
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
Steering mounted controls allow the driver to 
temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed 
and engine speed conditions permit.
Special aspects of manual mode
The gearbox only changes from one gear to 
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed 
conditions permit.
Regenerative braking (Brake function)
The regenerative braking function emulates 
engine braking, slowing the vehicle with no need 
to depress the brake pedal. When the driver 
releases the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slows 
down more quickly.
The energy recovered when the accelerator 
pedal is released is used to partially recharge the 
traction battery.
This partial recharging has no effect on  the charge level indicator.
The resulting deceleration of the vehicle does not cause the brake lamps to come 
on.    
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6► From  mode D, press button B to activate/
deactivate the function.
D on the instrument panel is replaced with  B.
The state of the function is not saved when the 
ignition is switched off.
In some situations (e.g. battery full, 
extreme temperatures), the amount of 
regenerative braking may be temporarily 
limited, resulting in less deceleration.
The driver must remain alert to traffic 
conditions and must always be ready to use 
the brake pedal.
Regenerative braking using the brake 
pedal
Energy recovery can also be produced 
by depressing the brake pedal in order to 
partially recharge the traction battery, without 
affecting the charge level indicator.
Starting the vehicle
► Fully depress the brake pedal.
►  Start the engine.
►
 
With your foot on the brake pedal, push once 
or twice backwards to select automatic mode  D
, 
or forwards to shift into reverse gear  R.
►
 
Release the brake pedal.
►
 
Accelerate gradually to automatically release 
the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately
.
Automatic gearbox
Never try to start the engine by pushing 
the vehicle.
Switching the vehicle off
Regardless of the current gearbox mode, mode 
P is immediately engaged automatically when 
the ignition is switched off.
However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged 
after a delay of 5 seconds (time to enable free-
wheeling mode).
Check that mode
  P has been engaged and 
that the electric parking brake was applied 
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
The corresponding indicator lamps on the  gear selector and the electric parking 
brake control must be on, as well as the 
indicator
  lamps on the instrument panel.
Gearbox malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and 
the display of a message.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Do not drive faster than 62
  mph (100   km/h), 
keeping to the speed limit.
Switching of the gearbox to back-up mode
Mode D locks in third gear.
The paddles on the steering wheel do not work 
and mode  M is no longer accessible.
You may feel a significant jolt on engaging 
reverse gear. This will not damage the gearbox.
Selector malfunction
Minor malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, 
accompanied by the display of a message 
and an audible signal.
Drive carefully.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
In some cases, the selector indicator lamps may 
no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still 
displayed on the instrument panel.
Major malfunction
This warning lamp comes on,  accompanied by the display of a 
message.
You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and 
switch off the ignition.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Driving modes
The driving modes available depend on the  engine and equipment of the vehicle.
Driving modes are selected using the following 
control:    
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► Press the control to display the modes on the 
instrument panel.
►
 
Press the control again to change mode.
When the message disappears, the selected 
mode is activated and remains indicated on the 
instrument panel (except  Normal
  mode).
With petrol / Diesel engines
Whenever the ignition is switched on, 
Normal  driving mode is selected by default.
Normal
To restore the default settings.
Eco
To reduce energy consumption by reducing the 
performance of the heating and air conditioning, 
without deactivating them.
Sport
With a manual gearbox: to obtain more dynamic 
driving with action on the power steering, 
accelerator and the possibility of displaying the 
vehicle’s dynamic settings on the instrument 
panel.
With an automatic gearbox: to obtain more 
dynamic driving with action on the power 
steering, accelerator, gear changes, displaying 
the vehicle’s dynamic settings on the instrument 
panel (depending on version) and activation/
deactivation of the display colour (depending on 
version).
Coasting mode
Depending on version or engine, with an 
EAT8 gearbox and the gear selector in mode 
D, except in
  Sport   mode, fully releasing the 
accelerator pedal allows free-wheeling which 
can save fuel.
A drop in engine speed is normal (rev counter 
at idle, drop in engine noise).
With Rechargeable hybrid 
engines
Whenever the ignition is switched on,  Electric 
driving mode is selected by default.
Electric
Allows driving using 100% electrical energy. 
The maximum speed is approximately 84 mph 
(135
  km/h).
When starting the vehicle, if the conditions do 
not allow the activation or retention of  Electric 
mode, the message "Electric mode currently 
unavailable" is displayed on the instrument 
panel. The vehicle automatically changes to 
Hybrid mode.
If an LED comes on under the interior rear view 
mirror, visible from outside the vehicle, this 
confirms that you are driving in  Electric mode 
(depending on country of sale).
The LED can be deactivated by inserting  the tip of a paper clip or other similar 
object into the hole located underneath the 
interior rear view mirror.
Conditions of activation
–
 
Adequate battery charge level. Charging 
the vehicle after each drive is therefore 
recommended.  Electric
 mode is available as 
long as there is power left in the battery.
–
 
Outside temperature between approximately 
-5°C and 45°C. 
Manually exiting the mode
►
 
Fully depress the accelerator pedal, or
►
 
Select another mode.
In case of non-use of the vehicle for a 
long period (several months), a restart of 
the petrol engine may occur even if the 
battery is charged.
In the event of multiple starts of the 
internal combustion engine without a 
sufficient rise in 
temperature,
  Electric   mode   may be 
temporarily unavailable (natural phenomenon 
of dilution of fuel in oil). The message