2007.5 Peugeot 308 Owner's Manual

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CRUISE CONTROL
System which automatically maintains the speed of the vehicle at the value programmed by the driver, without any action on the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched onmanually: it requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) and the en-gaging:
- of fourth gear on the manual gear-box,- of second gear on the piloted manual or automatic gearbox, in sequential driving mode,- of position A on the piloted manual gearbox or D on the automatic gear-box.
The cruise control is switched off man-switched offswitched offually or by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or on triggering of the ESP sys-tem for safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed temporarily by pressing the ac-celerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any programmed speed value.
The controls of this system are grouped together on lever A.
1. Cruise control mode selection dial
2. Speed programming/value decrease button
3. Speed programming/value increase button
4. Cruise control off/resume buttonThe programmed information is grouped together on the instrument panel display.
5. Cruise control off/resume indication
6. Cruise control mode selection indication
7. Programmed speed value
Steering wheel controlsDisplays on the instrument panel

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Programming
 Turn dial 1 to the "CRUISE" po-sition: the cruise control mode is selected but is not switched on (OFF).
Exceeding the programmed speed
Intentional or unintentional exceeding of the programmed speed results in flashing of this speed on the display.
Return to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or unintentional deceleration of the vehicle, automatically can-cels the flashing of the speed.
Return to normal driving
 Turn dial 1 to the "0" position: the cruise control mode is deselected. The display returns to the distance recorder.
Operating fault
In the event of a cruise control malfunc-tion, the speed is cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system checked. Set the programmed speed by ac-celerating to the required speed, then press button 2 or 3 (e.g.: 70 mph (110 km/h)).
 Switch off the cruise control by pressing button 4: the dis-play confirms that it has been switched off (OFF).
 Switch the cruise control back on by pressing button 4again.
You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2 and 3:
- by + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,- by + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,- in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.

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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING
SYSTEM
System which detects the involuntary crossing of longitudinal traffic lane markings on the ground (continuous or discontinuous line).
Sensors, fitted below the front bumper, trigger a warning if the vehicle drifts (speed higher than 50 mph (80 km/h)).
This system operates to its full potential above all when used on motorways and main roads.
Deactivation
 Press button A again, the indicator light switches off.
Activation
 Press button A, the indicator light comes on.
Operating fault
If the indicator light on the button switches off while the system is active, this indi-cates a malfunction.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Detection
You are warned by vibration of the driver’s seat cushion:
- on the right-hand side, if the marking on the ground has been crossed on the right,- on the left-hand side, if the marking on the ground has been crossed on the left.
No warning is transmitted while the di-rection indicator is active and for approx-imately 20 seconds after the direction indicator is switched off.
A warning may be transmitted if a direc-tion marking (arrow) or non-standard marking (graffiti) is crossed.

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VISUAL AND AUDIBLE FRONT
AND/OR REAR PARKING
ASSISTANCE
System consisting of four proximity sen-sors, installed in the front and/or rear bumper.
It detects any obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, barrier...) located behind the vehi-cle, however, it will not be able to detect obstacles located immediately below the bumper.
The parking assistance is switched on:
- by engaging reverse gear,- at a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h) in forward gear.This is accompanied by an audible sig-nal and/or displaying of the vehicle on the multifunction display.
The proximity information is indicated by:
- an audible signal which becomes more rapid as the vehicle approaches the obstacle,- a diagram on the multifunction display, with blocks which move closer to the vehicle.The obstacle is located in relation to the emission of the audible signal by the speakers; front or rear and right or left.
When the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle is less than approxi-mately twenty-five centimetres, the audi-ble signal becomes continuous and/or the "Danger" symbol appears, depending on the multifunction display version.
The parking assistance is switched off:
- when you exit reverse gear,- when the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h) in forward gear,- when the vehicle has been stationary for more than three seconds in for-ward gear.

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DeactivationOperating fault
Reactivation
 Press button A again, the warning light switches off, the system is reac-tivated.
 Press button A, the warning light comes on, the system is fully deacti-vated.
If an operating fault occurs, this warning light is displayed on the instrument panel and/or a mes-sage appears on the multifunc-tion display, accompanied by an audible signal (short beep), when reverse gear is engaged.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

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CHECKS
BONNET
Protects the components of the engine and provides access for checking lev-els.
 Push the exterior control B to the left and raise the bonnet.
 Unclip the strut C from its housing.
 Fix the strut in the notch to hold the bonnet open.
Closing
 Take the strut out of the support notch.
 Clip the strut in its housing.
 Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel.
 Pull on the bonnet to check that it is secured correctly.
Opening
 Open the front left door.
 Pull the interior control A, located at the bottom of the door frame.

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CHECKS
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
(DIESEL)
If your vehicle is fitted with an HDI en-gine, the fuel circuit must be reprimed if you run out of fuel.
This system consists of a repriming pump, a transparent pipe and a degas screw under the bonnet (refer to the corresponding graphic).
1.6 litre Turbo HDI 16V engine
 Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of diesel.
 Open the bonnet.
 Unclip the style cover to gain access to the repriming pump.
Squeeze and release the repriming pump until fuel appears in the trans-parent pipe with the green connector.
 Operate the starter until the engine starts.
 Put the style cover back in position and clip it in place.
 Close the bonnet.
2 litre Turbo HDI 16V engine
 Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of diesel.
 Open the bonnet.
 Unclip the style cover to gain access to the repriming pump.
 Slacken the degas screw.
Squeeze and release the repriming pump until fuel appears in the trans-parent pipe with the green connector.
 Retighten the degas screw.
 Operate the starter until the engine starts.
 Put the style cover back in position and clip it in place.
 Close the bonnet.

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CHECKS
PETROL ENGINES
They allow you access for checking the level of the various fluids a nd for replacing certain components.
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery.
6. Fuse box.
7. Air filter.
8. Dipstick.
9. Engine oil filler cap.