dashboard PEUGEOT 308 2024 Owner's Guide

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Practical information
7To clean instrument panels, touch screens
or other displays, wipe gently with a soft,
dry cloth. Do not use products (e.g. alcohol,
disinfectant) or soapy water directly on these
surfaces - risk of damage!
Bodywork
High-gloss paint
Do not use abrasive products, solvents,
petrol or oil to clean the bodywork.
Never use an abrasive sponge to clean
stubborn stains - risk of scratching the
paintwork!
Do not apply polish in strong sunshine, or to
plastic or rubber parts.
Use a soft cloth and soapy water or a pH
neutral product.
Gently wipe the bodywork with a clean
microfibre cloth.
Apply polish with the vehicle clean and dry.
Comply with the instructions for use stated on
the product.
Decals
(Depending on version)
Do not use a high-pressure washer to
clean the vehicle - risk of damaging or
detaching the decals!
Use a high-flow hose (temperature
between 25°C and 40°C).
Place the jet of water perpendicular to the
surface to be cleaned.
Rinse the vehicle with demineralised water.
Textile
The dashboard, door panels and seats may
contain parts made of textile material.
Maintenance
Do not use aggressive cleaning products
(e.g. alcohol, solvent or ammonia).
Do not use steam-cleaning systems - risk of
affecting the adhesion of the fabrics!
Remove dust from the textile parts
regularly with a dry cloth, soft brush or
vacuum cleaner
.
Rub down the
textile parts once per year with
a clean, damp cloth. After leaving overnight to
dry, brush with a soft-bristled brush.
Stain removal
Do not rub the stain or it may spread or
you may cause the substance to
penetrate the surface.
Act quickly by reducing the stain from its edges inwards.
Remove as much substance or solids as
possible using a spoon or spatula, and
remove
as much liquid as possible using
absorbent paper.
Product/Procedure to use depending
on the type of stain:
–

Grease, oil and ink: clean with a pH-neutral
detergent.
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V

omit: clean with sparkling mineral water.
–

Blood: spread flour over the stain and allow
to dry; remove with a slightly damp cloth.
–


Mud: allow to dry and then remove with a
slightly damp cloth.
–


Cake, chocolate, ice cream: clean with
lukewarm water

.
–

Sugary and/or alcoholic drinks: clean with
lukewarm water

, or lemon juice if the stain is
persistent.
–

Hair gel, coffee, tomato sauce, vinegar:
clean with lukewarm water and lemon juice.
For solid substances, then use a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner

.
For liquid substances, then use a damp
microfibre cloth and then dry with another
cloth.
Alcantara®
Alcantara® is an elegant and practical material
which is very resistant and easy to maintain.

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Technical data



Identification markings
Various visible markings for vehicle identification
and vehicle search.


A. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), under
the bonnet.
Stamped on the chassis.
B. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), on the
dashboard.
Printed on an adhesive label visible through the
windscreen.
C. Manufacturer's label.
Affixed to the right-hand door.
Bears the following information:
–

Manufacturer
’s name.
–

European whole vehicle type approval
number

.
–

V
ehicle Identification number (VIN).
–

Gross vehicle weight (GVW).
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Gross train weight (GTW).
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Maximum weight on the front axle.
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Maximum weight on the rear axle.
D. T

yres/paint code label.
Affixed to the driver's door.
Bears the following information about the tyres:
–

T
yre pressures, unladen and laden.
–

T
yre specification, made up of the dimensions
and type as well as the load and speed indices.
–

Spare tyre inflation pressure.
Also indicates the paint colour code.
The vehicle may be originally equipped with tyres with higher load and speed
indices than those indicated on the label,
without affecting tyre pressure (on cold tyres).
In the event of a change in the type of tyres,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer for the tyre fits
approved for the vehicle.