2008 PEUGEOT 308 CC warning lights
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Selection of the left or right direction in-
dicators to signal a change of direction
of the vehicle. If you forget to cancel the direc-
tion indicators for more than twenty
seconds, the volume of the audible
signal will increase if the speed is
above 40 mph (60 km/h).
Lower the lights stalk fully when
moving to the left.
Raise the lights stalk fully when
moving to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users
to a vehicle breakdown, towing or ac-
cident.
A s a s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n i n a t r a f fi c
jam, switch on the hazard warn-
ing lights if you are the last in the
queue.
Press button A , the direction indica-
t o r s fl a s h .
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lights come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi r s t t i m e y o u a c c e l e r a t e .
If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off.
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the steer-
ing wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- when overtaking a cyclist or a pedestrian,
- when approaching an area where there is no visibility.
Audible warning to alert other road users
to an imminent danger.
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BRAKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems which
help you to obtain optimum braking in
complete safety in emergency situations:
- the anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- the electronic brake force distribu-tion (EBFD),
- the emergency braking assistance (EBA).
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the sta-
bility and manoeuvrability of your vehicle
when braking, in particular on poor or
slippery surfaces.
When braking in an emergency,
p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g
the pressure. When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to
the manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions.
Operating fault
If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the mul-
ti-function display, it indicates a
malfunction of the anti-lock braking sys-
tem which could result in loss of control
of the vehicle when braking.
If this warning light comes on,
together with the STOP and
ABS warning lights, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction display, it
indicates a malfunction of the electron-
ic brake force distribution which could
result in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
In both cases, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer. Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, ena-
bles you to obtain the optimum braking
pressure more quickly, thus reducing
the stopping distance.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when there
is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibration of the brake
pedal. Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the
brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the
resistance of the pedal and an increase
i n b r a k i n g e f fi c i e n c y .
When braking in an emergency,
p r e s s fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g t h e
pressure.
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SEAT BELTS
Front seat belts
T h e f r o n t s e a t b e l t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a p r e -
tensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front impact.
Depending on the severity of the im-
pact, the pretensioning system instantly
tightens the seat belts against the body
of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active
when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure
of the seat belt on the chest of the occu-
pant, so increasing his protection. Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning light
Fastening
Pull the strap, then insert the tongue
in the buckle.
Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
When the ignition is switched
on, this warning light comes on,
either on the instrument panel
or on the seat belt and passen-
ger’s front air bag warning lights
display, if the driver and/or the front pas-
senger has not fastened his seat belt.
Unfastening
Press the red button on the buckle.
Guide the seat belt as it rolls up.
1. Front and/or rear seat belts not fas-
tened/unfastened warning light.
2. Front left seat belt warning light.
3. Front right seat belt warning light.
4. Rear right seat belt warning light.
5. Rear left seat belt warning light.
Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning lights display
The corresponding warning light
2 or 3
comes on in red on the seat belt and
passenger’s front air bag warning lights
display if the seat belt is not fastened or
is unfastened.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)
t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s f o r t w o m i n -
utes accompanied by an audible sig-
nal of increasing volume. Once these
two minutes have elapsed, this warning
light remains on until the driver and/or
the front passenger fastens his seat
belt.
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Rear seat belts
T h e r e a r s e a t s a r e e a c h fi t t e d w i t h a
three-point inertia reel seat belt with
force limiter. Seat belt unfastened warning light This warning light comes on,
either on the instrument panel
or on the seat belt and passen-
ger’s front air bag warning lights
display, when one or more rear passen-
gers unfasten their seat belt.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h),
t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s f o r t w o m i n -
utes accompanied by an audible signal
of increasing volume. Once these two
minutes have elapsed, this warning
light remains on until the one or more
rear passengers fasten their seat belt.
Fastening
Remove the strap from the guide A
before use.
Pull the strap, then insert the tongue
in the buckle.
Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap. Seat belt unfastened warning lights
display
When the ignition is switched on, with
the engine running or the vehicle mov-
ing at a speed below approximately
12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding
warning lights
4 and 5 come on in red
for approximately 30 seconds, if the
seat belt is not fastened.
When the vehicle is moving at a speed
of more than approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h), the corresponding warning
light 4 or 5 comes on in red, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction display, if a
rear passenger has unfastened his seat
belt.
Unfastening
Press the red button on the buckle.
Guide the seat belt as it rolls up. I n t h e " c a b r i o l e t " c o n fi g u r a t i o n , i f
the rear seats are not occupied,
slide the straps in the guides
A to
p r e v e n t fl u t t e r i n g o f t h e r e a r s e a t
belts (leather seats only).
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If at least one of the two air bag
warning lights come on continu-
ously, do not install a child seat on
the front passenger seat.
Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Operating fault
If this warning light comes on on
the instrument panel, accompa-
nied by an audible warning and
a message on the multifunction
display, contact a PEUGEOT dealer to
have the system checked. The air bags
may no longer be triggered in the event
of a serious impact.
Reactivation
When you remove the child seat, turn
switch 1 to the "ON" position to re-arm
the air bag and so guarantee the safety
of your front passenger in the event of
an impact.
With the ignition on, this warn-
ing light comes on on the seat
belt and passenger’s front air
bag warning lights display for
approximately one minute, if the pas-
senger’s front air bag is activated. To guarantee the safety of your
child, it is imperative that the pas-
senger’s front air bag is disarmed
when you install a "rear facing"
child seat on the front passenger
seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk be-
ing seriously injured or killed if the
air bag were triggered.
According to version, this warn-
ing light comes on either on
the instrument panel or on the
seat belt and passenger’s front
air bag warning lights display when the
ignition is on and until the air bag is
re-armed. I f t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s ,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
The passenger’s front air bag
may no longer be triggered in
the event of a serious impact.
Deactivation
Only the passenger’s front air bag can
be disarmed:
with the ignition off , insert the key
in the passenger air bag disarming
switch 1 ,
turn it to the "OFF" position,
then, remove the key keeping the
switch in this position.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING THE VEHICLE
P r o c e d u r e f o r h a v i n g y o u r v e h i c l e t o w e d
o r f o r t o w i n g a n o t h e r v e h i c l e u s i n g a
r e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
Access to the tools Towing your vehicle
O n t h e f r o n t b u m p e r , u n c l i p t h e c o v e r
b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e b o t t o m .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
I n s t a l l t h e t o w b a r .
Switch on the hazard warning lights
o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
O n t h e r e a r b u m p e r , u n c l i p t h e c o v e r
b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e b o t t o m .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
I n s t a l l t h e t o w b a r .
Switch on the hazard warning lights
o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye is installed in the boot
u n d e r t h e fl o o r .
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o i t :
c h a n g e t o t h e " c o u p é " c o n fi g u r a t i o n ,
open the boot,
r a i s e t h e fl o o r ,
secure it by hooking its handle on
the boot seal,
r e m o v e t h e t o w i n g e y e f r o m t h e
h o l d e r . When towing with all four wheels on
t h e g r o u n d , a l w a y s u s e a t o w b a r .
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
s i o n a l l i f t i n g e q u i p m e n t .
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
s t e e r i n g a s s i s t a n c e .
P l a c e t h e g e a r l e v e r i n n e u t r a l
(position N on the automatic
g e a r b o x ) .
F a i l u r e t o o b s e r v e t h i s s p e c i a l c o n -
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
t h e n e x t t i m e t h e e n g i n e i s s t a r t e d .
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TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Y o u r v e h i c l e i s p r i m a r i l y d e s i g n e d f o r
transporting people and luggage, but it
m a y a l s o b e u s e d f o r t o w i n g a t r a i l e r . Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so
t h a t t h e h e a v i e s t i t e m s a r e a s c l o s e
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t e x c e e d i n g i t .
A i r d e n s i t y d e c r e a s e s w i t h a l t i t u d e , t h u s
r e d u c i n g e n g i n e p e r f o r m a n c e . A b o v e
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
e v e r y 1 0 0 0 m e t r e s o f a l t i t u d e .
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
w h i c h a p p l y t o y o u r v e h i c l e . I n a l l c a s e s , p a y a t t e n t i o n t o t h e c o o l a n t
t e m p e r a t u r e .
Side wind
Take into account the increased
s e n s i t i v i t y t o s i d e w i n d .
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
t h e t e m p e r a t u r e o f t h e c o o l a n t .
A s t h e f a n i s e l e c t r i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d , i t s
cooling capacity is not dependent on
t h e e n g i n e s p e e d .
To lower the engine speed, reduce
y o u r s p e e d . Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
d i s t a n c e .
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
v e h i c l e a n d o f t h e t r a i l e r , o b s e r v i n g t h e
r e c o m m e n d e d p r e s s u r e s .
Lights
Check the electrical signalling on
t h e t r a i l e r .
The rear parking assistance will be
d e a c t i v a t e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y i f a g e n u i n e
P E U G E O T t o w b a r i s u s e d .
I f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t a n d t h e
STOP warning light come
o n , s t o p t h e v e h i c l e a n d
switch off the engine as
s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
t r a i l e r o r c a r a v a n w i t h a d d i t i o n a l s i g n a l -
l i n g a n d l i g h t i n g .
Driving advice
We recommend the use of original
PEUGEOT towbars and their har-
n e s s e s t h a t h a v e b e e n t e s t e d a n d
a p p r o v e d f r o m t h e d e s i g n s t a g e
o f y o u r v e h i c l e a n d t h a t t h e fi t -
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
P E U G E O T d e a l e r .
I f t h e t r a i l e r i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
P E U G E O T d e a l e r , i t i s i m p e r a t i v e
t h a t i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l
pre-equipment installed at the rear
o f t h e v e h i c l e , i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h
t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ’ s i n s t r u c t i o n s . D r i v i n g w i t h a t r a i l e r s u b j e c t s t h e t o w i n g
v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t s t r e s s a n d i t s
d r i v e r m u s t b e p a r t i c u l a r l y c a r e f u l .
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
o u t s i d e t e m p e r a t u r e .